FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Fire Extinguishers - one is located on ALL floors and other common areas, including basement.

Our extinguishers are all -

A:B(E) Powder Fire Extinguisher

For use on:

  • A: Paper, wood, textiles

  • B: Flammable liquids (petrol, paint, oils)

  • E: Electrical fires

How to use a fire extinguisher – P.A.S.S.:

  • Pull pin

  • Aim at base of fire

  • Squeeze handle

  • Sweep side to side

Remember:

  • Use only if fire is small and safe to fight

  • Keep your exit clear

  • If not controlled, evacuate and call 000

IMPORTANT: Notify building manager if a fire extinguisher is used, so a replacement can be obtained.

Fire Hose Reels - one is located in both basement levels

Guideline for Using Fire Hose Reels – Basement Carparks

Fire hose reels are provided for emergency use in the event of a fire. 

What it can be used for:

  • Suitable for Class A fires: paper, wood, plastics, textiles and other ordinary combustibles.

  • Not to be used on electrical fires or flammable liquids (e.g. fuel, oil).

How to use a fire hose:

  1. Turn on the water at the stop valve (usually located next to the reel).

  2. Pull out the hose – it will unwind as you walk toward the fire.

  3. Open the nozzle to release water.

  4. Aim at the base of the fire and sweep side to side.

Important notes:

  • Only use if the fire is small and it is safe to do so.

  • Keep a clear exit path behind you.

  • If the fire cannot be controlled, evacuate immediately and call 000.

IMPORTANT - Only use the fire hose for actual fires. Using it otherwise will automatically start the fire pump to maintain water pressure.

Tip - Buy a Fire Blanket

It’s a good idea to keep a fire blanket in an easy-to-reach spot (such as the pantry), so it’s ready if you ever need it. They are less than $10 and can be bought at Coles/Woolworths.

What it can be used for:

  • Cooking fires (e.g. frying pan or stovetop fires)

  • Clothing fires (someone’s clothes catching alight)

  • Not suitable for large fires or electrical equipment

How to use:

  1. Pull down the tabs to release the blanket from its container.

  2. Hold the blanket up in front of you to shield your body and hands.

  3. Gently place or lay the blanket over the fire to smother it.

    • For clothing fires: wrap the blanket around the person to extinguish flames.

  4. Turn off the heat source if safe to do so.

  5. Leave the blanket in place until the fire is completely cool.