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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

Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are the most common type used in Australia. Also known as a DCP,

Are you prepared for a Lithium Ion Battery Fire ?

A Lithium Ion Battery fire can happen (electric car batteries, smartphones, laptops , gardening tools, solar panel batteries, remote control cars & toys...) and it’s important to always be prepared for what you w

Is your home fire safe?

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

Of course, having the right safety equipment to protect your home against fire, such as

F-500 Li-Ion Fire Extinguishers are a great multi purpose stainless steel fire extinguisher that deliver a solid level of fire protection and are ideal for Lithium Ion Battery Fire and Class A fire.  They are the first agent proven to extinguish lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries, without reignition.

Safe Operating of a fire extinguisher:

Knowing how to operate a fire extinguisher could save your life in an emergency. The key to putting out a fire with an extinguisher is to use the
PASS strategy:

• Pull the pin
• Aim the hose
• Squeeze the lever
• Sweep the hose

However, before you use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, it's very important that you determine whether or not it's appropriate for you to be fighting the fire, and whether or not you'll be able to put it out. If you don't think you can fight the fire, or if you have any doubts, evacuate the building immediately and call the fire department.

Fires double in size every 60 seconds, so you don't want to be fumbling around in an emergency situation, reading over the instruction manual as a small flame on the stove grows into an inferno.

Remember, in an Emergency Call Triple Zero (000)

How to use an extinguisher video:

When installing your fire extinguisher, you need to be informed and understand how to install extinguishers in accordance with Australian Standards AS2444

How to install a Fire Extinguisher?

If your fire extinguishers

Every year there are around 20,000 house fires

In Australia, Water Class A extinguishers are one of the most common fire extinguishers on the market. Water is a very cost effective solution and has zero impact on the environment. Here’s a guide on how to identify them, how they work and when to use them safely:

Water fire extinguisher

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.