If you're reading this then you probably have heard the rumblings about firefighting foam or AFFF; maybe you even own an old, foam fire extinguisher yourself. Are you wondering what all the fuss is about? To understand all the discussions surrounding AFFF, namely the environmental effects and health risks, let’s start off by first understanding … Continue reading Foam Fire Extinguishers: What is Going on with AFFF?
When You Need More than an ABC Fire Extinguisher
You probably aren’t surprised to know that the ABC Fire Extinguisher is the most widely sold extinguisher on the market. Known as the multipurpose extinguisher, its easy use, easy storage, and easy maintenance have made it the easy choice as the go-to fire extinguisher. But not all situations call for the easy ABC extinguisher! Let’s … Continue reading When You Need More than an ABC Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguisher Recycling: The Proper Way to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers
Dusty, discharged, and, yet not disposed of... that describes a lot of old fire extinguishers in many peoples’ homes! Unless you enjoy it for decoration your unusable, unserviceable, and discharged extinguishers should be recycled ASAP. Never keep an extinguisher that will NOT work around unless properly labeled as such. You don’t want to make the … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Recycling: The Proper Way to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers