All About Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Wet Chemical fire extinguishers are an aqueous option, commonly alkali steel salts. This extinguishant is designed for fires entailing cooking oils and animal fats.

How to Identify A Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

Wet chemical extinguishers come in an all red cylinder with an oatmeal coloured band around the top.

Where To Use A Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

The Wet chemical fire extinguisher is suitable for class A as well as Class F fires. Highly recommended for commercial kitchens where it is more likely for a fire to ignite, involving cooking oils, grease and fats. They are the only types of extinguisher that are recommended fighting Class F fires. Commercial kitchens are also recommended having fire blankets and CO2 extinguishers for greater coverage.

How Does A Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher Work?

Wet chemical fire extinguishers contain an odourless, clear fluid. It has a chemical reaction that turns the cooking fat into a soapy substance while at the same time preventing it from reigniting.

Advantages Of Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

A wet chemical fire extinguisher provides a fast reduction in the event of a class F fire, leaving a soapy barrier that continues to control the ignition point after the fine mist is expelled from the extinguisher, reducing the chances of the fire reigniting. With the pressure of the extinguisher being low, it eliminates the risk of the cooking fats and oils being splashed around which could potentially cause the fire to spread or result in injury. Clean up after use is quick and easy.

Disadvantages Of Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

The solution inside a wet chemical fire extinguisher is alkaline. Consequently will corrode some metals, especially aluminium. The solution could also irritate the eyes and the skin. Immediate clean up his highly recommended. Not suitable for electrical fires.

How To Use Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word. Pull the Pin Aim at the base of the fire. Squeeze the handle. Sweep from side to side.  See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.

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Helmet-cam video: Mississippi house fire

Fire in Corinth

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Video: 2-alarm house fire with evacuation order in Clifton, New Jersey

Fire Tuesday on Clifton Avenue

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Car Fire Extinguisher

Car Fire Extinguisher – Don’t Leave Home Without It

There are many options when it comes to choosing the right kind of car fire extinguisher you could purchase. Vehicle fire extinguishers are compact 1kg or 2kg versions of the same type of extinguishers used in buildings. 1.5kg and 2.0kg dry powder extinguishers have the advantage of being able to get into tight areas, such as under the wheel arch, due to having a hose. Knowing the class of fire will help you choose the right type of fire extinguisher as well. Materials used in the interiors are associated with Class A fires, while Class B and C fires are related to flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, oils, and gas, among others. A car fire extinguisher is generally a small variation of the same dry powder extinguisher that you can discover in many workplaces and stores. This is due to the fact that the powder is a multipurpose extinguishing agent that can put out four classes of fire, particularly, Class A, B, C and E fires. Class A are those that involve burning wood, paper, or cloth. Since the vehicle has fabric furnishing, it has to have an extinguisher that can combat this kind of fire. Class B, on the other hand, are those that originated from combustible liquids such as gas, diesel and oils. Considering that the vehicle operates on fuel, this would likewise be a viable tool for extinguishing fuel fires. Finally, Class C are those that include gas. The excellent thing about this is that this extinguisher is safe to utilise around electrical equipment.

Ways To Utilise A Car Fire Extinguisher

If you discover a fire inside the vehicle, you have to stop as quickly as possible. Do not try to put out the fire while the car is still running. After you stopped, get the extinguisher and pull the safety pin. Next, you have to intend the nozzle at the base of the fire, NOT in flames. You have to direct the extinguishing agent at the base since pointing it at the flames will just put out the fire momentarily. Squeeze the lever carefully and make a sweeping motion from side to side to extinguish the flames. Do this until you can be sure that the fire has gone out. Likewise, do not attempt to put out the fire if it is already big and dispersing. Leave the car instantly and call the fire brigade.

Buying Car Fire Extinguisher

When buying a car fire extinguisher, you should first try to find a store that offers extinguishers certified according to New Zealand Standards. Extinguishers must meet NZS 4503:2005. Also, consider the size of the automobile when buying an extinguisher. Large cars, vans, and trucks, for instance, would be better off with a 2kg powder fire extinguisher.

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Virginia fire chief off job after just 5 months

The question is if Winchester Chief William Garrett's removal is temporary or permanent

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Video: House fire on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Fire in Talbot County

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25-years-ago: Ambush at DC Police headquarters

A police sergeant and two FBI agents were killed

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Video: Fire engine burns during Midland, Texas oil tanker fire

One person injured in Thursday fire

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Early video & radio traffic from command vehicle from fatal Ohio fire

Latest video from Newark Fire Department

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FBI arrests NJ firefighter they say is neo-Nazi who ordered synagogue vandalism

FBI says Brooklawn volunteer firefighter Richard Tobin also talked about using machete on black shoppers at mall

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Defending the indefensible: DC 911 director tries to explain away 4-minute dispatch to deadly fire

Karima Holmes makes more excuses that defy credibility

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Watch funeral for Lt. Jason Menard, Worcester Fire Department

Service begins at 11:00 a.m. ET

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Caught on camera: Man attacks St. Louis firefighters claiming they’re too slow

Arrest made at scene of car fire

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Early video & radio traffic from apartment fire in Fairfax County, VA

Fire through the roof of a garden apartment building early Saturday--3 rescued

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Pre-arrival video & radio traffic from 2-alarm Maryland service station fire

Fire at Sunoco station in Rockville

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The 51-year-old rookie from Milwaukee

Hernan Galarz is the oldest person to graduate Milwaukee Fire Department recruit school

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Pre-arrival video: Pre-arrival video from Long Island commercial garage fire

Watch additional video from Lake Ronkonkoma fire at Newton's garage

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Video: Pump problems brings out the can for car fire in Newark, NJ

Car fire next to building on 1st Street

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Worcester Fire Department Lt. Jason Menard killed during 4-alarm fire

Lt. Menard died during mayday call to rescue trapped firefighters

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Firefighter criticized for posing with Teigen/Legend’s kids while California burns

Chrissy Teigen responds to social media critic

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What Are The Different Classes Of Fire?

Classes Of Fire

The fuel burning dictates the type of extinguisher you use to fight the fire. To help you understand this concept you need to know how fires are classified and which fire extinguishers are suitable for each class.

Class A Fires

Class A fires start when materials such as paper, rubbish, wood, or other carbon-based materials ignite. Dry powder, foam and water extinguishers are suitable for this class of fire. Your best plan of attack would is to locate the nearest fire hose. This will give you a constant stream of water. The temperature at the base of the fire will cool to a point below that needed for combustion to take place.

Class B Fires

Class B fires involve flammable liquids such as paints, oil, and petrol. With these materials, its the vapours of fumes that burn rather than the liquid. Because the vapours a lighter than air, they can drift away from the seat of the fire, and then ignite, causing what’s called a flash-off. This class of fire can be put out using carbon dioxide, dry powder ABE, or foam extinguishers. These starve the fire of the oxygen it requires for burning. Water will only help to spread the fire in this situation.

Class C FIres

C Class fires are fires involving flammable gases, e.g. natural gas, hydrogen, propane, butane. Before fighting a Class C fire, you must turn off the gas if possible. ABE dry powder fire extinguishers are used to fight this class.

Class D Fires

D Class fires are fires involving combustible metals such as sodium, magnesium, lithium and potassium. Specialised dry powders are available to control this class of fire. Sand also can smother the fire. Using water would produce hydrogen and cause an explosion.

Class E Fires

Class E fires are electrical fires. They usually start because of a short circuit or arcing in loose connections or because wiring becomes overheated. You must be very careful here because there is the added risk of electrical shock as well as the threat from the fire. For all E Class fires, you should use either Carbon Dioxide extinguishers or Dry powder. Neither of these conducts electricity, and both starve the fire of oxygen. Never use water on Class E fires.

Class F Fires

These are fires involving cooking fats and oils. The high temperature of these types of fats and oil when on fire far exceeds that of other flammable liquids. Wet Chemical extinguishers react with the surface of the oil or fat. This creates a soapy film barrier on the surface which seals off the air supply.

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Arrival video: Fire at century-old Long Island Garage

Newton's garage in Lake Ronkonkoma destroyed in Thursday fire

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Stolen Detroit ambulance driven through firehouse bay door & later overturns

Wild scene in Detroit on Sunday

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Early video & radio traffic from command vehicle at Newark, Ohio fire

Initial report of someone trapped

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Pre-arrival video: Plane crashes into California home & burns

Father & child in home escape. Pilot killed.

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TV news investigation of ‘EMS Dark Humor’ Facebook pages leads to paramedic’s firing

Reporter focuses on Facebook pages sharing information & videos about EMS calls

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Watch live: Funeral services for Technician Alex Graham, DC Fire & EMS Department

Technician Graham became ill at training academy

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Early video from Louisiana house fire

Fire Monday in Baton Rouge

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Iowa fire chief let go after arrest for driving ambulance while drunk

Police officer first heard chief slurring his words on the radio

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PA firefighter charged in confrontation at crash scene

Fire company says lieutenant has now been relieved of duty

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Once again, a delay notifying firefighters to a fire in DC’s Metro subway system

Fire department not dispatched until 11-minutes after smoke report

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How Often Do Fire Extinguishers Need To Be Inspected In NZ?

What Maintenance Does Fire Equipment Need?

It is through the use of firefighting equipment that people are able to save property and even lives when fire accidents occur. Schools, homes, and workplaces are safer with firefighting equipment installed in their compounds. Taking care of firefighting equipment is necessary. Inspection should be carried out regularly, either weekly, monthly or after every six months. The checks should ensure that the equipment is functioning correctly.

Failure to take proper care of your fire extinguishers will make the equipment less effective in case of a fire. As a result, a small fire accident that could have been dealt with quickly can become a catastrophe. 

You should understand that there are two types of maintenance services that you should give your firefighting equipment, namely, professional and self-maintenance.

Professional Maintenance

As per NZS 4503:2005, It is a standard requirement in businesses for all fire equipment to undergo professional inspection once in a while. Professional maintenance has its advantages in that the experts can provide immediate solutions if a problem is identified, unlike self-maintenance, where you may not be able to provide required solutions in some cases.

In most cases, the company that installed the fire equipment is the one that carries out the inspection, but you can also hire a different company to do so. The following are some of the services that you should expect from a firefighting equipment technician:

Periodic Inspections

A professional fire equipment company will carry out inspection either six-monthly or annually. Some of the things that the technician will look at during the inspection include:

• Visual inspection of the external condition. Making sure there is no damage or corrosion.
• Cleaning. Making sure the signage and operation instructions are legible.
• Replacement of damaged components. This could include cracked hoses or damaged maintenance tags.
• Punch out the yellow maintenance tag to show inspection is current.
• Record-keeping of the work done during the inspection. 

The company will also issue you with a certificate to show that your equipment has undergone inspection as required.

Internal Inspections

It is essential to understand that there are times when the extinguisher develops pressure issues from inside the tank. You will have to get a certified extinguisher technician, as you cannot do it on your own. The period after which this inspection is carried out varies depending on the device.

A professional fire equipment company will also look into the condition of the fire hose reels, smoke alarms, fire hydrants, and other automatic devices that help with firefighting.

Self-conducted maintenance

While it is vital to get professional maintenance services, carrying out your inspection is essential. With self-maintenance, you can also maximize the lifespan of your firefighting equipment. The following are some of the things that you should do when carrying out self-maintenance.

• Access your fire risks regularly- It is important to note different fire risks require different types of extinguishers. If you move into a new environment, ensure that the type of extinguisher that you have is suitable for the possible fire risks.
• Move the equipment to a location where they can be easily accessed in case of a fire accident. Any obstructions may make it difficult to access them hence more damages.
• Check for any corrosions on the tanks or pins which can block the nozzle
• You should also check to ensure that everything is in order, the pressure needle should be where it is expected to be, no cracks should be on the cylinder or nozzle.

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Early video from Maryland house fire

Fire in Anne Arundel County

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Volunteer firefighter who shot up firehouse after being let go killed in shootout with deputies

Two deputies wounded when warrant was served in Cabell County, WV

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All About Water Fire Extinguishers

Water Fire Extinguishers

The water fire extinguisher is an excellent solution if you run the risk of Class A fires involving paper, rubbish, wood, cloth or other carbon-based materials. H2O is also one of the oldest extinguishants around that is still used to this day.

It is common to pair up water with carbon dioxide extinguishers for indoor use. That covers your Class A, B and E type fires and doesn’t leave as much of a mess compared to dry powder.

How to Identify A Water Fire Extinguisher?

Water Fire Extinguishers are a full red cylinder with no band. They will also have the words water fire extinguisher printed on the front label. The cylinder is also made from stainless steel to prevent internal rusting.

Where To Use A Water Fire Extinguisher

H2O extinguishers are suitable for use on class A fires such as:

• Paper
• Wood
• Cloth

How Does A Water Fire Extinguisher Work?

Water reduces the temperature of the fire and propelled by nitrogen gas.

When directed at flames, it lowers the general temperature, making it tough for the fire to burn and the flame to reignite.

If the water contains chemicals or has other impurities in it, the extinguisher may not operate as designed.

Water Extinguisher Sizes

9.0ltr – Water fire extinguisher.

Advantages Of Water Extinguishers

Water is inexpensive and readily available.
Zero impact on the environment.
It is an effective extinguishant on Class A fires.

Disadvantages Of Water Extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers are only suited for one Class of fire.
Do not use on electrical fires due to shock hazards.
Using water fire extinguishers for fat and also flammable liquids will aggravate the fire.

How To Use A Water Fire Extinguisher

Like all other fire extinguishers, you need to remember the PASS-word.

Pull the Pin
Aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.

See our guide on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher.

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