Fire Extinguishers Trained by the Fire Industry Association (FIA)

Each of our Fire Extinguisher engineers are trained by the FIA (Fire Industry Association) in the Service & Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers to British Standard BS5306-3. As a result we are not only qualified to provide advice on the suitability and positioning of portable extinguishers but to also carry out maintenance and periodic servicing.

British Standards

• Your fire detection and firefighting equipment must be manufactured, installed and maintained in accordance with the relevant
• British Standards to ensures that it will be deemed to be ‘suitable’ and ‘adequate’ and ‘properly maintained’. The appropriate
• Certification by a UKAS-accredited independent third party guarantees this.

Fire Extinguisher Classifications

A Wood, paper & textiles

B Flammable liquids

C Flammable gases

D Metal

E Electrical Apparatus

F Cooking oil & fat fires

Employer’s Responsibilities

• Appropriate firefighting equipment must be provided.
• That firefighting equipment must be properly maintained.
• All employees must be adequately trained in fire action to be taken.