Fire Extinguishers
Which fire extinguisher for which fire?
Fire extinguishers from BFP provide premium performance along with clear instructions and ergonomic design for ease of use.
Rigorous testing to European standards means that all products carry the British Standards Kite mark.*
Our range includes extinguishers for most fire risks, including the new 'wet chemical' extinguisher for cooking oil fires, special powder extinguishers for metal fires and not forgetting the comprehensive range of water, foam, spray, powder and carbon dioxide extinguishers.
Each type of extinguisher is clearly identified by a band of colour indicating the contents, and in line with European standards each extinguisher carries clear fire classification graphics to indicate which type of fire it can be safely used on.
The chart below indicates the types of risks and the appropriate fire extinguisher that should be used
| Fires involving freely burning materials eg. wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials | Fires involving flammable liquids eg. petrols and spirits NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING OIL | Fires involving flammable gases eg. butane and propane | Fires involving flammable metals eg. magnesium and lithium | Fires involving electrical equipment eg. photocopiers, fax machines and computers | Fires involving cooking oil and fat eg. olive oil, maize oil, lard and butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | X | |||||
| Foam | X | X | ||||
| ABC Dry Powder | X | X | X | X | ||
| Monnex Dry Powder | X | X | X | |||
| Special Dry Powder | X | |||||
| CO2 Gas | X | X | ||||
| Wet Chemical | X | X |
We believe our range of fire fighting equipment is ideal for commercial, industrial, retail, health and educational environments. Combine these products with our back-up and maintenance services, and rest assured that you have the ultimate in Fire Safety.
* Does not apply to stainless steel and specialist extinguishers.
Please contact us now to discuss any requirements you may have for fire extinguishers or for help and advice on other fire protection products.
