HOW OFTEN SHOULD FIRE EXTINGUISHERS BE INSPECTED?
Thursday, 05 December 2019
Fire extinguishers — unless they are your livelihood like they are for us — are pretty easy to forget about. They sit in your workplace or home day after day “just in case,” but of course you hope you’ll never have to use one. Even though fire extinguishers may not always be top of mind, there’s nothing
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What is a fire blanket?
Friday, 10 February 2017
A fire blanket is a safety device designed to extinguish starting fires. It consists of a sheet of fire retardant material which is placed over a fire to smother it. Small fire blankets, such as for use in kitchens and around the home, are usually made of fiberglass and sometimes Kevlar and are folded into a quick-release contraption for ease
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Different ways of using veld fires
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
Fire as a management solution A million years ago, early humans began to utilize fire and for the last 100 000 years modern humans have used veld fires for hunting and for managing their environment. Today, fire is still employed in the management of veld and forest, to control grazing and habitats, and as a
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Fighting Fire With the Right Equipment
Monday, 12 May 2014
Fire can strike at anyplace and at any time. Preventing fires is the order of business for every smart home owner but there are times when, despite your best care you are not going to be able to prevent a fire. Fires can start in many ways. Faulty wiring, a lightning strike or even a
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Fighting fire with the right equipment
Wednesday, 05 March 2014
Fire can strike at anyplace and at any time. Preventing fires is the order of business for every smart home owner but there are times when, despite your best care you are not going to be able to prevent a fire. Fires can start in many ways. Faulty wiring, a lightning strike or even a
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Evacuation Procedures for a Fire
Monday, 25 March 2013
If there is a fire in your home or work, or place wherever elsewhere, will you know what action to take? When faced with the first stages of fire, it is essential that you know what to do for your safety and action that should be taken. The following are basic procedures which you will
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What is Fire?
Thursday, 21 March 2013
Fire Prevention This training course instructs you in the total concept of fire prevention. Fire prevention encompasses not only knowledge and practical experience of using portable fir fighting equipment and appliances, but covers a wide range of other disciplines. It includes practicing “good housekeeping” procedures, which are designed to minimize the risks of an outbreak
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5 reasons to keep a fire extinguisher in your car
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Fires can happen at any time, and it’s important to be prepared. If you need fire extinguishers in Bloemfontein, South Africa, for example, then you’ll want to make sure you put a fire extinguisher from a reputable company like Kevcor, in your car. This is important for the following reasons. 1-Small Car Fires Can Cause
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How to choose fire equipment for your home
Monday, 11 February 2013
If you are searching for fire equipment in Bloemfontein that is appropriate for your home, you will find that you have many options as far as retailers are concerned. However, it is best to opt for a retailer that takes special care in creating each piece of fire equipment when shopping for your home. Out
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The advantages of having fire equipment in the work place
Tuesday, 03 July 2012
It seems a simple precautionary measure – having fire equipment in the work place. Not having any can cause an endless array of problems. What are the advantages of having it? 1. Fires can be put out quickly Having basic fire fighting equipment like fire extinguishers can help you put out fires quickly. Make sure
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