Having the Right Fire Fighting Equipment to Douse Different Types of Fires

Firefighting is no easy task. Fires can start small but within minutes can turn into something uncontrollable. It’s best to know what you’re dealing with, especially the environment you’re in and what has caused the fire. One should have basic knowledge about the fire fighting equipments placed in your workplaces or homes and the right way to use it. Knowing how to react in such emergency situations can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.

Standard Fire Solution understands the importance of those critical moments where situations can go out of control. Therefore for the past decade they have been manufacturing, exporting and trading an advanced range of fire protection and fire fighting equipment. The organization specializes in manufacturing an array of equipments like Fire Bells, Fire Man Axe, Fire Hose Cabinet, Hose Reels and more.

Before a fire can be put out, it’s best to know the agent that fuels them and the five categories of Fire. Trying to douse the fire with the wrong equipment can make the situation a lot worse in very little time.

Class A are the most common type of fires arising from dry ingredients like paper, plastic, wood etc. Water or a foam fire extinguisher can be used to put out such fires.

Class B fires can be doused with using foam, powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers.

Class C fires can be extinguished using a carbon dioxide or a foam extinguisher whereas a dry powder extinguisher works for Class D fires.

Class K fires often start in the kitchen, when the oil gets overheated or we forget after placing some food on the stove. These fires are best dealt with a wet chemical extinguisher.

Emergencies can arise within minutes however it’s best to be prepared on how to control the situation.

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