What is firefighting equipment?
Firefighting equipment is a set of tools and devices designed to extinguish fire. When used correctly, this equipment protects the operator from injury. There are many different types of firefighting equipment, including portable extinguishers, professional firefighting equipment (FENZ), sprinkler systems, and alarms.
Firefighting methods:
It depends on the type of fire. There are specific firefighting equipment for different types of fires. There is always an opportunity to increase fire safety in your workplace.
Firefighting capsules:
Types of firefighting capsules:
• Water fire extinguishers
Foam fire extinguishers (floor)
• Dry powder fire extinguishers
• Wet chemical fire extinguishers (halogen)
• Carbon dioxide (gas) fire extinguishers
Water:
Water is the cheapest, most important and most effective means of extinguishing fire and is also environmentally friendly. Any industry that deals with flammable liquids and chemicals should focus on water firefighting systems because of its essential importance. The operation of any water-based firefighting system and its optimal performance are completely dependent on the availability of an adequate water supply. At Tim Kar Holding, our experts analyze your building, design and install the most appropriate water firefighting system, and have a keen eye for detail.
Firefighting Pool:
Every suitable fire extinguishing system should include a fire hose reel. The hose reel is designed to deal with Class A fires (including paper, wood, rubber and other non-conductive materials). The hose loop sprays water onto the flame and removes the heat element. This means you cannot use it on an electrical fire.
Firefighter blankets:
Fire blankets are suitable for use on fires containing cooking oils and fats. They can also be wrapped around a person who is on fire. You should have a fire blanket in all areas of the kitchen.
Sprinkler Systems:
As an additional line of defense, many commercial buildings have their own sprinkler systems. These systems can be activated by several things depending on the type of sensor. Traditionally, sprinkler systems can detect smoke, temperature, or both.
Smoke warnings:
You should have working smoke detectors and alarms in every building - domestic, commercial, or otherwise. Early detection is the key to evacuation and quick action against fire in its early stages.
Firefighting machine equipment:
Fire trucks should carry all that a certain number of firefighters need to put out a relatively heavy fire. Fire engine equipment includes the following.
• Fire fighting equipment, which includes hoses, fire nozzles, pump motors and pump ejectors, hydrants, intersections and tees, water curtains, couplings and wrenches, including coupling wrenches.
• Tools such as axes, saws, shovels, all kinds of towing wires, all kinds of hooks, complete tool boxes, hand speakers, various shovels, shovels, belts, spears, etc.
• Cutting and connecting equipment, including electric saws, milling cutters, ring cutters, glass cutters, pipe cutters, scissors and firefighting knives.
• Rescue and rescue equipment that includes three legs for rescue from the well, all kinds of ladders, all kinds of ropes, complete climbing set, rescue mat, all kinds of stretchers, flame resistant blanket, first aid box, etc.
• Hydraulic equipment such as professional cutters, openers, jacks, etc.
• Personal clothing and equipment.
Firefighting equipment:
These supplies include helmets, firefighting work clothes, safety shoes, oxygen masks, safety gloves, fire extinguishers, etc.
Safety helmet: A helmet or casket is one of the most common protective equipment used by firefighters to prevent objects from hitting the head, and it has various types.
Firefighting work clothes: Firefighters' clothes should be flexible, waterproof, fireproof and resistant. Due to the heat resistance of this clothing, it can protect the firemen's body from the flame and the radiant heat of the flame to some extent. In addition to the risk of fire, firefighters are exposed to risks such as chemicals, slippery surfaces, toxic gases, flying objects, falling objects, etc. Therefore, according to different operations, firefighters' uniforms are different in different operations.
Safety shoes: These shoes prevent feet from hitting objects and objects, electric shock, slipping, burning, etc. Safety shoes also have different types for different operations.
Oxygen mask: Masks are available in two types: full face and half face (mouth and nose are covered). The material of these masks is plastic, silicone or rubber, which transfers breathing oxygen gas from the tank to the lungs.
Safety gloves: protects hands from dangers such as electric shock, burns, tears, etc. Safety gloves have leather soles and have different types of anti-heat gloves, anti-acid gloves and anti-cut gloves, which are used in special conditions according to different conditions.
Safety glasses: Safety glasses prevent small objects from hitting the eyes. These glasses should be flexible and have high resistance and the glass should be scratch resistant. Some safety glasses also have the ability to absorb ultraviolet rays.
Compressed air breathing system: If people enter closed places, they use this system to breathe, this system contains a little compressed air.
Essential Services:
Firefighters use a wide range of professional tools to fight fires. There are some crossovers with civilian equipment and some industry-specific equipment.
They use some of the following:
- Fire engines
- Firefighting clothes (suits, fire-resistant shoes, breathing apparatus)
- High pressure hose reel
- Ladder, axe, sand and bucket of water