As the world is developing and ever-evolving in various aspects, there occurs a need for human safety. And for this purpose, the safety product industry introduced different types of products like safety shoes, fire-fighting items, safety gloves, PPE kits, etc. Moreover, governments of various countries have made it mandatory to install all types of fire fighting equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Due to this, the demand for this equipment has increased globally. According to a report, the industry is expected to expand between 2019-2025 with a CAGR of 8.8%. This can be highly beneficial for businesses involved in the safety product industry.
Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire fighting equipment comes in wide varieties as per the need and demands of the buyers. These are used to detect and prevent fire along with providing protection to natural resources, human beings, and other properties from fire. Technologically advanced fire fighting solutions are also in high demand. Multiple industries that include- mining, construction, petrochemical, automotive, etc. are the major consumers of this equipment.
Types of Fire Fighting Equipment
Depending on the type of fire and amount of risk, these equipment are divided into two categories:
- Portable
- Fixed
Portable fire fighting equipment
These types of fire fighting equipment are used to deal with small fires that are detected as soon as the fire ignites. It serves the purpose of protection and prevention.
1. Fire Blankets
Also known as fire-retardant blankets, these are used to protect human bodies from burning. Small fires in the house, garage, boat, caravan, kitchen, etc. can be smothered by fire blankets. Due to their simplicity, they can be used by anyone without any special training and can be carried by the user to different places.
2. Fire Extinguisher
As its name suggests, it is used to extinguish the fire in case of an emergency. Almost every commercial and non-commercial buildings have a fire extinguisher installed in it. Being portable, it is used to deal with small fires rather than fires that are out of control and would require the help of a fire brigade. To deal with different types of fire, extinguishers come with different types of extinguishing agents that are filled inside the cylinder.
3. Fire Bucket
The simplest equipment that can be used by anyone to deal with small fires is fire buckets. The user can fill it with water or fire smothering powders and dump it on the fire. It is usually red in color and has FIRE written on it.
4. Flamezorb
It is a type of fire fighting powder used in areas prone to fire like a garage. Being a non-toxic chemical, it smothers the fire very easily. These powders come in different types of packaging as per the need of the consumers.
Fixed fire fighting equipment
These types of fire fighting equipment are installed at places of higher risks or areas that are prone to catch fire easily. They are not movable and work only for the area where they are installed, for example, engine rooms.
1. Fire Hydrants
They are used to provide a large amount of water supply in emergencies. The firefighters plug the hose or pipe into the hydrant and open the valve to deal with the fire. Fire hydrants are connection points by which water can be thrown directly onto the fire or to fill fire engines. The pressure of the water flow helps firefighters to smother out of control fires. Because of high water pressure, these hydrants are used only by trained firefighters to avoid injuries.
2. Automatic Sprinkler System
Often regarded as the most reliable equipment for firefighting, the sprinkler system has evolved highly. It consists of a water supply via a pipe that is connected to a sprinkler head. Whenever a fire is detected, the sprinkler starts functioning by sprinkling high-pressure water on the fire.
With technological advancements, these fire fighting equipment can detect heat and sprinkle water in a room before it turns into fire. This has also increased its demand not only in factories and commercial buildings but also in residential societies. Sprinkler systems are mainly used to deal with uncontrollable fires.
3. Water Mist System
A water mist fire fighting system makes the use of nozzles and very fine water mists that create a foggy effect. The purpose of this fire fighting solution is to deal with two fire-causing elements i.e. heat and oxygen. Fire can be suppressed and controlled before it grows by the fine mist. It cools the flames and evaporates the gas. Due to their high efficiency in dealing with fire these systems are used in data centers, museums, and theaters. Consumers also prefer using it because it saves water.
4. Hose Reel System
To combat fires the hose reel system is connected permanently to a water supply. It consists of a nozzle at the end of the hose, an on/off valve and a hose guide. The main usage of this type of fire fighting equipment is to deal with fires that can be smothered by a pressurized water supply. The nozzle, in the end, is used to control the flow and direction of the water.
AVS International Pvt. Ltd. – A Fire Fighting Solutions Company
Whether it is a workplace or home, safety is the most important thing. AVS International Pvt. Ltd. has already set a benchmark in the safety product industry globally. Even in the fire-fighting products industry, it has reached out to customers from different countries. In association with a renowned organization called BEML, the company has been able to successfully serve the Indian army. Apart from fire-fighting equipment AVS also provides fire trucks and heavy-duty vehicles as fire-fighting solutions.
