Too many homeowners have dusty old fire extinguishers in their kitchens. We hope you aren’t one of them. Contrary to what many people suppose, fire extinguishers do have expiration dates. Holding onto an expired one is a serious fire hazard,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fire Extinguishers’ Category
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Fire Extinguisher Expiration Dates: What You Need to Know
Every home should have fire extinguishers. Ideally, they should have multiple. It’s one of the single most important things you can do to reduce the risk of a house fire dramatically. In spite of this, as many as 25% of… Read More
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What Fire Extinguisher Do You Need?
No home should be considered safe without a fire extinguisher. You can follow every fire safety best practice imaginable and still end up with a house fire. As fire protection professionals, we fully recognize the importance of preparedness for the… Read More
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Will Your Fire Extinguisher Freeze?
It’s cold out there. As cold as it is, there’s no more important time to concern ourselves with fire safety than winter. In fact, more house fires occur during winter than at any time of year, owing to the heavy… Read More
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
If you want to protect your home from fires, purchasing a fire extinguisher is one of the best ways to do that. In fact, it’s a good idea to have multiple. But keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of… Read More
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A Guide: Cleaning up Fire Extinguisher Residue
Today we’re going to be offering a guide on how to clean up fire extinguisher residue. If you’ve ever experienced a fire at the workplace, you can attest to the relief of having a fire extinguisher handy. However, even if… Read More
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Do Fire Extinguishers Last Forever?
Fire extinguishers don’t last forever, and it’s vital to make sure that they’re always up-to-date and working effectively. Fire extinguishers can serve as the first line of defense against a fire in your business. If ever you should need a… Read More
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Types of Fire Extinguishers and How They Function
It’s common knowledge that fire extinguishers help save lives. They can prevent a small fire from becoming a widespread, life-threatening entity. Using the wrong fire extinguisher, just as much as not using one at all, is dangerous. Today we’re going… Read More
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Replacing Your Fire Extinguisher: How to Know When It’s Time
In the blog before this, we gave you tips on how not to use a fire extinguisher. In this blog, we’re going to provide you with signs on when it’s time to replace your fire extinguisher. All of your fire… Read More
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How Not to Use a Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is necessary for putting out small fires in the case of an emergency. Knowing how to use one properly could save a life or multiple lives. Fire extinguishers use different chemicals to prevent the reaction of oxygen… Read More