Fire extinguishers are an essential element of fire protection and to ensure that the correct type of extinguishers are specified and installed a site survey should ideally be carried out.
These guides have been designed to give an overview of fire classes, provide a basic understanding of the different fire extinguisher types and their suitability, and to demonstrate how extinguishers and fire blankets can be used in an emergency.
Fire extinguishers are available with different extinguishing media. Each type of fire extinguisher has a specific colour code which allows easy identification.
What is a fire blanket and what are fire blankets used for? Your questions answered in our help guide.
General advice on which fire extinguishers are best for schools including how to save money on school fire extinguishers.
A fire extinguisher buying guide with advice about what to look for when buying fire extinguishers and what options are available during the checkout process.
Unsure which extinguisher you need for your car, van or HGV? This guide will help you decide the best fire extinguisher for your vehicle.
A short guide that should give a better understanding of the terms 'ABC powder' and 'Dry powder' when talking about fire extinguishers.
A guide to show how fire extinguishers can be damaged in transit if they are not correctly protected.
A helpful illustrated guide to help determine the age of a fire extinguisher using its manufacturing date.
A detailed guide discussing the suitability of different types of fire extinguishers for domestic use.
A detailed guide discussing the suitability of different types of fire extinguishers for lodges and holiday homes.
A helpful guide to disposing of different types of fire extinguishers.
A free reminder service to notify you when your extinguishers are due to be serviced, refilled or replaced.