Protect Your Farm: Fire Extinguishers on Farm Vehicles
Discover why carrying a small fire extinguisher on your farm vehicles is crucial for preventing small fires from escalating. Learn about the best types of extinguishers, how to mount them, and how Firewize can help you stay safe on the farm.
Foam Fire Extinguisher
In Australia, a foam fire extinguisher marked with a horizontal blue band is ideal for suppressing fires involving flammable liquids and solids. The extinguisher releases foam that blankets the fire, cutting off the oxygen supply and cooling the fuel. This dual action effectively prevents the fire from spreading and reduces the likelihood of re-ignition.
Wet Chemical (Kitchen) Fire Extinguisher
In Australia, a wet chemical fire extinguisher with a horizontal oatmeal-coloured band is the optimal choice for kitchen fat or oil fires. A wet chemical fire extinguisher when used releases a mist of potassium salts that reacts with the burning oil or fat, forming a film over the fire. This film not only cools but also stabilises the temperature of the fats, significantly reducing the risk of reignition.
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
The CO2 fire extinguisher, distinguished by its red body with a black band, is primarily effective against Class B (flammable liquids) and Class E (electrical equipment) fires. This article delves into its optimal selection and application, highlighting its specific use cases.
Air-Water Fire Extinguisher
An Air-Water portable fire extinguisher are effective for all Class A fires that include wood, paper, textiles & plastics. The extinguisher is a solid red in colour and comes with 9 litres of water and uses compressed air as a propellant. Air-water fire extinguishers come with a hose and a wall mounting bracket.
What is the best fire extinguisher for Laser Cutting & Engraving in Australia?
Is your laser cutter and engraver a fire risk? If you go online, the answer is yes (but it depends). In this article we look at why a laser cutter and engraver is a risk and what precautions you can take to mitigate or even better eliminate the risk from fire.
Food Truck Fire Extinguisher
A food truck is a large vehicle or trailer, equipped to storage, transport, cook, prepare, serve, and/or sell food. The food truck trend has blow up in Australia over the last 10 years, and many owners and newcomers to the food truck industry are unaware of the fire safety requirements. This article helps food truck manufacturers and owners comply with both fire extinguisher selection and fire extinguisher maintenance for food trucks.
Fire Extinguisher
A portable fire extinguisher is a first response life safety device that helps prevent or even stop the spread of a small fire. There are six main types of fire extinguisher with the most common being a Dry Power. The others are water, foam, carbon dioxide, wet chemical and vaporising liquid.
Best Fire Extinguisher for Home in Australia
Selecting the best fire extinguisher for home must be made based on the size of the property, and the type and amount of fuel available. In most cases, a multi-purpose fire extinguisher in combination with a fire blanket is the best option.
QE20 Emergency Warning System - Announcement
Fire Australia, 2022 – Melbourne: Johnson Controls displayed the QE20 the logical successor to their very popular QE90 Emergency Warning and Communication System. The QE20 is a comprehensive redesign of the QE90. Complying with Australian Standard AS 4428 Part 4 and Part 16, as well as AS7240 and includes a range of new features and innovation to promote the safe and orderly evacuation of a building in the event of a fire or other emergency.
