Fire Extinguisher Colour Codes – what do they mean?
There are a number of fire extinguisher colour codes – you will notice that a fire extinguisher is 95% red, but will have a coloured band and this colour reflects…
How Often Should Fire Extinguishers Be Serviced?
When you are responsible for maintaining a building, there is a lot of responsibility for the safety of those who use the premises. This, of course, includes ensuring the fire…
Why Is It Called A Dry Riser?
Dry risers are a vital part of the role of a firefighter, ensuring they can extinguish a fire quickly and safely. But why is it called a dry riser? We…
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
It’s likely that you’ve seen fire extinguishers in your place of work, or perhaps when you’ve been out shopping. You may even have one at home, ready to use should…
Common Fire Extinguisher Mistakes
When you take on the role of fire marshal at your place of work, it can often feel like a daunting task as it comes with a lot of responsibility….
Dry Riser Components – What Are They?
Dry risers are vital when it comes to firefighters fighting a fire as they enable the fire brigade to access water on all floors of a building, which is why…
Different Types of Fire Extinguisher
When you are in a building, you will have noticed that not all of their fire extinguishers are the same – the labels on them are different colours so the…
Fire Hydrant Problems – What To Look Out For
You will have seen fire hydrant notices all over but may have never thought about their importance. Fire hydrants are vital when it comes to keeping people safe in the…
Fire Control Equipment – What Your Business Needs
Did you know that there are four systems when it comes to fire control equipment? If you own/manage a business or workplace, then it is compulsory to have these systems…