Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers can protect your home and save lives.

Even with a monitored alarm system which incorporates smoke / fire detection monitors, a small fire in a building can quickly spread and get out of control.

Even if a fire is detected and the monitoring station alerts the Fire Brigade, it can often take quite a while for the fire engine to reach your house. In this time a small fire may have turned into a blazing inferno.

Very few houses contain fire extinguishers.

 If a small fire is detected and the detector sounds, it is possible that if the fire is  attacked with an appropriate fire extinguishers, it can often be put out within minutes saving literally thousands of pounds worth of damage and all the heartache which goes with it.

A fire extinguisher is therefore a very worthwhile investment and adds to your security..

Electric City offer a range of quality fire extinguishers at discount prices together with advice on how to select the correct type of fire extinguisher.

Remember, you should only attempt to put out a fire with extinguishers if it is safe to do so.

Many people put out small fires quite safely. Sadly, however, some people die or are injured by tackling a fire which is beyond their capabilities. Here is a simple home fire code to help you decide whether to put out or get out.

• Only tackle a fire in its very early stages.

• Always put your own and other peoples safety first. Make sure you can escape if you need to and never let a fire block your exit.

• Fire extinguishers are only for fighting a fire in its very early stages. Never tackle a fire if it is starting to spread of has spread to other items in the room or if the room is filling with smoke. Around 70% of fire deaths are caused by people being overcome by smoke and fumes.

• If you cannot put out the fire or if the extinguisher becomes empty, get out and get everyone else out of the building immediately, closing all doors behind you as you go. Then telephone the fire brigade.