Tampa Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable fire extinguishers are generally light weight and purposely designed for ease of use in the event of a fire. We sale and install mounting brackets and portable fire extinguishers near all fire hazards present in your home residence or commercial business. Making them conveniently nearby the fire hazard they were intended to extinguish.

Commercial business owners are responsible to comply with Tampa Fire Codes. Almost all commercial business are required to have installed portable fire extinguishers near fire hazards present. Check with Tampa's Fire Department or Tampa's Municipal Building and Fire Codes for details.

Tampa Fire Extinguisher Sales and Service

We sale, service, repair, recharge, refill, test and inspect fire extinguishers, install cabinets, offer hydrostatic testing on all extinguisher cylinders. We take care of your annual inspections, 6 year tear-downs and 12 year hydrostatic tests. We have a huge inventory of fire extinguishers for sale.

Tampa Fire Extinguisher Refill and Recharge

Our Fire Extinguisher Services

Tampa Fire Extinguisher Refills
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Tampa Fire Extinguisher Annual Tags
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Tampa Fire Extinguisher Service
Tampa Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Tampa Fire Extinguisher Tests
Tampa Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Tampa Fire Extinguisher Training and Certificates

Tampa Fire Protection
Maintenance Schedule

Maintaining your fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire suppression systems, portable fire extinguishers all equipment, products and their components keeps your fire protection system operating properly. Tampa commercial business owners may be required by Federal, State, OSHA, the City of Tampa Municipal Health, Building or Fire Codes.

Helping You Comply With Fire Codes:

Fire Sprinkler Tests and Inspections
Fire Suppression Tests and Inspections
Fire Alarm Tests and Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Tests and Inspections

We offer a maintenance schedule to properly inspect your fire protection systems according to NFPA Standards and Codes. We comply with all Municipal, Building and Fire Codes set forth by the City of Tampa. Our fire protection services include:

Quarterly Fire Protection System Inspections
Annual Fire Protection System Inspections
Annual Portable Fire Extinguisher Tags, Tests and Inspections

Refills
Recharges
Tagging
Hydrostatic Testing

Portable extinguishers require periodic maintenance. Fire Systems, Inc. can provide a complete inspection as required by NFPA 10. We will make recommendations to ensure your facility is protected with the appropriate fire extinguishers. Any necessary repairs or recharges can be done on site.

All of these services are performed using Florida Fire Service, Inc. technicians, without sub-contracting. We do not depend on another company for our expertise we use our own technicians to service and repair your fire extinguishers; this gives us better control over the quality of service we are able to provide. When you call Florida Fire Service, Inc, Inc. we put you in contact with an individual specifically trained to address your fire protection needs.

Training in the use of Fire Extinguishers

Employee training in the use of fire extinguishers should be an important part of your safety program. At Florida Fire Service, Inc. we offer a complete program of employee training in the use of portable fire extinguishers. Studies have shown that an employee with even minimal training is able to put out significantly larger fires than those with no training.

Where to use Fire Extinguishers

It is natural for a person to use the extinguisher located nearest to a fire. This makes it essential that the correct type and size be placed in close proximity to a potential hazard. The most current issue of NFPA-10 should be consulted for minimum recommended fire extinguisher types, placement and travel distances.

All fire extinguisher nameplates have either the letter or picture symbols shown below. Anyone who might be expected to use a fire extinguisher should be familiar with the letter or picture symbols identifying the type(s) of fire on which it may be used.

How to use Portable Fire Extinguishers

New extinguishers are furnished with a detailed owner’s manual containing valuable information. The extinguisher nameplate contains the "How to Use" illustrations shown below. Potential operators should be very familiar with these instructions. The code for portable fire extinguishers regarding selection, distribution, inspection, maintenance, recharging and hydrostatic testing is NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Fire Extinguishers	Monthly	Quarterly	Semi-annual	Annual	Other	CODE	NFPA 10
Inspection						4-3.1	Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals.
Maintenance						4-4.1	Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection.
6-Year Maintenance						4-4.3	Every 6 years, stored-pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures.
Hydrostatic Test						5-2	Refer to Table 5-2.
Pressurized Water							5 Years
Wetting Agent(s)							5 Years
AFFF Foam							5 Years
FFFP Foam							5 Years
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)							5 Years
Dry Chemical(s)							12 Years
Halogenated Agent(s)							12 Years
Hose Conductivity Testing						4-4.1.2	A conductivity test shall be conducted annually on all carbon dioxide hose assemblies.

Fire Protection Education:

Florida Fire Service, Inc provides the continuing education requirements for licensed installers of fire protection, fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems. Professional development courses are required for all licensed fire protection contractors, technicians and installers in the State of Florida.

Fire Protection University

Continuing Education Requirements for Fire Protection Contractors, Technicians or Installers for Re-Certification & Professional Development. Courses approved through various Fire Marshall Offices in Florida.

Fire Extinguisher Education /
Training and Certificates

We educate children, adults and employees on how to properly use a fire extinguisher in emergencies. Receive a fire extinguisher training certificate upon course completion.

Never Out Serviced

We have provided the best fire protection service in Tampa, FL since 1968 and have only improved over the years. Don't be fooled by fire protection companies that have lower classification licenses or that sub-contract services do not provide all fire protection services required & look to replace equipment instead of performing services to fix, repair or maintain your fire protection system.

We believe in customer satisfaction and strive to deliver only the best most professional service, we make every effort to earn your repeat and referral business. Customer satisfaction is our number-one priority.
Protecting homes & commercial business in the Tampa area with our fire protection services, installing fire life safety products since 1968.

State Licensed, Nationally Certified and Fully Insured to Service Your Fire Protection System

Florida Fire Service, Inc. is nationally certified, state licensed, and fully insured. Your full service fire protection company in Tampa. Our employees, fire protection technicians & installers are Level II F.D.L.E., background checked & certified to service your fire protection system.

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