Providing Fire Extinguishers in South East Queensland

Red Fire Extinguisher And Fire Hose Reel Installed on a Wall — Fire & Electrical Compliance In South East Queensland

Powerful Fire Suppression Devices

At Protec Safety, we offer fire extinguishers for vehicles in South East Queensland. Our team provides solutions for fleet vehicles, civil and construction machinery even motorsport vehicles. In addition to supplying extinguishers, we offer asset management and servicing through the use of our compliance scheduling and asset tracking system using QR codes.

To arrange a fire extinguisher supply or maintenance service, call us today on 1300 738 392. We travel to clients throughout the wider Gold Coast and Brisbane.

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The Different Types of Fire Extinguishers

The coloured band on the extinguisher denotes their contents.

Red (water) *note that this extinguisher does not have a band but is all red in colour
White band (powder)
Blue band (foam)
Oatmeal band (wet chemical)
Black band (carbon dioxide)
Yellow band (vaporising liquids)

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Man Testing Safety Lock of a Fire Extinguisher — Fire & Electrical Compliance In South East Queensland

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to have my fire extinguisher inspected and how often?

It is essential that your fire extinguisher is inspected and tested every six months as per the requirements set out in AS1851 2012. This ensures that it is in excellent working order and can effectively control a fire when used correctly. When a fire extinguisher is not maintained or serviced, it may not function effectively, resulting in injury, property damage or even loss of life.
How do I use a fire extinguisher?

The P.A.S.S. approach is the best practice for the majority of fire extinguishers:

PULL... Pull the pin. This will also cause the tamper seal to be broken.

AIM... Aim low, with the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) aimed at the fire's base.

SQUEEZE... To discharge the extinguishing chemical, squeeze the handle.

SWEEP... Sweep around the base of the fire from side to side until it looks to be extinguished. Keep an eye on the surroundings. Repeat steps 2–4 if the fire re-ignites.

NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers as it becomes extremely cold and may cause skin injury.

Finally- EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY if you have any doubts about your capacity to battle a fire!