TOO MANY CLOSE CALLS

Students could not find the fire extinguishers.  EPIC FAIL

http://www.browndailyherald.com/2014/11/14/omac-fire-causes-damage-injury/

A gift for the man that has everything!!!

I can't buy my Dad one more golf shirt ... he has over fifty. A great Christmas gift for the person that has everything is a portable fire extinguisher for their garage or kitchen.

We can change your smoke alarm battery.

Did you change your smoke alarm battery last weekend? Advanced Fire has residential customers for changing alarm batteries in those high ceilings!  Give us a call at 386-760-7660.

Apartment House Fire Close Call

Bad news for the Apartment House Owner. How did they make a purchase and not have the extinguishers up-to-date?  No excuse. This was a close call.


http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2014/10/24/fire-extinguishers-updated-garner-avenue/17859999/

Employee injured in chemical explosion at Maryville glass business - The Daily Times: News

Employee seriously injured in chemical explosion at Maryville glass business - The Daily Times: News

Advanced Fire Extinguishers & Safety services and hydro tests scuba tanks. We also hydro test paint ball tanks.

Here's an explanation on what to look for when checking the tanks.

 http://www.scuba-tutor.com/diving-equipment/tanks/hydro-date.php

Fire At St. A's ... Thank God everything is okay.

Remember, it is Fire Safety Month!

http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Small-fire-at-St-Anthony-Catholic-Church-278963411.html

Fire Alarms, Smoke Alarms & Security Alarms

 Almost time to change those smoke alarm batteries. Call us if you need someone to get to those 12 foot ceilings.  386-760-7660

Cooking with grease

Never throw water on a pot or pan that has caught on fire. Quickest thing I did (a few years ago) was to smother it with two dish towels.

The New 5 Second Rule

Memorize the acronym for using an extinguisher: “PASS”

It stands for “pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.”

With a slight tug, remove the plastic tie from the handle and then…
Pull the pin from the handle.
Aim the nozzle low, while keeping the extinguisher upright.
Squeeze the handle in toward the fire, keeping the extinguisher focused on the base of the fire.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side and focus at the base of the fire.

Make Fire Safety Part of the Plan

Fire is the most common of all business disasters. Each year fires cause thousands of deaths and injuries and billions of dollars in damage.

1. Have your office or facility inspected for fire safety; ensure compliance with fire codes and regulations.
2. Install smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in appropriate locations.
3. Consider an automatic sprinkler system, fire hoses and fire-resistant doors and walls.
4. Establish a system for warning your employees. .
5. Put a process in place for alerting the fire department.
6. Plan and practice how people will evacuate in a fire.