Different Types of Firefighting Equipment.
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Manoj KumarDifferent Types of Firefighting Equipment.
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Manoj KumarDifferent Types Of Firefighting
Equipment.
By Manoj Kumar(HSE Professional,[email protected]/+91-8252771261,Aadhaar
Number-584186777088,Ex-Alstom).
Professional Journey(Till Date): Alstom India to Zetwerk(T&D/Railway Division).
There are many different types of firefighting equipment. Some of this equipment can
be used by anyone, while others must be operated by a member of the fire brigade.
Here is an overview of the different types of firefighting equipment that are currently
available.
Fire Extinguishers.
You should always be aware of the dangers of the incorrect use of firefighting
equipment. This is true for all firefighting equipment, including fire extinguishers.
A fire extinguisher should never be used to prop open a door. It should always be fixed
to the wall, and it should be checked monthly by a service technician.
Most modern fire extinguishers are developed to deal with many different fire scenarios.
Fire extinguishers can be filled with powder, water additive, foam, or Carbon dioxide.
When choosing a fire extinguisher, be sure to pick one that will fight the fires that are
most likely to develop in your business or home.
Fire Hoses.
The fire hose reel lets out a powerful stream of water that extinguishes large fires. The
hoses usually come in a fire hose reel, which holds 30 metres of tubing.
This makes the hose easy to unravel so a fire can be fought quickly. Fire brigades can
also attach different nozzles to the end of the hose to fight a variety of fire situations.
A fire hose is one of the standard types of firefighting equipment, and it is effective
against even the largest fires.
Fire Buckets.
A fire bucket is considered the simplest piece of firefighting equipment, but still serves a
purpose. The standard red bucket has the word ‘Fire’ written on it and it is made of
metal or plastic.
It can be filled with water or you can fill it with a flame smothering powder like
Flamezorb.To use, dump the bucket over the fire and keep repeating the process until
the fire is out.
Fire and Welding Blankets.
Fire blankets are used to smother small fires that start in the workplace or at home.
Economy fire blankets or white kitchen blankets are a good choice for a small kitchen or
for a caravan.
A larger workshop or restaurant kitchen should have a 1.2m x 1.2m blanket in case of
emergencies.
If you work in a commercial kitchen or in a place that stores flammable liquids, you’ll
want the large 1.8m x 1.75m fire blanket. These blankets have a special pull tab that
allows you to open them quickly.
Welding blankets are used to protect welders from sparks and splatter. These blankets
come in three different weights and sizes.
Flamezorb.
Flamezorb is a powder that effectively smothers fires. It’s non-toxic and easy to clean
up. Each bag of Flamezorb has enough powder to fill a ten-litre fire bucket.
If you work in an area like a garage forecourt where this is a high potential for spillage,
Flamezorb is good to have around.
Using Firefighting Equipment
It’s important to have fire safety equipment at hand both at home and at work. You
never know when a fire is going to start, so having a fire bucket, fire blanket, or fire
extinguisher could save your life.
It’s also important to remember that things like a fire hose, firefighting foam Equipment,
and dry risers can only be used by trained members of a fire brigade.
The different types of firefighting equipment are all important to have around in case of
emergencies.
