SRH Fire Protection

23/09/2015

HERITAGE / Braai Day

AT THE BRAAI
Fire is quick and can do a lot of damage if not handled correctly. Here are some tips to ensure your braai experience is fun and safe.

As you are working with an open flame, make sure you have some sort of fire extinguisher plan, a bucket of sand, or a fire extinguisher on hand.
Make sure the open flame is away from thatch or any other structure or item that may catch alight if the fire/ braai where to change direction or fall over, or if a breeze were to pick up.
Keep your braai and grill clean. Fat from cooking may fuel an already large flame.
Smoke-
This can be toxic, so make sure you are not breathing it in in large amounts.
Be careful with children, their bodies are smaller and will deal with smoke differently to adults.
Never leave a fire unattended, especially if there are young children and animals around.
Oven gloves should be used when handling grills.
Braai tools are essential, their longer reach allows you to safely work with the food without getting burnt- don’t try to use normal eating utensils to move food around on the grill.

18/09/2015

SRH Fire protection will now be supplying Fire pumps to the general public and for less than a tenth of the price of the pumps supplied to Nkandla. We as the public can also turn our pools into Fire Pools.

Davey Firefighter petrol driven pump
5.5 Honda GX160 engine
Flow capacities to 500 lpm
Maximum total head 72m
Maximum suction lift 7m
Maximum water temperature 50ºC
Minimum water temperature 1ºC
Maximum casing pressure 1000kPa

Starting at: R7500 ex.vat
Price excludes all adaptors and hoses that can be added to suite your needs

24/08/2015

Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home? Would your kids know? Take the time now to review fire safety facts and tips so your family will be prepared in the event of a fire emergency in your home.

Fire Prevention
Of course, the best way to practice fire safety is to make sure a fire doesn't break out in the first place. That means you should always be aware of potential hazards in your home.

Start by keeping these tips in mind:

1.Electrical Appliances, Cords, and Outlets

Are your electrical appliances in good condition, without loose or frayed cords or plugs?
Are your outlets overloaded with plugs from the TV, computer, printer, video game system, and stereo?
Are you overusing an extension cord?
Do the light fixtures in your home use bulbs that are the correct wattage?
Does your home contain GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters) and/or AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters), which prevent electrical shock and fire by shutting off faulty circuits?
Look around your house for potential problems.
And unless you're a trained electrician, be careful about do-it-yourself electrical projects. Studies have shown that many home fires are caused by improper installation of electrical devices.

Other tips:

Replace or professionally repair any appliances that spark, smell unusual, or overheat.
Don't run electrical wires under rugs.
Make sure lamps and night-lights are not touching bedspreads, drapes, or other fabrics.
Use caution when using electric blankets.
Don't let kids use kitchen appliances by themselves and supervise any art or science projects that involve electrical devices.
Cover any outlets that are not in use with plastic safety covers if you have toddlers or young children in your home.

06/05/2015

Cars can catch fire for many reasons. Mechanical or electrical issues are the most common cause. A car can also catch fire as the result of a bad crash. If you see smoke or flames or smell burning rubber or plastic, respond immediately.

What to do if your car is on fire

Pull over as quickly as it is safe to do so, be sure to use your signal as you make your way to a safe location off the road such as the breakdown lane or rest stop.
Once you have stopped, TURN OFF the engine.
GET everyone out of the car. Never return to a burning car for anything.
MOVE everyone at least 35 meters from the burning car and well away from traffic.
CALL the Fire Department.
How to prevent a car fire

Have your car serviced regularly by a professionally trained mechanic. If you spot leaks, your car is not running properly, get it checked. A well-maintained car is less likely to have a fire.
If you must transport gasoline, transport only a small amount in a certified gas can that is sealed. Keep a window open for ventilation.
Gas cans and propane cylinders should never be transported in the passenger compartment.
Never park a car where flammables, such as grass, are touching the catalytic converter.
Drive safely to avoid an accident.
Know the danger signs

Cracked or loose wiring or electrical problems, including a fuse that blows more than once
Oil or fluid leaks
Oil cap not on securely
Rapid changes in fuel or fluid level, or engine temperature

20/03/2015

Landscaping a garden for fire protection

1.Plant screening trees.
2.Build stone walls as a radiant heat shield.
3.Position lawns and other low fire risk features between houses and where a veldfire is most likely to approach from.
4.Maintain green lawns, cultivated soils or gravelled areas beneath trees.
5.Remove dead trees, branches and leaves.
6.Prune lower branches to avoid continuous fuel from ground to tree canopy.
7.Remove trees close to house or overhanging or touching a house.
8.Ensure trees are a safe distance from buildings and power lines.
9.Avoid dense clumps of trees and remove highly flammable trees.
10.Maintain building protection zones around all buildings.

02/03/2015

02/03/2015

Restaurants—with their open flames, hot equipment, electrical connections, cooking oils, cleaning chemicals and paper products—have all the ingredients for a fire to flame out of control. Nearly 8,000 eating and drinking establishments report a fire each year, according to 2006-2010 data tabulated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in Quincy, Mass. These fires caused an annual average of $246 million in direct property damage.

A fire can devastate your business, leading to lost revenues and even permanent closure. But there are steps you can take to prevent fires and minimize the damage.

16/02/2015

A clip showing the effectiveness of the Piranha Fire suppression system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58xG4TzkuG8

Torvac is an authorised supplier and installer of Ansul Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems. The Pirahna Kitchen Fire Suppression System is the industry leader ...

16/02/2015

The flagship of our new product range

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofRrROjTNFE

For more information please visit www.tfppemea.com The Piranha Restaurant Fire Suppression System is specially designed to ensure complete fire safety whilst...

08/07/2014

A small clip on the correct use of fire extinguishers and different classes of fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT5jtCynllY

Star Leasing Company presents how to reduce incidents of fires and fire extinguisher use. Produced by Nick James Productions http://www.nickjamesproductions....

02/07/2014

Here is a short clip to show the effect fire has in modern homes.
Watch the time closely. It's scary to think you only have about 3 minutes before it is too late.

http://youtu.be/aDNPhq5ggoE

This video, made by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Testing) shows the danger of "modern" fires compared to the danger of fires occuring 40 years a...