Supply of Fire Extinguishers

Buy wisely, whatever type or make of extinguisher you choose make sure it conforms to the appropriate British or European Standards. Look for the kitemark or the BAFE mark.

Many of the fire extinguishers supplied by Nottinghamshire Fire Safety Ltd are Kite marked and CE marked with some being MED Ships Wheel Accredited.

The main types of extinguisher that you will come across are:

Water
CO2
Dry powder
Foam
Wet Chemical

These have been colour-coded (in accordance with BS EN 3:1996) so that you can identify them quickly and you do not put yourself in danger by using the wrong extinguisher. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Water

This fire extinguisher is used for Class A fires, ie solids only, such as wood, paper and fabrics. Not suitable for Class B liquid fires, eg paraffin, petrol, oil fires or where electricity is involved. It works by cooling burning material.

Kitemarked, CE accredited & MED ships wheel approved
One piece drawn steel cylinder
High quality CE marked brass valve
Clear screen printed operating instructions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

This fire extinguisher is ideal for fires involving electrical apparatus and Class B liquid fires. It does not cool and is not suitable for solids.

Kitemarked & CE accredited
MED ships wheel approved 2014/90/EU
High quality CE marked brass valve
High quality powder paint finish

Dry Powder

This fire extinguisher is a multi-purpose fire extinguisher that can be used on Classes A, B and C fires. The fire extinguisher works by ‘knocking down’ the flames and is very effective in putting out fires.

One piece drawn steel cylinder 4,6 & 9kg models only
High quality CE marked brass valve
Clear screen printed operating instructions
Flexible discharge hose on 4,6 & 9kg models
1kg & 2kg extinguishers supplied with fixed nozzle and wire wall bracket

Foam - AFFF

This fire extinguisher is more versatile than water. It can be used for both Class A and B fires, but is not recommended for fires involving electricity. This extinguisher forms a blanket or film on the surface of a burning liquid.

Kitemarked, CE accredited & MED ships wheel approved
One piece drawn steel cylinder 6 & 9 litre only
High Quality CE marked brass valve
1.5% AFFF Foam Concentrate
Clear screen printed operating instructions

Wet Chemical

This specialist fire extinguisher is used for Class F cooking oil or fat fires, it can also be used on small class A fires.

3 litre Wet Chemical - Commander
CE Marked
Steel cylinder in high quality epoxy powder finish
Hose/Lance Applicator
6 Litre Wet Chemical
Kite marked & CE acceredited
High quality CE marked brass valve
Steel cylinder in high quality epoxy powder finish
Hose/Lance applicator
Complies with 35kv di-electrical test of EN3-7 clause 9

Fire Blankets

Fire Blankets are made of fire-resistant materials. The essential performance requirement of a fire blanket is to extinguish a cooking oli fire ( as detailed in BS EN 1869:1997). Therefore the blanket must:

Be flexible, with good draping qualities to eliminate oxygen from the burning oil
Allow the oil to cool gradually to below its self-ignition temperature - and not re-ignite when the blanket is removed after 17 minutes
Control the cooling process

Our fire blankets are UK manufactured to BS EN 1869: 1997 Certified with a unique 3 ply material, two layers of woven glass-fibre fabric with an inner layer of fire retardent film.

Compact and practical, one piece holder
Available in a selection of sizes

All Fires - Firexo