An extinguisher is a First-aid device which is used against the critical situations of fire only. There is no chance for testing the device while fire is going on, that’s why the device must be totally reliable and user friendly.

When it comes to application, Fire equipment needs to be identifiable, handy and appropriate for the property it is intended to protect.

But good fire protection is about more than just having the right devices in the right places, also requires rigorous monitoring to ensure that it will perform effectively when needed.

Everyone should be familiar with the picture symbols which identify the types of fires on which they may be used. As listed below. The symbol diagonal red slashes indicates a potential danger if the extinguisher is used on that particular type of fire.

Absence of a type symbol means only that the extinguisher is not recommended as particularly effective for that classification of fire.