Monthly Archives: January 2025

Going camping with your Caravan? Are you prepared for a Fire?

A fire can happen anywhere, especially in the Australian Bush, and it’s important to always be prepared for what you would do if you had one in your Caravan, Motorhome or Camping Ground.

It is mandatory* and a legal requirement in Australia to have at least one fire extinguisher in your Caravan or Motorhome. Of course, having the right safety equipment to protect your caravan against fire, such as a fire extinguisher is essential to protect your passengers, vehicle and camping ground.

Fire risks for caravans and motorhomes?

• Indoor cooking fires:

  Cooking in your caravan or motorhome kitchen is usually the main cause of fire.

• Camp fires:

  Going on an adventure with your caravan or motorhome takes you to the country side and the outback, and nothing beats a camp fire under the southern stars. This comes with a fire risk that should be quickly managed.

• Bush fires:

  Unfortunately bush fires are more and more common t

Foam Fire Extinguishers are most commonly used to fight Class A fires (flammable solids), and class B fires (flammable liquid) in Australia. Also known as a AFFF

Are you prepared for a Car Fire ?

A fire can happen anywhere, anytime and it’s important to always be prepared for what you would do if you had one in your Car.

There are no mandatory or legal requirements in Australia to have fire extinguishers i

In Australia, Class D fire extinguishers are used on combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, etc., which require an extinguishing medium that does not react with the burning metal. Here’s a guide on how to identify them, how they work and when to use them safely:

Class D f

Going on your Boat? Are you prepared for a Fire?

A fire can happen anywhere, even on the water, and it’s important to always be prepared for what you would do if you had one on your watercraft: sailing or fishing boat, ship, ferry, powerboat, yacht, d

There are now 6 main fire extinguisher types in Australia – Water, Foam, Dry Powder, CO2,  Wet Chemical and Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguisher. You should have the right types of fire extinguisher for your house or business premises, or you may not meet current regulations.

A Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher is the most common type used in Australia. It is also known as a DCP, BE, or ABE fire extinguisher. To determine if a fire extinguisher is a dry chemical type, one simply needs to look for the white band that runs around the tank. One can also check the description sign to ensure they have a dry chemical fire extinguisher. With this information, people will know more about these extinguishers and how they work so they can be used safely.