subject: Importance Of Fire Fighting Equipments [print this page] Fire is a dangerous and important element in nature. There is useful in many cases like cooking food, keeps our houses warm in winters, bring light in the dark and many other uses. But the fire has disadvantages also. It can endanger the life of living beings and ruin property. If you want to be safe then you should have some knowledge about how fire can generate and how to prevent it. Fire takes place in the presence of fuel, heat and oxygen. In case of large fires, extinguishing of fire is not easy. Fire fighting equipments are required in case of heavy fire. Heavy fire is not controlled by the common man, professional and experienced persons are required at that time.
Every place whether it is a home, workplace, mall or any building, all buildings use natural gas, electricity and flammable liquids. The buildings are becoming prone to disasters like fire. Fire prevention and safety are necessary for every living being. Technological advancement resulted in the making offirefighting equipment. It is beneficial to place some commonFire safety equipments. Fighting with fire involves firefighters with many tools, equipments and many other things. Fire fighters need more than high pressure hoses and many pieces of gear. They need heavy boots and heavy coats. Proper eye wear is necessary for fire fighters. In a fire it is very difficult to see what you are up against. Eye protection is very necessary.Firefighting equipmentis of many categories. Among these are detectors, alarms, and extinguishers, foam equipment, breathing apparatus, passive fire protection, fire pumps, thermal imaging cameras, fire vehicles and personal protection equipment. In operations, you need a self contained breathing apparatus and breathing air compressor which provide air supply to fire victims. The manufacturing companies of protective clothing developed revolutionary lines of clothes which integrated fire retardant material.
Fire department and authorities are providing services to check new and old buildings. The fire department also promotes the use of fire equipments that may prevent a fire. Fire bridges have a protective suit like helmet, heavy shoes, gloves and other things. Fire suits, blankets, safety belts and other protection equipments or tools are helpful in preventing fires. These equipments and tools should be used with care and protection. Correct training, knowledge and orientation are must for the use of these equipments. It is needed to read the instructions and usage of these fire equipments.
Fire fighting gearincludes straps, first aid bags, strings and belts. Firefighters use a special kind of belts that hold fire fighting equipments like small extinguisher, hydrant wrenches and axes. Bundling straps are used to hold items together. The equipments for firefighters should be of good quality because the risk in using defective or outdated equipment is very high. The gear is available in the fabrics. The fabric decreases the risk of steam burns. The pants and shirts made of this fabric offer dryness and are very comfortable to wear. The fabric regulates body temperature and dries very quickly. Its antimicrobial property prevents the growth of bacterial odors. So live with safety and protection.
