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Unwanted and unintended fire can cause a lot of damages and dead. This is why unwanted and unintended fires must be extinguished as fast as possible. This will be covered in this topic “Methods Of Fire Extinguishing”. Fires of any type are always extinguished through three (3) methods: Cooling Starvation and Smothering Each … Read more
Fire extinguishers are active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. There are several types of fire extinguishers, this is what will be considered in this article “Types Of Fire Extinguishers And Their Purposes“. Fire extinguishers work by removing a component of the fire triangle, which is covered … Read more
Christmas Tree Fires is considered as an inherent hazard of the Christmas tree. Although a Christmas tree is always a fire hazard, it can become more of one once the needles start to dry out. Experts recommend keeping live trees for no more than four weeks, and continuing to water them during that timeframe. So, … Read more
Fire Safety Practices Ahead Of Christmas: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has cautioned the public to always adhere to safety practices as they engage in the 2022 Christmas yuletide. Divisional Officer Grade III, Ebenezer Yenzu, GNFS Ashaiman Commander who gave the caution explained that the weather during the Christmas was always dry humidity, therefore, … Read more
How Often Should You Test Fire Alarms In The Workplace ? – Fire safety in the workplace is an absolute necessity. It serves to protect your premises, staff and customers in the event of a fire. UK law dictates that appropriate fire safety measures are mandatory in every workplace, which usually includes an effective fire … Read more
ABC Of Fire Extinguisher – ABC stands for Alpha, Bravo and Charlie; these are the letters used to designate the different types of fire extinguishers that you may find in your workplace or office building, whether you’re an employee or just visiting. ABC of Fire Extinguisher represents the classification of fire extinguishers by the type … Read more
How do you choose which fire extinguisher class to use in your business? In the United States and Canada, most fire extinguishers come in one of five class types: Class A B C D K fire extinguishers. Class A – For fires involving ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper or cloth. Class B – For … Read more
Fire Fighting Using Foam – Class B fires are those which involve flammable liquids, liquefiable solids, oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints and lacquers (i.e. flammable and combustible liquids). Combustion of these occurs entirely in the vapour phase that is present above the surface of the liquid. Class B fire cannot be extinguished by water as … Read more
Fire Safety Tips And Advice – Business owners need to be aware that their establishments are at risk for fire hazards. It is important to complete business policies and ensure employees know proper procedures, so there will be no mishaps during emergencies. Here are 6 fire safety tips and advice to keep your business safe. … Read more
While fire protection for server rooms seems like a daunting and complicated task, it’s actually quite simple once you know what to look for in your fire safety plan and how to determine the fire protection equipment requirements that apply to you. Here are some server room fire safety requirements that will help you protect … Read more