Fire Extinguisher and Fire Safety Information to help keep you safe

How many vehicles catch fire in Australia each year — and where do EVs sit in the picture? Verified statistics from Fire and Rescue NSW (10-year data) and EV FireSafe, with the honest read on what a car fire extinguisher can and cannot do.

The wrong fire extinguisher in a kitchen can spread the fire or cause a steam explosion. Wet chemical is the only safe choice for cooking oil fires. Size guide, placement rules and AS 2444 compliance explained.

There are five types of fire extinguishers in Australia — dry chemical (ABE/BE), CO2 carbon dioxide, wet chemical, foam, and water. Each is designed for specific fire classes and identified by a coloured band on the cylinder. Using the wrong type can make a fire worse rather than better, so knowing which extinguisher you need…

When a fire starts in your home or business, you have mere seconds to act. Your best line of defence is a using the correct fire extinguisher. However, a lack of maintenance or improper use of the fire extinguisher could endanger your life and put your property at risk of serious damage. With the right…

To choose the right fire extinguisher, identify what’s most likely to catch fire in your location, match that to an Australian fire class (A–F), then select the extinguisher type rated for that class. For most Australian homes, a 2.5kg ABE dry chemical extinguisher covers the main risks. Kitchens need a wet chemical extinguisher. Server rooms…