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Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers can be considered the first line of defense when personnel are confronted with an incident involving fire.

The locations and types of fires vary considerably. Wormald are able to provide protection for all types and classes of fires. Our personnel are also able to assist clients in selecting the correct fire extinguisher for their particular risk.

The common classes of fires, which these extinguishers are designed to combat, are:

Class A - carbonaceous solids, e.g. wood, paper and plastics
Class B - flammable and combustible liquids
Class C - flammable gases
Class (E) - fire involving energised electrical equipment
Class F - fire involving cooking oils and fats
Common types of fire extinguishers that are available include:

Extinguisher Type Size Suitability (Class)
Water 9Lt A
Foam 4.5Lt & 9Lt A or B
Dry Chemical 1Kg to 9Kg ABE & BE
Wet Chemical 3.4Lt & 7Lt F & A
Carbon Dioxide 2Kg to 5Kg B & E

Our Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart will help you to determine which fire extinguisher type will best suit your needs.

The products, which we offer, are all manufactured to the strict requirements of the appropriate Australian Standards and are warranted against defects for a period of six (6) years providing they are installed, and maintained, in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards.