Everybody knows about the PASS technique but most fire fighters who have fought a real fire will tell you that PASS is a very general guide. It is good because its an easy way to remember what to do but its not exactly the best method.
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Car fire extinguishers are almost mandatory for any car owner in Singapore. On average, car fires occur once every 5 days according to SCDF statistics. This makes having a fire extinguisher in your vehicle very helpful.
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The short answer is yes. Fire extinguishers in Singapore are tested to Singapore EN3 standards. This allows the fire extinguisher to operate to temperatures of up to 60 degrees celcius.
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Is it safe to use a fire extinguisher on an electric fire? Electric fires usually start from overloading, faulty circuits, worn outlets or electrical appliances. They can also start from prolonged usage of electric appliances beyond the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Wondering where to place fire extinguishers at home? Ideal locations include the kitchen followed by the bedroom, and then the main entrance – in the following priority.
Decided on getting a fire extinguisher to help protect your home from unexpected residential fires that have been all rage (pun not intended!) these days?
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Did you know inspecting a fire extinguisher is a mandatory process for commercial building owners but not homeowners? However, given that it’s an easy 5-minute job that anyone can do,
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Based on recent statistics from SCDF, fire incidents in commercial premises in Singapore have jumped 21.1% from 2020 to 2021. If that’s not a sign to review and update your existing fire safety protocols for your commercial building,
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The two most common types of fire extinguishers in Singapore are the dry powder fire extinguisher and the foam fire extinguisher.
Why do I need a fire extinguisher? …
As part of our commitment to promote continuous learning, our company signed up for the Industry 4.0 Human Capital Initiative!
Companies that go through this programme stand to reap the following benefits:
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Based on the Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) report, the number of fire incidents in residential, commercial, and industrial premises in 2021 alone, was 1844 cases, with 194 injuries,
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