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Free COVID tests – Starting Monday, 25th September, the federal government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to anyone who requests them. This announcement comes with a recognition that COVID hospitalizations in the U.S. peaked in January for the past three years running and that testing is an important component … Read more
In this article, we will be considering “What Kind of Fire Extinguisher is Best for Electrical Fires“?. This question will be be answered in the next paragraph. What Kind of Fire Extinguisher is Best for Electrical Fires? The ideal way to fight an electrical fire is with a Class C extinguisher. This type of extinguisher … Read more
Home Fire Safety Assessment – Did you know that the kitchen, sleeping areas, and living room are the areas of the house where the majority of fires occur? Are you safe from fire in your home? To help you keep your home safe from fire, the fire services suggest using this straightforward safety checklist. The … Read more
Fire Safety Essentials For Multi-Storey Residential Buildings – Everyone needs a place to live. It’s a fundamental human right – the right to shelter. And home is more than just a roof over our heads. It’s a place to decorate, to make your own. Somewhere to raise kids, laugh and love—a place to rest and … Read more
Office fire safety should be paramount in our offices. The office has lots of potential of fire since it houses lots of fuel, electrical equipment, unsafe acts and conditions. This is why office safety is important in our offices. This article will give important office fire safety tips we could follow in our offices to … Read more
Fire extinguisher testing should be scheduled at intervals. Fire extinguisher is our first line of defense during any fire incidence, since it is used to fight fire at the infant stage. However, in the absence of a workable fire extinguisher, small fires may grow into an inferno. This is why all installed fire extinguisher should … Read more
We will be considering nine (9) fire prevention and fire fighting devices. As stated, these devices are involved either in fire prevention or fire fighting. At the end of this article, you will get to know some fire prevention and fire fighting devices which may not have been familiar to you. Each of the devices … Read more
Fire is caused by combustion, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke. Fire is a very common word used very often, but its consequence is mostly overlooked. Fire outbreak could cause severe burns, damage and even death. It is not enough to install … Read more
What Is Passive Fire Protection (PFP) Passive Fire Protection involves components adopted in an attempt to contain fires or slow the spread of fire. It is one of the three forms of structural fire protection, along with active fire protection and fire prevention. The purpose of PFP is to maximize the time available to evacuate … Read more
What Is A Fire Suppression System Fire suppression system is a system used to extinguish fire or prevent the spread of fire in a building; this system can be either a dry or wet system. The fire suppression system can be manually activated or automatic. Automatic fire suppression systems react to a rapid rise in … Read more