| Any Firefighting equipment is arguably the most | | | | working condition when the need arises. Generally, |
| useful piece of machine but it is undeniably one of | | | | an inspection takes place so that you are aware |
| the most expensive ones too, considering that | | | | of the present condition of the equipment, and |
| fact that they will be used in cases of | | | | are aware of how well it is functioning. This is |
| emergencies. And as we all know emergencies | | | | done mostly once you have got the equipment |
| happen but rarely and the lesser the frequency | | | | and it has been completely and correctly installed. |
| the better. This is the very reason why all the | | | | You would be advised to get an inspection done |
| equipment should be well checked when it is being | | | | on a regular basis, like every month or twice in |
| bought and also should be kept safely so that | | | | three months time. Upkeep sounds similar, but is a |
| they last long. | | | | very thorough check of the equipment, and it |
| One of the most popular of all equipments is the | | | | includes a lot of other detail. A lot of different |
| fire extinguishers. They are easy to use and of | | | | things like repairing a part of this process. |
| various kinds, and if looked after well, they can | | | | Monthly checking of the equipment makes sure |
| prove to be very effective in case there is a fire | | | | that your extinguisher is in a working state, and if |
| or any similar accident. They need to be updated | | | | it isn't then you get to know that it is time to |
| and checked every once in a while so as to make | | | | replace it. There are a few factors which affect |
| sure that they are in perfect working condition, as | | | | the working at times, and these are very |
| their use is such that there can be no type of | | | | important and must be kept in mind while |
| compromise. | | | | examining the equipment. Out of these, the height |
| Assessment and upkeep get confused as similar | | | | at which the equipment is kept and the |
| things, but they are very different after all. But | | | | temperature of the room are amongst the major |
| anyway, both the steps are equally important if | | | | deciding ones. |
| you want your equipment to be in perfect | | | | |