Find out the number type and location of fire extinguishers avaible in your school nearby shops and factories write a brief report about the preparedness of these establishments to fight fire
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School : Total fire extinguishers 33 (20 Water, 13 Foam)
All fire extinguishers are serviced quarterly by the authorised dealer ABC company and found to be in good working condition. Located at easily accessible points throughout school.
Shop : Total fire extinguishers 3 (1 Water, 1 Foam, 1 Gas)
Fire extinguishers have not been serviced for more than a year and hence their usability is doubtful. Shop owner has been informed.
Factory : Total fire extinguishers 135 (60 Water, 50 Foam, 25 Gas)
Fire extinguishers are distributed across the factory and located at strategic points, hence easily accessible in the event of fire. Serviced every quarter by authorised agent. However, more extinguishers using water could be located near the storage depot, where cotton bales are stored.
Types of fire extinguishers used – Water, Foam, Gas (Carbon Dioxide)
Water – to fight fires caused by combustible materials like wood, textile etc.
Foam – to fight fires caused by electricity, inflammable oils.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – to fight fires caused by electricity and flammable liquids (no residue is left behind).
Fire extinguishers are an important safety equipment in every organisation, be it a school, shop or a factory.
In my school there are 6 type A and 10 type B extinguishers.
In the nearby shops there are hand held fire extinguishers.
In the factory there are almost one extinguishers in every department as per legal requirements.