VICTORIAN FIRE PROTECTION

1. ​Call:​1300 974 877 ​Email:​admin@vfp.com.au Everything about Fire Extinguishers Today, whether it is a workplace or a residential area, safety is everyone’s right. Providing a safe and secure work environment for employees and visitors is an obligation that every business must adhere to while having a safe residential property means securing your dear ones. A fire can have a disastrous impact on anybody unfortunate enough to be near it. Flames and heat from a fire can cause severe harm – breathing the hot air from the fire can kill the person immediately and the flames can cause life-threatening burns on the body. There are many other aspects of fires that can cause a great deal of damage to life and property and therefore fire protection equipment is a must. Fire safety is a crucial responsibility and to ensure it, it is vital to have adequate fire protection solutions in place. Today, there are various fire safety and protection accessories like ​fire extinguishers​, fire hose reel and hydrant, fire sprinkler system and fire pump, ​fire blanket​, fire indicator panel, exit and emergency lighting, safety gears, emergency information box, first aid kit and spill kits.

2. Fire Extinguishers A fire extinguisher is a pressurised device that releases chemical or water to fight small fires. They are the best tools for controlling and extinguishing small fires and with proper training can be used by all. Additionally, this type of equipment also helps in clearing the path for people to exit the premises in case of large fire situations. Today in Australia, we have six classes of fire and based on these classes different types of fire extinguishers can be used for controlling the fire. extinguishers are as follows: common of fire The types Water-Fire Extinguisher​: Water fire extinguishers are used on Class A fire that is caused by ordinary combustibles like paper, wood and cardboard. ​Read more ​Foam Extinguisher​: Foam Extinguisher is also used for Class A and Class B fires. Along with ordinary combustibles like paper, wood and cardboard that cause Class A fire, a foam extinguisher extinguishers Class B fires caused by flammable and combustible liquids like paints, petrol and methylated spirits.​​Read more in also helps

3. CO2 Extinguisher: Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher can be used for fires caused by combustible liquids and also for electrical fires, therefore it can be rightly said that CO2 fire extinguisher can be used for Class B and Class E fires. ​Read more ​Dry Powder Extinguisher​: Dry Powder Extinguisher can be used for Fire classes A, B, C, D and E. Class A fire is caused through ordinary combustibles while class B is through ordinary combustible liquids. Class C fires are caused by flammable gases like LPG, BBQ gases and natural gas while combustible metals cause class D fires. Fires that are caused due to electrically categorised in the Fire Class E.​​Read more energised equipment are

4. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher​: Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher can be used for Class F fires. Class F fires are usually kitchen fires caused due to cooking oil and deep fat fryers. Read more At extinguishers but also fire extinguisher services. We ensure proper placement, installation, maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers according to Australian standards including AS 3676, AS 4353, AS 2444, AS 1851 and AS 1850. We also offer fire warden and fire equipment training. Our fire training course complies with the Australian Standard 3745 Emergency Control Organizations. Our nationally accredited fire warden training program would equip the members with the required skills to safely evacuate your workplace and use ​fire extinguishers​. ​Victorian Fire Protection​, we not only offer fire