What are the types of fire fighting equipment

Most fires that are caused in the UK are accidental and are often started at home or in businesses. Mistakes such as leaving candles burning or letting electrical wires build up are some of the main causes of fires although there are of course many other reasons a fire can be started. These can include fires in the kitchen, fires caused by machinery, in cars and sometimes deliberate fires. Knowing what types of fire fighting equipment is available however, can help you prepare for the unfortunate event of a fire, making you equipped with the knowledge and tools to help not only prevent a fire but put one out if possible.

When faced with a fire, it is important to recognise whether or not you feel you should try and combat it. If you feel it is too difficult to put out yourself, leave the building immediately and call the emergency fire services who will put the fire out for you - don’t put yourself in unnecessary danger if you don’t need to.

With this however, knowing which fire fighting equipment you can purchase will give you peace of mind and the ability to put out a fire if you have to. Fire fighting equipment comes in all shapes and sizes and are suitable for different environments. As an employer, you must adhere to fire safety regulations and ensure that your building has the appropriate fire safety equipment.

Examples of fire fighting equipment include products such as a metal bucket and fire sand. These are often seen in places such as petrol stations and is used to soak up flammable liquids that may have been spilt. A fire beater on the other hand is for outdoor applications where a grass fire may have started and has a long fibreglass handle allowing for a fire to be put out from a safer distance.

A fire fighters axe is another example of fire fighting equipment. An axe would be suitable for use trying to get through an exit or to reach a fire and are often used on doors for forcible entry. Fire extinguishers are another form of fire fighting equipment and are available as water, foam, powder, CO2 and mist extinguishers so that you can combat a range of different types of fires.

Different types of hot work kits are also an available option when looking at fire fighting equipment. Provided with either foam or powder options, hot work kits have everything you need to combat different types of fire with products inside such as a fire blanket, permit forms and the appropriate fire extinguisher.

As you can see, there is a wide range of fire fighting equipment that would be suitable for many different types of fires and for a number of environments whether you need fire fighting equipment in an office, shop, factory or outside. You can browse the range of fire fighting equipment on our website to find the most suitable solution for you.