Our top 4 benefits of using a Fire Service Technician

13th April 2021

Most business owners understand that they need their fire extinguishers serviced annually, but many of them take for granted the additional benefits their Fire Service Technician provides.

Here are our top four extra benefits:

1. They know where to place the right fire extinguishers for the level and type of fire risk in your building. From flammable liquids to electrical fire hazards, a fire service technician has the appropriate training to keep your building and occupants safe from fire.
2. They know how to spot faults! Whether they’re manufacturing faults or damaged instructions, your fire service technician knows what they’re looking for.
3. They’ll suggest alternative solutions. There are advantages and disadvantages to various extinguishers, from the level of protection, to the potential damage to the property, a fire service technician can recommend the solution that’s most appropriate for you.
4. They know how many fire extinguishers you need for your premises. This may sound obvious but we see many buildings with too few extinguishers, which is unsafe and illegal, and some with too many, which adds unnecessary costs.

But first:

We recommend you instruct a trained and experienced Fire Service Technician to prepare your Fire Risk Assessment. Whether you are an employer, you rent an office, own a building, or it falls within your remit in an employed capacity, you have a legal requirement to ensure there is a live document that notes all risks and procedures when it comes to fire safety.

Following your Fire Risk Assessment, it is a requirement that the correct equipment is located within a building and it accessible and in good working order, which includes your fire extinguishers. They are an essential tool that minimises the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of a fire.

Finally, it is important you have competent individuals in your building who are well equipped and trained at using a fire extinguisher, if the time arises.

We administer fire extinguisher training and as part of our consultation, we can identify where they need to be located as well as how often they need to be checked, tested and maintained.

Want to find out more?

Our responsive team are on-hand to take your call now:

02921 111095

frazer@safeguardelectrical.co