Fire fighting equipment

Spring will soon be here and so will the storms that follow. With our ever changing environment, storms can bring down a lot of water in a short period. With the onset of increasing growth and development, this water sometimes has no place to go. The result is flooded streets and populated areas. We also [...]

When to Use It, Where to Store It, and How to Discharge Its Contents
When it comes to making a decision about whether or not to fight a fire, it is important to evaluate the situation quickly and keep in mind that every fire must be treated with extreme caution. Although no two fires are exactly [...]

Extinguishers, Pumps, Engines, Fountains and Buckets of Water
In early Rome, a properly equipped firefighting area would have a sledge hammer, two fire hooks, three leathern buckets, and a syringe, often called a hand squirt, mounted on a wall. The syringes were made of brass and held two to four quarts of water. The small ones [...]

Many people think that having a safety device is enough and that it brings everything to the table. Most often, people feel that fire safety begins and ends with provision of safety equipment within businesses and homes. However, knowing the best safety device also includes proper determination of firefighting equipment. That it is also highly-significant [...]