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Ensure you’re prepared for unexpected fires with our range of ABC Fire Extinguishers. Available in various sizes, each extinguisher comes with a durable wall bracket for easy mounting and quick access. These versatile extinguishers are designed to handle most fire emergencies, providing protection against Class A (trash, wood, and paper), Class B (liquids and gases), and Class C (electrical equipment) fires.
Features & Benefits:
- Multi-class protection: Effective against Class A, B, and C fires.
- Easy installation: Includes a wall bracket for secure and convenient placement.
- High-quality construction: Designed for reliability and easy handling during emergencies.
- Compliance: Meets safety standards, offering peace of mind in various environments.
Why Choose Us:
Our ABC Fire Extinguishers are essential for creating a safer work environment, making them ideal for workshops, garages, and commercial spaces. The included wall bracket ensures your extinguisher is always accessible when every second counts.
Lifestyle Integration:
Perfect for businesses, educational institutions, and industrial settings, these fire extinguishers are a practical safety solution that can be seamlessly integrated into any fire response plan.
Competitive Advantage:
With a variety of sizes and the convenience of an included wall bracket, our ABC Fire Extinguishers offer adaptable safety options to meet the unique needs of your workspace.
Additional Safety Knowledge
Fire Extinguisher Classes and When to Use Each
Canadian fires are classified by fuel type. Choosing the wrong extinguisher can worsen the fire — water on an oil fire spreads flames; CO2 on burning metal is ineffective. The 5 classes:
- Class A: ordinary combustibles — wood, paper, cloth, plastic. Water, foam, or ABC dry chemical extinguishers.
- Class B: flammable liquids and gases — gasoline, diesel, propane, solvents. CO2, dry chemical, or foam extinguishers.
- Class C: energised electrical equipment. CO2 or dry chemical only — never water or foam.
- Class D: combustible metals — magnesium, sodium, titanium, lithium. Specialised dry powder agents only.
- Class K: commercial kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats. Wet chemical (potassium acetate) extinguishers.
The PASS Technique
Fire extinguishers are used with the PASS method: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side. Stand 2–3 metres back with your escape route behind you. Most portable extinguishers discharge fully in 8–20 seconds. If the fire does not go out immediately, evacuate and call emergency services.
10 Lb Abc Fire Extinguisher — Inspection and Maintenance
Canadian fire codes require monthly visual inspection (pressure gauge in green, seal intact, no damage, clear access) and annual professional maintenance. Hydrostatic testing every 5 or 12 years depending on the extinguisher type. Workplaces must maintain inspection records for at least 12 months.
Evacuation Planning
Every Alberta workplace must have a written emergency response plan under OHS Code Part 7. It must include evacuation routes, muster point locations, roll-call procedures, and designated emergency response personnel. Employees must be trained on the plan before starting work and drills must be conducted at reasonable intervals.
Content reviewed by Arliss Levine, CRSP, CHSC — lead safety instructor at Safety Mom · Allstar Enviro Safety Calgary, an Energy Safety Canada Authorized Training Provider.
