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When a fire starts, you have to act fast. Fires can spread quickly and in just a matter of minutes, a small fire can turn into a large scale blaze. Learning how to use a fire extinguisher properly can mean the difference between a minor scare and major damage. Keep reading to learn more about correct fire extinguisher service in British Columbia.

House fires are one of the common emergencies experienced by Canadians in their home. Time is of the essence in such incidents as a small fire can become life-threatening in just two minutes. The sad fact is that it is completely preventable.

When you go boating, your first priority is to check that you have all the proper safety equipment on board. This is crucial for ensuring the well-being of you and your fellow passengers. It’s also required by law.

As the owner or manager of a construction site, you need to ensure you’re in compliance with the provisions of the British Columbia Fire Code (BCFC) before breaking ground. This involves producing a fire safety plan in co-operation with the local fire department and other regulatory authorities such as the British Columbia Safety Authority and WorkSafeBC.

When it comes to fire safety in your British Columbia home and office, the most important thing is that you have a plan. Once a fire breaks out, you might have as little as two minutes to escape the burning building. Even if a fire is segregated to a particular area of your home or office, it’s not only the flames that you have to worry about most. Once smoke has had the time to build up, it becomes extremely difficult to breathe and even more difficult to manoeuver and escape the building. At Pacific Coast Fire Equipment, we offer products and services that range from fire safety plans to smoke alarms and portable extinguishers for your building in British Columbia. Let our team walk you through a few tips to keep in mind when preparing your home or office for a potential fire:

If a fire breaks out in your place of business, are your employees well equipped to handle the emergency before tragedy hits? You may not realize it, but the cost of fire is typically higher than that of implementing and maintaining a fire safety plan. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure your property, staff and customers are safe in the event of a real fire.