Kistler O’Brien Fire Protection has been servicing fire extinguishers for over 85 years. As your first defense against a small fire, a properly inspected and maintained fire extinguisher could be the difference between life or death and serious damage to your property.
EXTINGUISHER CLASSES
Extinguishers labeled “Class A” are for use on wood, paper, cloth, trash and other ordinary material fires. Class A is often combined with Class B, Class C and/or Class K to provide fire suppression for specific or multiple applications. Extinguishers with this class are often available as wet or dry types depending on application and hazard.
Extinguishers labeled “Class B” are for use on gas, oil, paint and other flammable liquid fires. Class B is often combined with Class A or Class C to provide fire suppression for specific or multiple applications. Extinguishers with this class are often available as wet or dry types depending on application and hazard.
Extinguishers labeled “Cass C” are for use on live electrical equipment fires without danger to the extinguisher operator. Class C is often combined with Class A and Class B to provide fire suppression for specific or multiple applications. Extinguishers with this class are often available as dry type and can be application specific.
Extinguishers labeled “Class D” are for use on combustible metals and metal alloy fires. This is a special application extinguisher specifically built for industries where combustible metals are a hazard. Extinguishers with this class are often available as wet or dry types depending on application and hazard.
Extinguishers labeled “Class K” are for use on cooking media such as vegetable and animal oils and fats. Class K is often combined with Class A for optimal restaurant kitchen fire suppression. Extinguishers with this class are often available as wet or dry types depending on application and hazard.
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FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
Do your employees know what to do in an emergency situation? Have you ever used an extinguisher before? Kistler O’Brien teaches important Fire Safety Training that satisfies OSHA requirements for you and your team. Schedule a session and learn more how to protect life and property.
WALK-IN FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
Come visit our facility with your extinguisher and we will perform inspections, maintenance, hydrostatic testing and recharging. Fire extinguishers are also available for sale at any of our three locations from 7:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday. Stop by today!
