If there is a fire in your property, fireandemergency.nz states that you have around three minutes to evacuate before the situation becomes unsurvivable.
Scary that the odds are stacked against you, but why are fires so dangerous to begin with?
Things You Should Know about Fires
Combustion, the chemical interaction between a fuel and oxygen, creates fire, and flames are the byproduct of the reaction’s high temperature. Flames have their own dynamic coloration and often display a range of hues at different points which means flames of different intensities. Even more so:
- Flames move at incredible speeds. A fire can become life-threatening in about two minutes.
- Fire can completely destroy a structure in as little as five minutes.
- Extreme heat from a fire can cause the room's temperature to soar from 100 degrees at the floor to 600 degrees in the air right above your head.
- Smoke is even more of a challenge during a fire.. Humans caught in a fire have a very low survival rate because of the smoke. Smoke is irritating to the respiratory tract and can cause irritation and inflammation.
Worried about fires breaking out at your property?
Protect your business by having the right fire protection equipment available. Let’s start with fire extinguishers for your Northland and Auckland business.
Fire extinguishers are built to put out starting fires. They are hand-held devices that release a stream of water or a chemical agent, either wet or dry, to put out small fires.
Although fire extinguishers in Northland don’t go bad in the same way as canned food or other dry goods, if they’ve been sitting around for a while, they can get damaged and lose pressure over time. It is recommended that fire extinguishers are inspected once a year to check the pressure and for any signs of damage. If an extinguisher loses pressure, it may not need to be replaced. Fire extinguishers can often simply be recharged.
In fact, recharging a fire extinguisher is a low-cost, low-hassle option that can be done by Fireco -simply by calling us on 0800 101 232.
Finding the best fire safety and protection services can be a challenge. Here are 4 reasons why a fire safety company (like Fireco) is the best place to buy a fire extinguisher:
Buying fire extinguishers locally is a good idea because it gives you access to a dependable supply chain and maintenance service.
Fire experts such as Fireco are quick to respond to issues once they receive a call.
Due to already being in your neighbourhood, they often can often get to you within a day or two.
Learn from the specialists which fire extinguishers would work best for your company, and rest assured that they will take the time to show you how to use each one in the event of an emergency. Better yet, they can also provide you with expert guidance as the best positioning of the fire extinguisher and even install them on-site for you. One less job for you. One massive peace of mind.
Fireco can assist you in protecting your most prized possessions from the threat of fires. Because they value quality, they guarantee that work will be completed to your satisfaction and that you will have the highest quality fire safety equipment available.
Auckland and Northland Fire Safety Provider for Fire Extinguishers
You can rely on Fireco’s support at every stage if you ever have an issue with one of your fire safety products. All of Fireco’s employees have received extensive training and take great pride in the quality of their work.
Our Northland professional service is available around the clock, 365 days a year, from our team of highly trained technicians. We give top importance to addressing your concerns about fire safety. We guarantee a prompt and dependable response while also doing our best to minimise any interference with daily business operations when we do a site visit.
All aspects of NZ fire safety are covered by our comprehensive suite of services, from fire equipment maintenance to fire extinguisher inspections to fire alarm installation and fire safety training.
Get to know us more! Reach out to us at Fireco 0800 101 232 or email us at info@fireco.co.nz for your fire extinguishers and fire safety supply needs.
