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  1. Do You Know What Type of Fire Extinguisher Your Business Needs?

    June 17, 2015 by Total Fire and Safety

    All fires and fire extinguishers are not created equal. It is important, especially in a commercial setting, that a business has the right kind of fire extinguishers available and ready to go for the most probable fires.  Fires are classified five ways (see chart below). While a restaurant may be most concerned with Type K fires, a manufacturing plant may be concerned with B or D.

    According to the NFPA, the materials which ignite the most industrial fires are flammable liquids and gases, and electrical wire or insulation. These materials are common in industrial settings, so be sure to follow all fire safety recommendations, and know what kind of fire extinguishers are best to have on hand in the workplace.

    Here is a chart that explains which type of fire extinguishers work for each type of fire. Of these fires, only one (type A) can be extinguished with water. The rest require special ingredients that cut off oxygen in different ways, therefore, it’s important to have the right kind of extinguisher on hand.

    Once you have the correct extinguisher in place, it’s also important to make sure that you have regularly scheduled fire extinguisher inspections and that your employees have correct fire extinguisher training. Total Fire and Safety offers fire extinguishers for every type of fire. If you have any questions about the type of extinguisher you should have onsite, or current extinguisher maintenance issues, please feel free to contact us at 630.960.5060

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  2. KIDDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER RECALLED!

    March 24, 2015 by Total Fire and Safety

    Do you have a Kidde fire extinguisher at home?

    The Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguisher has been recalled because of a faulty valve component that can cause failure to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency. According to Kidde, about 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada have been sold with the faulty Zytel® black plastic valves. This affects 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers.

    Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected, but no injuries have been reported.

     The recalled extinguishers are red, white or silver and are either ABC or BC rated.

    The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate.  Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014. A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled units manufactured in 2013 are XXXX 20413 X through XXXX 36513 X and 2014 are XXXX 00114 X through XXXX 28814 X.

    A nameplate affixed to the front of the fire extinguisher has one of the following model numbers: FC10BC, 1A 10BC, 1A 10BCW, 2A10BC, 5BC, 5BCW, FA10G, FA110, FA5B, FC10, FC110, FC5, FH/RESSP, FX10, FX10BC, FX10K, FX210, FX210R, FX210W, FX340GW, FX340SC, FX511, KFH Twin, M110 Twin, M5 Twin, Mariner 10,Mariner 110,Mariner 5,Mariner 5 G,RESSP,XL 5MR, XL 5MR.

    The extinguishers were sold at Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65, and about $200.

     Consumers with the recalled fire extinguisher should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement!

    Their toll-free line is (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.

     

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  3. Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Service

    March 12, 2013 by admin

    Using state of the art technology, our Total Fire & Safety service team uses custom built reports that include voice data, photos, and apply all AHJ and state applicable codes. This ensures that your
    company’s fire protection equipment has been tested properly.

    Our service technicians go through extensive training in order to receive their state certifications. We hold regular in house safety meetings and continuous education programs to ensure that our technicians are always up to date on all the newest codes and standards.

    In fact, our management team does regular onsite audits to ensure the job has been done correctly.

    12-Point Portable Fire Extinguisher Service Check:

    • Visual Examination: performed on the entire unit, carefully inspecting for dents, rust, corrosion, pitting or other shell damage
    • Test/Maintenance History: reviewed to determine the need for required internal maintenance or hydrostatic testing
    • Pressure Gauge: checked to ensure that the unit is fully pressurized
    • Weight: the extinguisher is checked to ensure the correct amount of extinguishing agent is in cylinder
    • Discharge Hose: removed to inspect for signs of blockage or damage
    • Locking Pin: removed to ensure that the pin is easily removed in the event of an actual fire emergency
    • Handle/Lever: checked for smooth discharge operation
    • Clean Extinguisher: using a degreasing solution
    • Inspection Certification: documented by attaching a safety flag and service tag indicating the work performed
    • Extinguisher: returned to the proper location
    • Mounting Bracket: checked to ensure extinguisher is installed securely on correct mounting hook or bracket
    • Hazard Application: reviewed to make sure that the fire extinguisher is the correct type for a potential fire hazard

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