One of the most fundamental health and safety items are fire extinguishers and blankets, as they could save your life in an emergency. Fire extinguishers are designed for different classes of fire from Class A to F.
These include solid combustibles, flammable liquids, gases, metals and fats. Whilst one type might be suitable for offices and domestic use, you’ll need a different kind for more specialised industrial environments.
What are the Different Types of Fire Extinguishers?
Fire extinguishers are available for a wide range of environments and purposes. Choose from CO2 fire extinguishers, powder fire extinguishers, water fire extinguishers, foam fire extinguishers and wet chemical fire extinguishers. They also come as stored pressure and cartridge operated units, or find mini fire extinguishers that are more compact.
When To Use Fire Blankets & Fire Extinguishers
Fire blankets and fire extinguishers can protect against the most common fire causes in the workplace, home, vehicles and on-site. Fire blankets can help extinguish kitchen or clothing fires by cutting off the oxygen supply.
At Toolstation, you’ll find reliable and high-performance fire safety and protection equipment, including fire blankets and extinguishers. Our range includes UK-approved fire safety equipment, and we only stock products with accreditations such as BSI Kitemark, LPCB approval, MED certification, UKCA and CE marks.
Still unsure which fire extinguisher you need? See our
Fire Extinguisher Buying Guide for tips and advice from the experts.