Assurance Fire & Safety, Inc.

 

1320 West Irving Park Road
Bensenville, IL 60106

ph: 630-766-3000
fax: 630-766-3000

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

Studies have found that over 90% of fires can be controlled with the use of the proper portable fire extinguisher.  Fire extinguishers are classified according to the type of fire for which they are suitable for.  We will ensure that your location will have the proper portable fire extinguisher that will adhere to the current codes and standards. 

Assurance Fire & Safety services and maintains all types of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, providing all required periodic service and maintenance to NFPA standards, including:   

  • New extinguisher sales and installation
  • Annual certifications and semi-annual, quarterly or monthly inspections
  • Fire extinguisher refill & recharge
  • 6 year fire extinguisher maintenance
  • Fire extinguisher repair
  • Plant surveys
  • High pressure and low pressure hydrostatic testing of extinguisher cylinders
  • Recharge and refill CO2 cylinders

ABC Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical

Suitable for the majority of fire risks found in most commercial, industrial & domestic environments.


BC Dry Chemical

Specifically designed to meet the needs of industrial & commercial premises where there is a flammable liquid risk. Cost effective to maintain - offers good value & excellent performance.


Purple K Dry Chemical

Designed for use on high-hazard Class B and C fires. Generally superior to other dry chemicals, making them ideal for use in industrial and commercial premises where there is a flammable liquid risk.


Carbon Dioxide 

Effective for flammable liquid fires and is electrically non-conductive. Carbon Dioxide is a clean, non-contaminating, odorless gas, safe for use on clothing, equipment, valuable documents or food.


K Class Wet Chemical

Ideal "kitchen use" fire extinguishers, allows placement of the Wet Chemical agent is placed exactly where you aim it with no chemical residue to clean up.


D Class Dry Powder

"Soft Flow" extension applicator is particularly suited for fighting Class D fires. It keeps the operator's hands away from the extreme heat and prevents inhalation of toxic fumes caused by burning material.


Stored Pressure Water & Foam

Used on ordinary combustibles such as trash, wood and paper.


Halon

Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that stops the spread of fire by chemically disrupting combustion. Halon is most effective for flammable liquids and electrical fires (rated B:C) and is electrically non-conductive.


Halotron

Halotron I is a "clean agent" HydroChloroFluoroCarbon discharged as a rapidly evaporating liquid which leaves no residue. It effectively extinguishes Class A and B fires by cooling and smothering and it will not conduct electricity back to the operator. Halotron is pressurized with Argon gas and is an EPA approved HCFC blend agent approved on Class A, B and C fires.

   

(ABC Multi Purpose Dry Chemical)


 

 

(Carbon Dioxide)


 

 

(K Class Wet Chemical)

 

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1320 West Irving Park Road
Bensenville, IL 60106

ph: 630-766-3000
fax: 630-766-3000