Fire Extinguisher identification signs are often overlooked when purchasing fire extinguishers. They are actually a requirement of the British standard for businesses and organisations. We would always recommend purchasing ID signs with your extinguisher, whether for domestic or commercial settings…
Lithium-ion batteries and Fire Risk One fire risk which has become much more prevalent in recent years, are that of Lithium-ion batteries. It's no surprise with their increased use, not just in everyday items like mobile phones and laptops, but…
FireSafe West Midlands is a family run business based in Worcestershire. We are passionate about the products we sell and are committed to providing our customers with high levels of customer service from purchase through to after sales. We sell…
Of all the things that spring to mind around the festive season, one thing that is not at the forefronts of our minds is fire safety! If we told you that more house fires happen during the Christmas period than…
It's recommended that any commercial vehicle (vans, lorries, HGV's) not carrying Dangerous Goods, should have a minimum of one 2Kg Dry Powder fire extinguisher. These extinguishers are able to tackle multiple types of fire; Class A (wood, paper, material), Class…
Fire Extinguishers have been filled with Dry Powder since 1818, when George William Manby filled the first copper vessel fire extinguisher with Potassium Carbonate (Dry Powder). They've moved on a bit since then but the principle of use has remained…
All the fire extinguishers we sell are produced by reputable manufactures in the industry under strict quality control measures and in their own factories. They are CE Marked and UKCA Approved. They are kitemarked to BSEN3. If you purchase your…
Fire needs Heat, Oxygen and Fuel to burn. A CO2 Fire Extinguisher works by displacing the oxygen quickly. CO2 Extinguishers are extremely high pressure vessels - they are pressurized to 55 bar. As a comparison, your average car tyre is…
There were 19,256 vehicle fires in England for the 12 months up to June 2023. Taxi/Private hire vehicles spend a lot of time on the road and so it makes sense to have a fire extinguisher in your PCV. Which…
If you're looking to buy a fire extinguisher for your personal car then a small 1Kg or 2Kg Powder would be an ideal choice. In car fire scenarios, a fire extinguisher that offers Class B protection is essential - Class…