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picture of fire extinguisher 23/05/2014

Protect Yourself and Your Home From Fire

May 23, 2014 Protecting yourself, your family and your home from fire can be easily done by carrying out a just few simple safety checks and following some useful fire safety tips. Some of the main causes of home fire fatalities include careless disposal of cigarettes, faults in electrical equipment and failure to install necessary detection systems. Here we will look at simple ways to prevent fires from happening in the home and encourage extra precautions that can be taken to keep you and your home safe. Fire alarms Fire alarms... Read More

picture of a fire extinguisher 09/09/2013

The Importance of Fire Extinguishers

September 9, 2013 Businesses are strongly recommended to keep fire extinguishers at their place of work. These extinguishers not only reduce the potential damage caused by a fire but also help reduce insurance premiums. There are many different types of fire extinguishers which have many different uses. How do extinguishers work? At the top of the extinguisher, there is a small cylinder filled with compressed gas. A release valve at the top acts as a locking mechanism and prevents any gas from escaping. When you pull the safety pin out... Read More