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Personal Protective Equipments (Fig 11)

Fig 11

Fire fighting equipments

There are many different types of firefighting equipment. Some of this equipment can be used by anyone, while
others must be operated by a member of the fire brigade.
Here is an overview of the different types of firefighting equipment that are currently available.
Fire extinguishers (Fig 12)

A fire extinguisher should never be used to prop open a door. It should always be fixed to the wall, and it should
be checked monthly by a service technician.
Most modern fire extinguishers are developed to deal with many different fire scenarios. Fire extinguishers can
be filled with powder, water additive, foam, or carbon dioxide. Liquid CO2 or CCL4 extinguisher or general ly use
for electrical fire.

When choosing a fire extinguisher, be sure to pick one that will fight the fires that are most likely to develop in
your business or home.

Fig 12

Fire hoses (Fig 13)

The fire hose reel lets out a powerful stream of water that extinguishes large fires. The hoses usually come in a
fire hose reel, which holds 30 metres of tubing.
This makes the hose easy to unravel so a fire can be fought quickly. Fire brigades can also attach different
nozzles to the end of the hose to fight a variety of fire situations.
A fire hose is one of the standard types of fire-fighting equipment, and it is effective against even the largest fires.

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