Fire Extinguishers for Fire Safety

A fire emergency can occur at any time, and within any area in your Illinois or Indiana business. Fire protection systems are ideal for controlling a blaze and for ensuring that the proper authorities are notified as soon as possible. But fire extinguishers are what offer your employees and clients the greatest chance of avoiding harm.

Have your fire extinguishers been inspected lately? If not, it’s entirely possible that they will fail when you need them most.  In addition to our refill and replacement services, we proudly provide comprehensive fire extinguisher inspection services.

There are quite a few different fire extinguisher options to choose from. Pronto MS can help you choose the best extinguisher for your needs. An office with a server room and a bunch of computers is not going to need the same fire extinguisher as a commercial kitchen that regularly cooks with oil over flames. When looking for portable fire extinguishers in Illinois, it’s important to consider factors such as the type of fire you may encounter, the size and layout of your space, and any specific regulations or codes that may apply. Pronto MS offers a range of fire extinguisher options, including ABC dry chemical extinguishers, CO2 extinguishers, and more, all of which are designed to effectively combat different types of fires.

In addition to helping you select the right type of fire extinguisher for your needs, Pronto MS can also provide guidance on proper placement, maintenance, and training for your extinguishers. It’s important to ensure that your extinguishers are easily accessible, properly inspected and maintained, and that your staff is trained in how to use them effectively in the event of a fire.

By working with a reputable provider like Pronto MS, you can ensure that you have the right portable fire extinguishers for your Illinois-based business, providing you with peace of mind and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a fire emergency.

• Class A – This is for common combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth.
• Class B – This is used for flammable liquids like gas, oil, kerosene, acetone, etc.
• Class C – This portable extinguisher is for electrical fires.
• Class D – This is used for flammable metals such as sodium, aluminum, titanium, etc.
• Class K – This is typically used in kitchens for grease fires.

Each of these portable fire extinguishers will have big letters on the sides to let you know which class it is. If your business might have a few of those kinds of fires, you have the ability to purchase an ABC extinguisher, which will put out any of the fires listed in the A, B, and C classes. It is important to have the appropriate fire extinguisher for the types of fires that are likely to occur in your particular environment. It is also important to have the proper training on how to use a fire extinguisher effectively in the event of a fire. Regular maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers is also crucial to ensure they are in good working condition when needed.