Fire Safety

Find the fire safety equipment you need for any business, public building or home at Toolstation. Our range features the biggest names in fire protection like Firechief – trusted brands you can rely on to make sure your fire safety plan meets regulations.

Business and property owners are responsible for providing adequate fire safety and fire fighting equipment in almost all premises – this can be anywhere from office blocks and shops to schools, hotels and care homes.

In addition to carrying out fire risk assessments and creating a fire evacuation plan, buildings must also have fire extinguishers and other fire safety supplies installed wherever there could be risk of a fire – all of which should be regularly maintained and inspected.

Fire Protection

When it comes to fire protection, it’s vital to choose the correct fire safety equipment that’s up to the job. Different classes of fire require different equipment – while one type might be suitable for offices and domestic use, you’ll need a different kind for more specialised industrial or kitchen environments.

There are six types of fire, and using fire protection equipment that isn’t suitable for that class of fire could quickly make the situation even worse. That’s why it’s so important to check you’ve chosen the right firefighting equipment for the emergency.

 

• Class A fires – combustible materials such as paper or wood
• Class B fires – flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or paint
• Class C fires – flammable gases such as methane, propane or butane
• Class D fires – burning metals such as lithium, magnesium or potassium
• Electrical fires – electrical equipment
• Class F fires – cooking oils and fats, including chip pan fires

Fire Safety Equipment

It’s essential that your fire safety equipment is compatible with the type of fire you’re facing. For example, an electrical fire must not be tackled with a liquid extinguisher – only CO2 or powder (for below 1000V) are suitable.

Using liquid will also make Class F fires far more dangerous. Wet chemical extinguishers are required here, because they add a layer of foam on the surface of the burning oil or fat – this stops oxygen from fuelling the fire.

At Toolstation, you’ll find the fire extinguisher you need alongside a variety of other fire safety supplies such as fire blankets and safety signs – everything you need to keep your fire protection plan compliant.