First Line of Defense
A properly maintained fire extinguisher is among the most effective first lines of fire defense. National statistics tell us that 94% of the time a fire extinguisher is used within the first two minutes of a fire, it stops the threat and prevents serious damage.*
But too often the fire extinguisher isn’t where it needs to be when it’s needed most.
That’s because 90% of mandatory 30-day fire extinguisher inspections are simply not being performed. With more than 3,000 fire-related deaths and nearly $15 billion in damage last year, ensuring that your fire safety equipment is accessible and operable has never been more important.
That’s where we can help. The en-Gauge remote monitoring system keeps an eye on your fire safety equipment 24/7 and notifies you if one of your equipped extinguishers is removed, blocked or loses pressure.
In fact, the revised NFPA 10 code requirements now accept electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers in lieu of manual inspections, a provision endorsed by the National Association of State Fire Marshals.
Electronic monitoring of fire extinguishers has been adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and the International Code Council.
In addition to protecting your people and property, the en-Gauge monitoring system can also benefit your company’s bottom line. To learn how, visit our Financial Benefits page. (LINK to Financial Benefits page)
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Where there's smoke, there's fire. And that was the case at a Houston Hospital. Fortunately the fire was put out with an extinguisher before anyone was hurt. It's a good thing the extinguisher was acccessible and ready to use so that there was no significant damage or worse, loss of life.
In what was the third vent fire in the school this year, the dynamic duo of the principal and custodian sprung into action simultaneously with a fire extinguisher to stem the flames while sounding the alarm to get the children to safety outside of the building. This one school is proof enough that it is VITAL that all fire extinguishers must be properly maintained and montitored for presence, pressure and accessibility.
Great story and photo demonstrating the value and importance of having operating fire extinguishers at the ready.
This is hard to write because it is so awful and tragic. Four young women died in a hotel fire. The alleged person responsible tried to use a fire extinguisher on it but said, "it malfunctioned" and "didn't work."
Before a fire in a guest room could spread, it was quickly put down with an available, operable fire extinguisher. Sadly some hotels don't keep up with manual inspections and lives are lost. 30-day inspections can be avoided with electronic monitoring. It saves money and time on inspections and gives you 24/7 assurance that your extinguishers are available and working.