| There are several reasons to obtain a good fire | | | | extinguisher capable of putting out Class C fires, it |
| extinguisher. Well, aside from being usable in both | | | | is still best to equip your area with foam fire |
| homes and business operation areas, there are a | | | | extinguishers. As a business owner, I have found |
| number of essential points. First, that they make | | | | that fire training my employees has proved this |
| things safer provided that one is readily available in | | | | point. They have been well informed as to which |
| case a fire starts and one is informed with its | | | | extinguisher or fire safety equipment should be |
| proper use and safety rules. Second, because it | | | | used at a particular situation as well as how to |
| complies with the law - in particular the Fire | | | | operate them properly. This way, the safety of |
| Safety Order (FSO) ratified in 2006. Last, because | | | | my vicinity and the people in it are maximized as |
| there are different types such as the CO2 fire | | | | well as the potential damage of any occurring |
| extinguisher, the powder fire extinguisher and the | | | | flames greatly decreased. |
| main topic of this post, the foam fire extinguisher. | | | | In addition to this, most of the foam fire |
| Foam fire extinguishers are fairly versatile even in | | | | extinguishers comes in a variety of sizes, colors |
| the face of the other types of extinguishers | | | | and other variants. The 2 - 9 liter variants can be |
| available. It is used for fire classes A & B. | | | | used for smaller establishments and areas while |
| Class A fires refer to simple fires caught on | | | | the wheeled variants come in gigantic containers |
| wood, cloth, paper material and the like. This | | | | from 50 - 100 liters! For aesthetic purposes, the |
| means that they are good for home use as well | | | | chrome variety is available if the extinguisher is to |
| as for many shops that might get caught with | | | | be displayed in the public eye, making this one |
| this particular form of fire such as a bookstore. | | | | particularly good for hospitality related businesses |
| Class B fires refer to flammable fluids such as | | | | such as hotels, resorts and restaurants. |
| gasoline and oil. This makes it ideal for automobile | | | | Whether one would be buying a foam, water or |
| shops and right next to the stove. These | | | | powder extinguisher it is of course, always best |
| examples alone already encompass a huge | | | | to consult with the experts and authorities first |
| percentage of commonly occurring fires. A foam | | | | before purchase. Inquiring with your local fire |
| fire extinguisher is also quite lightweight, and is | | | | station, a fire marshall and/or a reputable dealer |
| relatively safe and easy to use unlike the CO2 | | | | ensures that you get an informed sale. Practical |
| variety that can cause harm to humans due to its | | | | use of all fire safety equipment needs to be |
| spray being at extremely low temperatures. | | | | coupled with the proper information, knowledge |
| While the other types of extinguishers can quell | | | | and training in order to maximize its versatility. |
| other classes of flames such as the powder fire | | | | |