FireShield Foam Fire Extinguisher

Foam fire extinguishers can be used on Class A and Class B fires, fires involving combustible solids and liquids.

This includes wood, paper, and fabrics (Class A), as well as petrol, oil, and alcohol (Class B).

Where a foam has been dielectrically tested up to 35,000V, foam extinguishers can be used on electronic items.

A foam fire extinguisher has a red cylinder with a cream-coloured label and white capitalised text.

For a foam fire extinguisher to meet BS EN3 standards, 95% of the body must be red, and the remaining 5% must be covered by the cream-coloured label/band.

Typical use cases for foam fire extinguishers include garages, factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals, and shops. These usually have a water extinguisher with a foam extinguisher for added protection against flammable liquids.

Yes, a foam fire extinguisher can be refilled after use. This also happens when they reach their service date. A refill is the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly option to keep your extinguishers in working order and your properties protected.

Regular maintenance is essential for compliance and safety, which is why OHEAP Fire and Security offers this as a complete service. Book your service with us today!

Every fire extinguisher we supply comes fully serviced and ready to go.

Once a year, your foam fire extinguishers should be serviced by a qualified engineer. This is a basic service checking for pressure, damage, and general condition.

Every five years, fire extinguishers require a full discharge test and refill to ensure they continue to work as expected. An extinguisher should be refilled immediately if it has been used, even slightly.

The type of fire extinguisher you need will depend on the fire type you need to extinguish or protect your property or business from. Checking fire classes will determine this.

• Class A - Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth, etc.) - Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder, and Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers.

• Class B - Flammable Liquids (Petrol, Oils, Solvents, etc.) - CO2, Dry Powder, and Foam Fire Extinguishers.

• Class C - Flammable Gases (Propane, Butane, etc.) - Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers

• Class D - Flammable Metals (Magnesium, Sodium, Titanium, etc.) - A Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX, and L2).

• Electrical Fires - CO2 and Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers.

• Class F - Cooking Fires (Cooking Oils and Fats) - A Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher.

• Lithium-Ion Battery Fires - Specialist Lithium-Ion or All-Fires Fire Extinguishers (Firexo, LFX, Lith-Ex, and Multimax).

An AFFF foam fire extinguisher creates a thick foam blanket that cools and smothers the fire, cutting off the oxygen supply. This blanket or barrier between the fire and the air prevents re-ignition. Due to this, foam extinguishers are extremely effective on flammable liquid and solid combustible fires.