Future Safe offers a full range of portable fire fighting services including fire extinguisher supply, installation and maintenance.
To comply with AS1851 (2012) your fire extinguishers have to be maintained every 6 months. FutureSafe can support you in meeting this requirement and recommend any changes in the type of extinguisher(s) required to maintain compliance. We can carry this out alongside maintenance to other fire systems or as a standalone service.
We only supply and install fire extinguishers which have been produced to adhere to AS1841.5:1997 and have been certified to Australian Standards. Please find below some additional information and different types of common fire extinguishers.
Types of fire extinguishers
CO2 Extinguisher.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguishers are identified by a black coloured band around the top of the cylinder.
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers are recommended for Class ‘E’ electrical hazard fires, but also have limited capabilities for extinguishing small, indoor Class ‘A’ paper and Class ‘B’ flammable liquid fires.
Class B – Flammable liquids (limited) Class E – Electrically energised equipment
ABE Powder Extinguisher.
Powder extinguishers are identified by a white band around the top of the cylinder.
They are the most widely used type of extinguisher. They discharge a fine powder that absorbs fuel molecules, depriving the fire of a fuel source. They are also commonly used in boats, vehicles and caravans.
Powder Fire Extinguishers ABE are suitable for the following types of fire:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber Class B – Flammable liquids Class C – Combustible gases Class E – Electrically energised equipment
BE Powder Extinguisher.
Like the ABE Powder Fire Extinguisher, the Powder Fire Extinguisher BE is also distinguished by a white coloured band around the top of the cylinder. They are also commonly used in boats, vehicles and caravans.
They discharge a fine powder that absorbs fuel molecules, depriving the fire of a fuel source.
Class B – Flammable liquids Class E – Electrically energised equipment
Class F – Cooking oils or fats
Class C – Combustible gases
WET CHEMICAL Extinguisher.
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers, marked by an oatmeal coloured band, are effective against fires involving cooking oils and fats.
Wet Chemical fire extinguishers are especially designed for fat and oil fires (Class F). The extinguishers use saponification agents to quickly kill the fire and stop re-ignition. They are able to do this by forming a thick layer on the fat or oil, turning it into a soap like substance. Wet chemical extinguishers are also suitable for Class A fires (wood and paper).
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics and rubber Class F – Cooking oils or fats
WATER Extinguisher.
Water Fire Extinguishers are completely red with no coloured band
Water Fire Extinguishers discharge a stream of water onto the fire, lowering the temperature of the burning material to below ignition point.
Water extinguishers are efficient on Class A fires involving paper,wood and textiles.
Water Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber
AFFF Foam Extinguisher.
Foam fire extinguishers are marked with a blue band.
Foam provides a blanket covering on flammable liquid and oil fires class B fires.As well as class A fires.
Foam Fire Extinguishers are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class A – Paper, textiles, wood, most plastics & rubber Class B – Flammable liquids
Fire Blanket.
Fire blankets are used for putting out flames that start from cooking or clothing fires. The best place for location of fire blankets is in the kitchen or cooking area. A suitable location is between the stove and the kitchen exit.
Fire blankets are suitable for the following types of fires:
Class F – Cooking oils or fats
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6 MONTH PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT SERVICE & CERTIFICATION TO AS1851
