Fire Extinguishers

Types of Extinguishers​

Fire extinguishers come in different styles, sizes and classes. Some of the most common are below.

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Is My Extinguisher Still Good?

Your extinguisher can remain in service if it meets the following criteria:

• it has not been discharged

• it was serviced within the last 6 years

• ​it was hydrostatically tested within the last 12 years

Your extinguisher must be serviced if:

• it has been discharged​
  

• it was new or last serviced 6 or more years ago (6 year maintenance required)​

• ​it was last hydrostatically tested 12 or more years ago (12 year hydrostatic test required)
  

Your extinguisher must be replaced if:

• ​it has been damaged

• it cannot be serviced because:

  • ​it has failed a hydrostatic test

  • the brand is obsolete

​Checking when your extinguisher was last serviced:

All extinguishers will have a tag similar to the one pictured below on it. This will give you a date and if it was new, maintained or recharged on that date.

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For some extinguishers such as a 2lb dry-chemical, it is more cost effective to replace it after discharge or at service intervals.

Fire Extinguisher Use​

​In the event of a fire, follow the following steps for fire extinguisher use:

​1) Identify whether or not a fire extinguisher will be effective.

​2) Ensure the extinguisher is the proper class for the fire.

​3) Follow P.A.S.S. (click for printable poster)

4) Back away

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If you have any questions regarding fire extinguishers, fill out the form on the contact us page and in the subject line, type "extinguishers". We will get back to you within 48 hours.