How fire kills
Almost all fire related deaths are usually from smoke inhalation not from direct burns.
Carbon Monoxide – The invisible danger
When a fire starts, oxygen is used and carbon monoxide is produced.
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When to run from a fire
When it is no longer safe to fight a fire or when a fire has become uncontrollable, its time to run. At not point of time should your escape route be blocked.
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Can an air fryer catch fire?
When an air fryer has not been cleaned for a long time, it traps a lot of oil and animal fats. This unintended source of fuel will automatically ignite when the air fryer is working.
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How to use a fire extinguisher to fight fires
With our latest series of educational articles, it’s clear everyone is now well informed about how important fire extinguishers are in combatting fires – be it residential,
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Car Fire Extinguishers – A short guide
If you are a Singaporean car owner, it may come as a shock to you to know that on average, car fires occur as frequently as once every 5 days in Singapore!
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Is it safe to put a fire extinguisher in a car
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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Can I Use My Fire Extinguisher on an Electric Fire?
Wondering if it is safe to use a fire extinguisher on an electric fire? The short answer is yes, if you are using the right kind of fire extinguisher and if you have turned off the electricity.
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Where to Place Fire Extinguishers at Home
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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How to Inspect a Fire Extinguisher
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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Where To Place Fire Extinguishers in a Commercial Building?
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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