Sydney Extinguishers looks into the history and evolution of the portable fire extinguisher. The first fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, a celebrated chemist at that time. It consisted of a cask of fire-extinguishing...
Sydney Extinguishers is forever seeing when persons are storing or placing items in fire cupboards. This blocks access to the fire extinguishers, fire hose reels & fire hydrants. The problem with blocking the access into a fire cupboard is that it slows you down when...
Sydney Extinguishers knows that testing and servicing fire extinguishers is an important part of protecting life and minimising damages to your workplace or home. While fire equipment technicians can check your fire extinguishers, refill, recharge & pressure tests when needed, they are often only responsible...
Sydney Extinguishers knows that a fire on board any vessel has the potential to be very dangerous due to the isolation from land and the volatility of on board fuels, ie: petrol, gas etc. Operators of all boats should have the necessary safety equipment installed...
Ok so besides the virtual lighter and home fire safety place to keep you warm at night what Apps are actually out there? You would be surprised as there is quite a few good one’s out there! Below I have hand chosen just a few...
Sydney extinguishers know that the selection of signs on the market today is endless and sometimes confusing. What is the correct sign for the equipment you have installed at your workplace in Sydney? AS2444 refers to signage and the correct signage and heights in which...
Sydney Extinguishers get asked the age old question everyday, should I repair it OR shall I throw it away and buy another? We all know that products come from China and they are cheap! The labour that goes into picking up an extinguisher from site, leaving...
Sydney Extinguishers knows small businesses need to have plans and procedures to prevent fires and to help their business recover should an unforeseen emergency occur. Below are a few things you should consider when taking on this task; Is your small business located in Sydney and...
Sydney Extinguishers knows that steel is one of the world's most recycled products and is 100% recyclable. A 9 kg extinguisher contains approximately 3 kg of steel when empty. Making steel from recycled materials uses 75% less energy than when producing steel from raw materials....
With the proper use of a portable fire extinguishers you will be able to reduce or eliminate the degree of injury, damage and cost to business in the event of a small fire. If your fire extinguishers are installed correctly you are on your way...