What is a fire blanket?

Kevcor What is a fire blanket
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

Different ways of using veld fires
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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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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Types and uses of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Operating Portable Fire Extinguishers Fire fighting agents are usually expelled from portable extinguishers in one of the following ways: Cartridge Type An extinguisher from which the contents are expelled by pressure released from a gas Cartridge. Stored Pressure Type An extinguisher from which the contents are expelled by the release of pressure stored within the
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