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A fire extinguisher is one thing that must not be missing in your vehicle while traveling, and it must be in a workable state. Before I continue, it is pertinent to mention here that the type of fire extinguishers most suitable for your vehicles is the DCP – Dry Chemical Powder and the Foam fire … Read more
ABC fire extinguisher is a dry chemical extinguishing agent used on class A, class B, and class C fires. The ABC fire extinguisher contains dry chemicals, usually a mixture of monoammonium phosphate and ammonium sulfate, the former being the active one. This type of fire extinguisher leaves a sticky residue after use that may be … Read more
A wet chemical fire extinguisher employs a pressurized solution of alkali salts in water to extinguish fire. It is also known as Class F fire extinguishers or Class ABF fire extinguishers in some versions. Generally, wet chemical extinguishers are suitable for use on Class A & F Fires. Class A and F fires are fires … Read more
Fire protection is the study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of potentially destructive fires. It is made up of three (3) components, these components are: Component of the Fire Protection System 1. Active fire protection (AFP): This is characterized by items and systems, which require a certain amount of motion and response in … Read more
Basic home fire safety covers both fire preventive measures and emergency measures that should be adopted against fire emergencies. House fires are caused majorly by faulty electrical appliances, open fires, heaters, unattended cooking, etc. Basic Home Fire Safety I will divide the basic home fire safety tips into two (2) areas: Preventive measures Emergency measures … Read more
House fire is a tragic event that I will not even wish my enemy. Believe me, you wouldn’t want to experience it and then tell the story later. Facts About House Fires Did you know there are about 360,000 house fires every year leading to roughly 2,200 deaths? In addition, nearly 11,500 treated fire injuries … Read more
Fire risk assessment is an in-depth review/evaluation of a building, complex, or facility for fire risks and provides recommendations to either eliminate the risk or control it. It is the cornerstone of a fire safety plan, without a good fire risk assessment, the fire safety plan will just be based on assumptions. There is a … Read more
Fire extinguisher regulations are sets are legal requirements that govern the installation, distribution, commissioning, and maintenance of fire extinguishers. The article aims to bring to light these regulations. Following these regulations helps maximize the use of fire extinguishers and also enhances compliance with legal requirements. Fire Extinguisher Regulations First of all, let’s see the OSHA … Read more
Class K fire extinguishers are used strictly on class K fires. Class K fires are fires with substances such as animal and vegetable fats present in commercial cooking oils and greases. Class K fires have certain similarities to Class B fires (those fueled by petroleum products) because they both involve flammable liquids. Class K fires … Read more
Fire extinguisher recharge is necessary after it has been used. It has been established that fire extinguishers can only be used once, and after that, they should be replaced or recharged. What is a Fire Extinguisher Recharge Fire extinguisher recharge being more economical has been the option picked by most fire extinguisher users. It involves … Read more