Fire Extinguisher Services

Our fire safety technician will perform thorough inspection and testing procedures according to the current Australian standards. AS 1851 is the Australian Standard that outlines the regular testing, inspection, and maintenance requirements for various building fire detection and suppression systems. It ensures that critical fire equipment remains in safe and effective operational condition. Here are some key points related to fire extinguishers:

1. Routine Inspections: Fire extinguishers should be checked every six months. Inspectors record periodic inspections on tags or labels attached to each extinguisher.
2. Pressure Gauge: If an extinguisher lacks a pressure gauge, inspectors verify that it is still full.

AS1851 serves as a crucial reference for fire service technicians, ensuring fire safety equipment is always ready for action.

Our fire extinguisher technician will also conduct the following checks:

• Check the extinguisher mouth is not blocked by any equipment, coats or other objects that could interfere with their use in an emergency
• Checks that the pressure is at the recommended level – on extinguishers with a gauge the indicator should be in the green zone
• The nozzle or other parts are not hindered in any way
• The pin and tamper seal are intact
• There are no dents, leaks, rust, chemical deposits or any other signs of wear and tear.
• Any corrosive chemicals, oil or other foreign bodies will be cleaned from the extinguisher

Fire Extinguishers

There is a wide range of high quality extinguishers in varying sizes from 1kg up to 9kg cylinders. Numerous different types are available, these include:

• ABE Extinguishers
• BE Extinguishers
• CO2 Extinguishers
• Air/Water & Foam Extinguishers
• Wet Chemical Extinguishers
• Specialised Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Extinguishers
• Heavy Duty High Performance Extinguishers

Fire Blankets

We can also provide quality fire blankets are durable, easy to use and are certified to Australian Standards AS/NZS 3504.

The fire blankets consist of a woven fibreglass fire resistant fabric and is a fast and efficient way to control one of the most dangerous types of domestic fire… the ignition of cooking oil on the kitchen stove. Also suitable to fight these fire types: stove top fires – fat fires, cooking oils & clothing fires. Ideal for use in a kitchen, caravan & boat.

The hard case fire blanket is well sealed to prevent dirt, dust, insects from getting inside and is easy to keep clean

Fire Hose Reels

We can provide a range of Fire Hose Reels, with lengths of 36m or 50m available. All options are easy to operate and maintain and meet or exceed requirements of Australian Standard AS1221.

Fire Extinguisher Selection

The class and type of fire extinguisher depends on the need. When used for the incorrect purpose, a fire extinguisher can make the fire worse. The chart below shows a list of fire extinguisher types and which types of fires they are suitable for.

Class & Type of Fire	Colours	A	B	C	D	E	F
Type of Extinguisher		Wood, Paper, Plastic	Flammable & Combustible Liquids	Flammable Gases	Combustible Metals	Electrically Energised Equipment	Cooking Oils and Fats
Water		✓	✗	✗	✗	✗	✗	Dangerous if used on flammable liquid, energised electrical equipment and cooking oil/fat fires
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)		LIMITED	LIMITED	✗	✗	✓	✗	Not suitable for outdoor use or large class A fires
Dry Chemical Powder (ABE/BE)		✓ AB(E)	✓	✓	✗	✓	✗ AB(E)	Look carefully at the extinguisher to determine if it is a BE or ABE unit
		✗ B(E)					✓ B(E)
Foam		✓	✓	✗	✗	✗	LIMITED	Dangerous if used on energised electrical equipment
Wet Chemical		✓	✗	✗	✗	✗	✓	Dangerous if used on energised electrical equipment
Fire Blanket		LIMITED	LIMITED	✗	✗	✗	✓	Fire Blankets effective for oil and fat fires within saucepans and are effective for extinguishing clothes that catch on fire. (Ensure you replace after every use)
	This information comes from Australian Standards AS2444 & AS3745 - This standard requires that personnel who are trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers must refresh this training within a 2 year period.