Fire protection equipment helps stay safe in instance of fire. Making sure these equipment are fully functional is of vital importance in an emergency.

The testing of signage, accessibility to the extinguisher, mounting brackets, pressure gauges, safety pin, labels and the security tie is conducted during this test. In reference to the testing done and passed a service tag with a respective number will be punched. This test needs to be done every 6 months, while pressure testing of extinguishers needs to be conducted every 5 years where extinguisher contents will be replaced.

Portable extinguishers
The majority of fires are put out with the help of a portable fire extinguisher, which can save thousands of dollars in equipment and lives.
Extinguishers of the proper size and charge must be kept on site in an easily accessible location in offices and multi-dwellings. Depending on the size of the office/home, there might be more than one extinguisher may be required and a qualified technician can advise accordingly.
Pressure testing of all extinguishers is needed by Australian Standard AS: 1851-2005 every five years from the date of manufacture.

Fire Blankets
A fire blanket is a kit that can be used to put out a fire. A vital piece of equipment that should be kept in a place where a small fire could start, such as a kitchen. A fire blanket is a one-time use component that must be replaced after being used.