Is installation of fire extinguishers important? Well, answer to this question is definitely in the affirmative! These are safety devices that play a pivotal role in safeguarding life and property when a fire breaks out.
However, for some people these as mere red cans on walls, while others that have faced minor fire problem or a conflagration consider these as the real lifesavers!
According to statistics of FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association) and IFEDA (Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association), 80% of fire cases were solved with the help of fire extinguishers and 75% of the cases didn’t require help from the fire department.
Following are a few more interesting facts that proves true value of fire extinguishers in different areas-
In academic settings
Every year, fire equipment is used to control approximately fifteen thousand incidents of fire in schools, colleges, universities, dormitories. Fire extinguishers are successfully used more than 40 times each day.
In hotels
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 3,900 cases of fire occurrence were logged in hotels and motels that resulted into $76 million property loss. Cooking is the prime reason behind fire occurrence in hotels and electrical malfunctions & heating are additional reasons that cause fires.
Hence, with 73% of fire extinguisher installation in hotels play an essential role in safeguarding life of customers.
Protects environment
Fire equipment in NY or elsewhere used to control fire at a very early stage before it causes disastrous results. According to White Paper from Green Collar Research, fire equipment plays a vital role in protecting the environment as well. Following are a few points that show extinguishers have significant positive impacts on the environment-
However, for some people these as mere red cans on walls, while others that have faced minor fire problem or a conflagration consider these as the real lifesavers!
According to statistics of FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association) and IFEDA (Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association), 80% of fire cases were solved with the help of fire extinguishers and 75% of the cases didn’t require help from the fire department.
Following are a few more interesting facts that proves true value of fire extinguishers in different areas-
In academic settings
Every year, fire equipment is used to control approximately fifteen thousand incidents of fire in schools, colleges, universities, dormitories. Fire extinguishers are successfully used more than 40 times each day.
In hotels
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 3,900 cases of fire occurrence were logged in hotels and motels that resulted into $76 million property loss. Cooking is the prime reason behind fire occurrence in hotels and electrical malfunctions & heating are additional reasons that cause fires.
Hence, with 73% of fire extinguisher installation in hotels play an essential role in safeguarding life of customers.
Protects environment
Fire equipment in NY or elsewhere used to control fire at a very early stage before it causes disastrous results. According to White Paper from Green Collar Research, fire equipment plays a vital role in protecting the environment as well. Following are a few points that show extinguishers have significant positive impacts on the environment-
- Fewer carbon emissions
- Reduced embodied carbon
- Reduced water use
- Reduced levels of persistent pollutants
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