Fireline is Bethesda’s go-to source for quality fire extinguisher services.
Fire protection is a necessity for every building. Commercial buildings, which include hospitals, groceries, retail, and industrial facilities, especially need the best fire protection equipment in place. They have a high occupancy of people every day and house valuable property. In a busy, bustling city like Bethesda, Maryland, commercial facilities need Fireline to outfit them with one of the most crucial services concerning fire protection: fire extinguisher services.
Importance of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are more important than you might think. Believe it or not, these units put out well over 50% of fires throughout the United States. All commercial properties come equipped with fire sprinkler systems or fire suppression systems, but these can be costly if they activate. Fire extinguishers are a swift and effective solution for putting out fires of all kinds before they become too large for one person to handle.
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers, like their larger fire protection counterparts, can put out all types of fires. Water is not a solution for every situation. One factor in choosing the right type of extinguisher for your facility is size. These units can be as light as two and a half pounds or as heavy as an industrial unit on wheels. A fire protection expert can accurately prescribe the right size for you.
Another factor is what type of chemical the unit contains. There are five classes of chemicals, A-K, that are designed for specific types of fires. For instance, Class A extinguishers put out fires for fabric, plastic, trash, paper, and other like materials. Class B extinguishes oil, grease, and gasoline fires, Class C works for electrical fires, Class D for combustible metals, and Class K for cooking fats and oils.
Fire Extinguisher Services
It isn’t just enough to get the right fire extinguisher units for your property. Fire extinguisher services ensure that your extinguishers will work when you need them. Different kinds need testing at different schedules, either every five, six, or twelve years. You will also need to inspect the units routinely, checking them for dents or damage of any kind. Once you use them should the need arise, you’ll need a service that can replace it the next day, guaranteed. Fireline offers all these services and much more.
Why Get Training?
Fireline is known for its leadership in the field of fire protection, and that reputation does not fall short in its comprehensive range of fire extinguishers services. Besides the products, inspections, and maintenance plans that they offer, Fireline also provides a fire extinguisher training program. Even if you have the right equipment when you need it, it won’t be as effective if you and your employees have no idea how to use it. For more information, feel free to ask Fireline!
Fire Protection Services from Fireline
Whether you need smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, or an automatic sprinkler system installed at your commercial property, Fireline has you covered. We have been protecting people and property from fire damage since 1947—and our experience shows in our excellent work! We are known for our superb customer service, our expertise, and our reliability. For more information on how we can help your residential or commercial property, visit us online or give us a call at (800) 553-3405. We are located in Baltimore, MD, with a second office in Leesburg, VA. For more fire safety tips, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.