Fire Safety Services

Fire Extinguisher Recharges:

Recharges are performed when an extinguisher has been used, tampered with, or has otherwise lost charge. During a recharge, fire extinguishers are refilled with their extinguishing and expelling agents to manufactures’ recommendations. Recharged extinguishers will undergo Six Year Internal service, at no additional cost, ensuring they remain ready to go they next time they’re needed! Extinguisher refills can be performed on all commercial grade extinguisher types and sizes. Recharges cannot be performed on extinguishers meant for one-time use, those having a listed twelve year lifespan, and some of those with plastic head mechanisms.

Extinguisher Six-Year Internal (Required service):

Extinguisher Hydrostatic Testing (required service):

Twelve years from an extinguishers manufacturing date and, subsequently, every six years from it’s last Six Year Internal, all ABC dry chemical extinguishers must undergo pressure testing. Hydrostatic Testing is also required for specialty fire extinguishers including CO2, K, and water units; testing intervals vary by extinguisher type. Extinguisher shells are pressure tested to manufacturers’ recommendations to ensure the vessel has retained its integrity over time. All aspects of a Six Year Internal service are also performed during an extinguishers Hydrostatic Testing service. Fire extinguishers designated for one-time use or those having a listed twelve year lifespan are not able to undergo Hydrostatic Testing.

All non-emergency ABC dry chemical extinguisher services are returned within 72 hours. During this time, if deemed necessary, temporary extinguishers may be placed.

Fire Extinguisher Disposal & Recycling:

Never throw a fire extinguisher, whether or not it’s charged, into your standard trash or recycling containers! Improperly recycled extinguishers can harm the environment, damage equipment, and cause false emergencies. We dispose of discharged, damaged, and one-time use extinguishers properly, FREE of charge. To dispose of an extinguisher you may drop it off anytime or schedule a time for pick up. Please note that scheduled recycling appointments are not always available; for those with less than 5 extinguishers to recycle we recommend using the drop off service.

Monthly Extinguisher, Emergency and EXIT lighting inspection:

Some facilities are required to have their fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and/or EXIT lights inspected on a monthly basis. Facilities may opt to participate in monthly inspections in order to benefit from programs offered by their insurance agency, OSHA, or local fire inspectors. This monthly facility service includes visual examination and light cleaning of each extinguisher, testing of emergency lighting and EXIT lights, and verification of the inspection. Prices for monthly fire safety maintenance vary based on number of extinguishers, facility size, and scheduling flexibility. Facilities required to maintain a monthly inspection and/or testing of their hardwired alarm, sprinkler, or smoke detector system should contact their systems servicing company.

Fire Extinguisher Rentals:

For various reasons, a businesses, facility, or person may be required to have fire extinguishers for a limited amount of time. In this case, updated extinguishers with annual tags and tamper seals may be rented. These extinguishers are considered temporary and thus do not include wall hangers or vehicle brackets; mobile fire extinguisher stands may be rented if needed. Renters pay a small fee to have the extinguishers for a set period of time; renters may incur additional charges if the extinguisher is used or damaged during this time. To determine if you are required to meet fire code standards in your area, even for a limited time, visit your municipality’s or nearest fire department’s website.

Fire Extinguisher & Fire Safety Training

We offer fire safety and fire extinguisher use training! Our famous customizable trainings always include a “classroom” portion in which attendees gain valuable insights into fire prevention, protection, and safety as it relates to them! Additional training options include use of our very own training video, dummy extinguishers, extinguisher simulation, extinguisher demonstrations, and, our most popular option, live fire hands-on extinguisher practice. Customers already benefiting from our training services include MSI Ripon, MSI Rosendale, Nortera, Barrett House Assisted Living, Discovery Preschool, Ripon Children’s Learning Center, Ripon Senior Center, and Ripon College among many others. Training prices vary based on participants, sessions, and training options. Facilities assessed to have a greater fire risk or higher life safety hazard may receive discounts on training.