Vehicle Fire Extinguishers: Which one is right for me?

Vehicle fires are very dangerous but somewhat common – thankfully fire extinguishers can help minimise the risk.  Fire extinguishers aren’t only for buildings, they’re also a very important safety feature to have in your car, van or truck. As far as your vehicle is concerned, this small piece of safety equipment could mean the difference [...]

Is a small fire extinguisher right for my needs?

Size is a necessary consideration when you’re shopping around for a fire extinguisher.    Choosing the right size of extinguisher is a very important safety concern that is often overlooked by businesses. In many cases people assume that bigger is better when it comes to extinguishers because larger equipment is more powerful and has more [...]

Fire extinguisher Supercheap Auto: Things you need to know

Should I purchase a fire extinguisher from a hardware store or auto parts dealer?   It’s common for people to ask us whether it’s safe to purchase a fire extinguisher from a local hardware store like Supercheap Auto. The answer is most likely a yes if you are in Australia or New Zealand, thanks to [...]

What are the different types of fire safety equipment?

There are dozens of different types of fire safety products, and each of these have a very different purpose.  Fire safety equipment can come in multiple different kinds, classifications, styles and colours. Having so many different options means you’ll be very likely to find the perfect match for your needs, but it also makes it [...]

Fire extinguisher Kmart: What you need to know

Is it safe to purchase a fire extinguisher from Kmart or my local department store?  We commonly get asked whether it’s safe to buy a fire extinguisher from Kmart. The answer is yes – probably – Australia and New Zealand have a number of Standards, such as AS/NZ1841.5, in place to ensure fire equipment sold [...]

What kind of fire safety equipment is right for me?

With hundreds of different fire safety products on the market, finding the right fit can be a challenge.  Fire safety equipment comes in different styles, colours, classifications and sizes. Having such a variety of options at your disposal is a good thing because it means there’s likely to be a product that perfectly matches your [...]

Fire extinguisher Bunnings: Things you should know

Should I purchase a fire extinguisher from my local hardware shop?  Many people have asked us whether or not the fire extinguishers sold at Bunnings and other hardware shops are safe to buy. The answer is that they probably are – most commercially available fire extinguishers which are compliant with Australian and New Zealand standard [...]

When should I use a fire hose reel?

Fire hose reels are an easy-to-use form of fire equipment which can help you to respond faster to a fire emergency.    When can I use a fire hose reel? Ideal for fighting a fire in its early stages, fire hose reels are most suitable for Class A Fires, commonly caused by normal combustibles like [...]

The importance of fire safety training in Australia

Fire safety training can be a company’s best asset, enabling staff to extinguish a fire before it devastates the property.   Everyone knows fires can be extremely dangerous but people often brush this off, thinking that it won’t happen to them, or that the risk is low. This is a huge mistake. Nobody is immune [...]

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