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We Specialize in Fire Extinguisher Service, Sales, & Inspection
We Specialize in Fire Extinguisher Service, Sales, & Inspection
Fire extinguishers are one of the best ways to protect yourself and your property in the event of a fire. In fact, every industrial building and business should have one—or more—in strategic locations. Easy access in an emergency situation can make all the difference in your safety.
As you can imagine, fire extinguishers make up a large part of our business at First Fire and Safety. We sell all types of new extinguishers, including compressed nitrogen, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, and wet chemical.
We understand that the average person may not understand the differences between these types. After all, each has a specific purpose and is optimal for a certain type of situation. That’s why we employ highly trained employees who can design and install a customized fire protection plan for your industrial or commercial structure
ABC Dry Chemical
Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, such as cloth, wood, paper, rubber, and many plastics. Extinguishers with an A rating are designed to extinguish fires involving these ordinary combustible materials. Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, oil-based paints, lacquers. Therefore, extinguishers with a B rating are designed to extinguish fires involving flammable and combustible liquids. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. Extinguishers with a C rating are designed for use with fires involving energized electrical equipment.
Class D Fire Extinguisher
A Class D fire extinguisher is used on combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, etc., which require an extinguishing medium that does not react with the burning metal. Extinguishers that are suitable for Class D fires should be identified by a five-point star containing the letter "D.
Co2 Extinguisher
CO2s are designed for Class B and C. (flammable liquid and electrical) fires only. Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.
Model K Extinguisher
Class K fire extinguishers offer improved fire control for cooking fires by: Minimizing the splash hazard. Forming a soapy foam on the surface of the hot cooking oil, holding in the vapors and steam, and smothering the fire. (A process known as saponification.)
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