What is Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM)?

The Ocean Grove Fire Brigade on behalf of the CFA offer the following fully acredited and professional services according to your business needs and the legal requirements of your premises.

Quotation

The Brigade would be pleased to provide you with a quotation for the maintenance of your portable fire equipment or for the supply of new portable fire equipment to meet your requirements.

Arrange your quotation

Sales and Installation

The brigade is also pleased to sell you quality portable fire equipment products to meet your needs. The Brigade has an extenive range of products that can be delivered to you in a timely manner. We can also arrange installation of these products.

Fire Extinguishers

	Water Used for fires involving wood, paper, and plastics. It is dangerous to use these on flammable liquid, electrical equipment, cooking oil and fat fires.
	Dry Chemical ABE Powder Used for fires involving wood, paper, plastic, flammable and combustible liquids but not cooking oils or fats. Also can be used for flammable gases and electrical equipment. BE Powder Useful for fires involving flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and electrical equipment.
	Wet Chemical Used for fires involving wood, paper, plastics, cooking oils and fats. It is dangerous to use on electrical equipment.
	Carbon Dioxide (C02) Useful for fires involving electrical equipment. In windy conditions not suitable for outdoor use, as the wind may have an effect on the efficiency of the extinguisher in putting the fire out.
	Foam Used for fires involving wood, paper, plastics, flammable and combustible liquids. It is dangerous to used on electrical equipment .
	Portable Fire Extinguisher Guide © - pdf 243k

Fire Hoses & Reels

	Fire Hose Extends 30 metres with a diameter of either 64 or 38 mm. The hose is connected to a fire main system via a hydrant (often refered to as 'millcock') and a nozzle is attached to the end of the hose that enables the operator to control the direction of water onto the fire.
	Hose Reel Usually found in buildings over 500 square metres and special risk locations such as schools, hotels, hospitals, car parks, warehouses and workshops, factories, theatres and concert halls. Extends 36 metres and is connected to main water supply.

Fire Blankets

Multiple sizes. Fire blankets are made out of fire resistant fabric and are used to smother flames caused through cooking or clothing fires. They should be located in the kitchen (away from the stove), preferably between the stove and the kitchen exit. Once used in a fire they must be replaced.

Maintenance

The brigade specialises in the maintenance of portable fire equipment to meet Australian Standard 1851.1 (2005). Your business premises will have a requirement, through the Building Code of Australia, to have a portable fire equipment maintenance process in place which meets the Australian standards.

By engaging the brigade for this service you are supporting the brigade, and importantly we get to know you!

Arrange the maintenance of your portable fire equipment.

What other benefits are there of using the CFA FEM?

• The brigade relies on the local Ocean Grove community for support. Your business will be providing financial support to the brigade.
• The CFA understand the importance of effective fire equipment and follow the correct servicing procedures.
• Our standing in our community if vital to us.

Further Advice

If you are uncertain about what to do next or would like to discuss concerns relating to portable fire equipment leave contact details and an outline of your concern and we will contact you: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ph: 1300 36 36 61

_{Please note the information contained on this page has been derived from the CFA Website at (http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/business/equipment/what_cfaoffers.htm). For further information on what the CFA can offer your business and legal requirements please visit the aforementioned site.}