How Do I Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher for my North Nashville Property?

8/25/2021 (Permalink)

A fire extinguisher is an essential item for any home or business. A fire can occur with little warning and sometimes with no warning at all. A pan can catch on fire on your stove; flammable liquid can spill, lightning can strike, a candle can fall over - many things can happen in the blink of an eye. When they do, you will want to be ready to handle it. Being knowledgeable about fire safety and prevention is an important responsibility for any home or a business owner. 

Rental properties must have a fire extinguisher on-site. However, as the residential or commercial property owner, it will be your responsibility to ensure that fire extinguishers are on hand and ready to use.

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT SELECTING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR MY NORTH NASHVILLE PROPERTY?

When selecting a suitable fire extinguisher, the most important thing is determining what type of fire you may need to put out. Your commercial property will require a different kind of extinguisher than your home. 

Did you know? There are five different types of fire:

The five types of fires are:

• Class A: Trash, wood, cloth, paper, and other ordinary combustibles start Class A fires.
• Class B: Gasoline, oil, propane, paint, and flammable gases and liquids start Class B fires.
• Class C: Electrical equipment is always involved in Class C fires. Examples can include electrical short-circuiting and sparking from poor connections.
• Class D: Rarer Class D fires involve combustible metal alloys and metals like sodium, potassium, lithium, and more.
• Class K: Cooking fires started by grease, cooking oils, animal fat, vegetable fat, and similar materials.

And did you know that there are eight different types of fire extinguishers?

• Water 
• Foam
• Carbon Dioxide
• Dry Chemical 
• Purple K 
• Multi-purpose Dry Chemical, 
• Dry Powder 
• Wet Chemical.

WHO CAN I CALL IF I EXPERIENCE A FIRE AT MY NORTH NASHVILLE LOCATION?

SERVPRO of North Nashville is always ready, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, to help if you experience a fire at your Nashville home or business. We have all the equipment and skills necessary to restore your property to its pre-fire condition and get you back to normal. We can manage all fire-related issues for you, as well, such as:

• Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
• Odor Control
• Ceiling, Floor, and Wall Cleaning
• Water Damage 
• And more!

We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too - ask us how!

This franchise is independently owned and operated.