Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers Northern Ireland

A fire extinguisher is a device used to extinguish or control small fires normally in emergency situations. Recent statistics show that 88% of commercial fires are extinguished using first aid firefighting equipment (fire extinguishers). It is vital to have personnel trained in extinguisher use as this could not only save your business but could also save lives. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical unit containing an agent under pressure which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Please see the details below for extinguisher types and uses.

Water Fire extinguishers Northern Ireland

Colour – Red Body with a Red Band >5% of surface area
Types – 9 Litre (21A), and 6 Litre with additive (21A)
Recommended for - Class A Fires – Wood, Paper & Textiles
Discharge time –
9 Litre Water – Appx 50sec
6 Litre Water – Appx 30sec

Foam Fire extinguishers Northern Ireland

Colour – Red Body with a Cream Band >5% of surface area
Types – 9 Litre (21A-183B), 6 Litre (13A-144B) and 2 Litre (8A-55B)
Recommended for -
Class A Fires – Wood, Paper & Textiles
Class B Fires – Flammable Liquids
Discharge time –
9 Litre Foam – Appx 40
6 Litre Foam – Appx 30
2 Litre Foam – Appx 12

Powder Fire extinguishers Northern Ireland

Colour – Red Body with a Blue Band >5% of surface area
Types – 9 Kg (43A-233B), 6 Kg (34A-233B), and 2 Kg (13A-70B)
Recommended for -
Class A Fires – Wood, Paper & Textiles
Class B Fires – Flammable Liquids
Class C Fires – Flammable Gases
Class (E) Fires – Electrical Fires
Discharge time –
9 Kg Powder – Appx 15
6 Kg Powder – Appx 15
2 Kg Powder – Appx 10

Carbon Dioxide Fire extinguishers Northern Ireland

Colour – Red Body with a Black Band >5% of surface area
Types – 5 Kg (34B) and 2 Kg (70B)
Recommended for - Class (E) Fires – Electrical Fires
Discharge time –
5 Kg CO2 – Appx 14
2Kg CO2 – Appx 8

Wet Chemical Fire extinguishers Northern Ireland

Colour – Red Body with a Yellow Band >5% of surface area
Types – 6 Litre (13A-75F) and 2 Litre (5A-40F)
Recommended for - Class F Fires – Cooking oils & fats
Discharge time –
6 Litre Wet Chemical – Appx 48 sec
2Litre Wet Chemical – Appx 19 sec