Many people do not know how to keep their fire sprinklers in top condition so that they may work properly in the event of a fire. It is important to keep decorations, paint, and other objects away from fire sprinklers. Be careful when moving large objects to avoid bumping into fire sprinkler heads or pipes. Additionally, never hang anything from fire sprinklers. Hanging objects, even lightweight ones, can damage sprinklers and cause them to fail during a fire. To learn more about fire sprinkler maintenance or to schedule your installation or repair, contact JP Fire Services Pvt. Ltd.

Whether you live in a high rise apartment or work in an industrial setting, it is important to understand how to operate a fire extinguisher. Most occupational settings with high fire risks should go through safety trainings to show employees how to properly use a fire extinguisher. Even if you have had no proper training, you can learn the “PASS” method:

• P. Pull the pin.
• A. Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
• S. Squeeze the lever slowly and steadily.
• S. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side to cover the whole area.

There exist several different types of fire extinguishers, each designed to fight particular types of fires. They are organized into different classes of fires, including:

• Paper, wood, or plastic fires
• Fires from flammable liquids, such as oil or gasoline
• Electrical fires
• Fires from combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium (often in laboratory settings)

Different types of buildings are at risk for different types of fires. For example, restaurant fires are often started by kitchen or cooking accidents, although arson is also a relatively common cause of restaurant fires. Fires in boarding and care facilities are most commonly caused by cooking accidents. Fires in apartments and dorms are often caused by smoking materials, electrical and heating appliances, and candles.