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First Line of Defence:
Fires can often be controlled or extinguished before it escalates if the correct fire extinguisher is close at hand. VERST Fire Services offers a range of portable fire extinguishers to suit all types and classes of fires and offers complete fire extinguisher testing and training to comply with Australian Standards and local building regulations. We can help you choose the right extinguisher to suit your business / property and to meet Australian Standards and compliance.
Classes of Fire Definitions:
Class A – Wood, paper, plastics
Class B – Flammable & combustible liquids
Class C – Flammable gases
Class E – Energised electrical equipment
Class F – Cooking oils & fats
We have invested substantial monetary amounts in ensuring that our client’s needs are addressed expediently. To this end our regional offices are equipped and ready with suitable amounts of stock and extinguisher refilling and testing facilities if needed.
Fire Blankets are ideal for settings where small Class F fires are a risk such as in kitchens or wherever oils or fats are exposed to potential ignition. They can also be used if a person’s clothing has caught fire.
A Fire Blanket cuts off a fire’s supply of oxygen, smothering it either permanently or until more effective fire-fighting equipment can be employed.
As with any emergency situation, you should alert others to the fire, evacuate the area and have someone contact the fire department in case the fire cannot be extinguished. You should also ensure that you have an escape route – the fire should not be between you and the exit.
Open the fire blanket and hold it in front of you to shield your body, hands and face from the fire. Cover the burning material completely, ensuring there are no gaps for oxygen to reach the fire. Shut off any gas or other fuel supply involved in the fire, and contact the fire department if you have not done so already. Leave the blanket in place for at least 30 minutes to allow the oil or fat to cool.
Always read the instructions for your Fire Blanket before use. Note: Fire Blankets are not designed for re-use! It is essential that you dispose of your Fire Blanket once it has been employed.
VERST Fire Services offers three different sizes of Fire Blankets, all manufactured to comply with AS/NZS 3504.
Fire Hose Reels provide a readily available, controlled supply of water to assist the combat of a potential Class A fire. All VERST Fire Services Fire Hose Reels comply with Australian Standard AS/NZS 1221.
Various types of Fire Hose Reels are available to meet specific needs. With a standard fully extended length of 36 metres, our Fire Hoses are designed to deliver a minimum of 0.33 litres of water per second. A control nozzle attached to the end of the hose enables the operator to control the direction and flow of water to the fire.
We can supply and install any of your equipment cabinet needs including Fire Hose Reel Cabinets, Fire Extinguisher Cabinets and Fire Hydrant Cabinets. Touch base with our friendly Service Team for a quote.
