After some brilliant feedback on last week’s blog (which discussed each type of fire extinguisher and how it works – check it out here), we thought we’d go more in depth. After all, what’s the use in knowing how each piece of equipment works but not which one you need?
Read on for some quick tips regarding which type of business you run and, as a result, what type of fire extinguisher might best help you mitigate a fire safety incident.
Commercial Businesses
If you’re responsible for the fire safety of an office environment, there’s a lot to think about. The risks from class A (combustible materials) and electrical fires are all around, often being managed by busy people with lots of their own to think about.
Put simply, fire safety isn’t top of the priority list.
So which type of fire extinguisher do you need to be making accessible? You’re going to require water and, in certain circumstances CO2 and/or dry powder fire extinguishers (server rooms, for instance). These are going to give you the best chance of stopping a developing fire in its tracks.
Hospitality Businesses
Many hospitality environments are extremely busy, high-pressure places to be at the best of times. The risks posed by fires breaking out (often class F) are numerous. But it’s also a place where, with the right equipment at hand, incidents can be resolved in mere moments.
Wet chemical is the most effective type of fire extinguisher to have at hand in many hospitality fires, so that your kitchens can remain safe, and your doors can stay open to customers.
Public Sector Businesses
Schools, hospitals: the places where failure just isn’t an option. It couldn’t be more important to have the right type of fire extinguisher – not to mention people who know how to use it – where they need to be.
The same goes for those facilities keeping many of our crucial systems up and running, important processes which help to run the country each day. Myriad challenges make this wide category vulnerable to fire risks. You’ll need to create an inventory of fire extinguishing equipment placed in the optimum position for a response when one’s needed.
Which is where we come in.
Our team of qualified fire safety professionals can ensure you have the right type of fire extinguisher right where you need it. To talk more, get in touch on 0203 302 9558 or drop Matt Digby a direct message on LinkedIn.
8 comments
Klay
Thank you for this insightful follow-up on fire extinguisher types. The practical advice for commercial businesses, particularly those managing office environments, is highly valuable. Identifying the specific risks of class A and electrical fires in such settings and recommending water, CO2, and dry powder fire extinguishers, especially for server rooms, is crucial information. It’s evident that this guidance is tailored to real-world scenarios, considering the priorities and challenges faced by busy professionals. This detailed approach enhances the understanding of which extinguisher types are most effective for mitigating fire safety incidents in various business contexts. Great job!
Elle Jones
We appreciate you informing us that wet chemical fire extinguishers should be used to put out fires in hospitality settings like the kitchen. I own a family restaurant in the downtown area, and I was considering purchasing fire extinguishers for the structure shortly since I’m concerned that a kitchen fire may start if we’re not careful. As I hunt for commercial fire prevention companies to get in touch with regarding the goods we need shortly, I’ll keep this in mind.
Sam Andrews
Phew! The weather is getting hotter nowadays and my office janitor is concerned about the safety of our printing room because it receives too much sunlight. Still, thanks for reassuring us that dry powder extinguishers are sufficient enough to mitigate fire hazards in a conventional workplace. Thus, we should contact a supplier to provide the right equipment instantly.
Elina Brooks
Thank you for letting us know that we should use wet chemical fire extinguishers when dealing with fires in hospitality environments, such as the kitchen. I manage a family restaurant downtown, and since I’m worried a kitchen fire might break out when we’re not careful, I was thinking of getting fire extinguishers for the building soon. I’ll keep this in mind while I look for commercial fire protection services to contact about the products we need soon.
Lily Bridgers
It makes sense that there are several factors to consider if you are in charge of an office’s fire safety. YOu even explained that Class A (combustible materials) and electrical fire threats are everywhere, and they are frequently managed by busy personnel who have a lot on their own minds. I will have to keep this in mind so I can share it with my brother who manages a mall in the city. I can see how a myriad of safety equipment can keep their place safe at all times.
Elaina D'Agostino
Thanks for suggesting the use of wet chemical fire extinguishers for hospitality fires. I’m not sure which category this is, so I will discuss this with my boss. He could look it up since he’s the one who’s planning to buy a fire extinguisher for the service shop.
Shammy Peterson
The thing that stuck out to me the most is when you said that you can have the best chance to stop a developing fire in its tracks when you choose dry powder fire extinguishers for commercial businesses. This is something that business owners must consider in order to have the right extinguishers installed in their business properties. I would assume that they would want each floor of their establishment to have an easy access to fire extinguishers.
Luke Smith
It was very informative when you said that we need a dry power fire extinguisher if we have a commercial establishment. I just opened a chocolate store in town, and I invested quite a lot to open this business. So it goes without saying that I would protect it at all cost. That being said, I’ll definitely find a reputable company that offers excellent-quality fire extinguishers.