Fires aren’t planned but you can plan to be ready if a fire occurs, with the correct fire extinguisher, fully serviced and ready to use.
Fire Extinguishers
Be prepared with the right fire extinguishers for your premises and individual risks. Fire Alarm Systems provides professional supply, installation and ongoing servicing to keep your equipment compliant and ready for use.
An expert team to keep your business safe.
Is your business prepared for the unexpected?
If you’re looking for a new service provider, we can visit and carry out a survey of your fire equipment (for free), and provide you with a competitive quotation.
We don’t believe in pushy sales, as we prefer to build long term relationships with our clients.
Do you have the right extinguisher for the fire?
Different types of fires require certain types of fire extinguishers to tackle the fire effectively. Water for paper, CO2 for electrical fires etc. Using the wrong extinguisher can make the fire worse, and even endanger the user. That is why it’s extremely important to have the correct extinguishers for your business to deal with the fires you might experience.
Types of fire extinguishers
RED FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Water Fire
Red fire extinguishers use water and are ideal for putting out Class A fires.
CREAM FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Foam Fire
Cream fire extinguishers use foam to put out both Class A and Class B fires.
BLUE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Powder Fire
The dry powder in blue fire extinguishers is suitable for Class A, B and C fires and fires involving electrical equipment. Class D (metal) fires need a specialist powder extinguisher.
BLACK FIRE EXTINGUISHER
CO2 Fire
CO2 makes black fire extinguishers effective for class B and class E fires.
YELLOW FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Wet Chemical
Used for oil fires in kitchens as a Class F and Class A fire extinguisher
Do you have the right extinguisher for the business?
Installing fire extinguishers is one thing, but it’s vital to understand the legislation behind fire extinguisher requirements for your business.
This is where our fire risk assessments come in. Whether it be fire extinguishers for offices, warehouses or factories, our fully qualified engineers are able to recommend everything you need including:
The best type of extinguisher needed for business premises
Where business fire extinguishers should be placed on premises
How many fire extinguishers are required for your floor area
Understanding fire extinguisher requirements for your business will ensure a safe environment for everyone in your workforce. Here at Fire Alarm Systems, we specialise in fire risk assessment for all industries, including offices, warehouses, factories and more. Take a look here at our specialisms within the industrial sector.
Just having a fire extinguisher is not enough. Fire extinguishers lose their effectiveness over time.
They can also get damaged, so need to be checked regularly to make sure they’re ready for service when you need them. After all, would you want to be in front of a fire with a non-functioning fire extinguisher?
Fire extinguishers need servicing annually, with most extinguishers requiring an extended service every 5 years. Your fire extinguisher service includes complete checking of the extinguisher condition and components to prolong the life of the extinguisher.
Extended fire extinguisher services include complete discharging and refilling, to ensure the contents are fresh and the extinguisher is working as intended.
The variation to this rule is the black label CO2 fire extinguishers, which require refurbishing 10 years after manufacture.
Regular servicing protects you, the people you work with and your business.
Certified and competent fire safety team
All Fire Alarm Systems engineers are fully qualified in fire safety and extinguisher servicing, with regular training and certification (BS 5306) to make sure our knowledge is kept up to date.
We are certified to the international quality standard ISO 9001 for the supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers.
Extinguishers are known to put out over 80% of fires (with the others requiring the Fire Service), so it is imperative that extinguishers are fit for purpose and in full working order if the time comes to use one.
Find your nearest office
We regularly visit areas around the Midlands and have a distribution of Fire Alarm Systems locations throughout the region. This makes us the ideal choice for routine servicing, training, and other specific local needs.
Frequently asked questions about fire extinguishers
As a trusted provider since 1993, Fire Alarm Systems delivers customised fire extinguisher supply, servicing and maintenance to businesses and commercial properties throughout the area.
A dry powder extinguisher is suitable for tackling most types of fire, and this extinguisher can be identified by the blue band.
This extinguisher can be used for fire classes A, B, C, and electrical fires.
The powder agent within this fire extinguisher is a multipurpose dry chemical, and works by creating a barrier between the fuel element and the oxygen element on class A fires.
Water and foam extinguishers which are placed outside, or in areas with no heating, are susceptible to freezing.
In this situation, the extinguisher would not function and should be taken out of service and replaced.
Follow the PASS system:
- Pull the pin
- Aim towards fire
- Squeeze handles together
- Sweep
Fire extinguishers come in red, yellow, black, blue and cream.
You can find out more about fire extinguisher colours here.