Comprehensive Fire Safety & Equipment Inspection
Workplace fire safety is about more than just having a red can in the corner. It is about ensuring your entire fire protection system—from hose reels to blankets—is functional, accessible, and compliant with Australian Standards. At Safety First Test and Tag, we provide a holistic fire safety service. We inspect, test, and maintain your essential fire equipment to AS 1851, ensuring your business is safe, insured, and ready for council audits.
Our Fire Safety Solutions
We are your one-stop shop for fire protection. Instead of juggling multiple contractors, our certified technicians can inspect all your equipment in a single visit:
Fire Extinguishers: [Link to Extinguisher Page] Regular 6-monthly inspections, pressure tests, and refills.
Fire Hose Reels: Unwind, flow, and pressure testing to ensure reels are not seized or leaking.
Fire Blankets: Visual inspections for kitchens and industrial areas to ensure blankets are free of grease and tears.
Smoke Alarms: Functional testing and battery replacement for commercial and residential properties.
Signage & Compliance: Ensuring ‘Fire Extinguisher’ and ‘Fire Hose Reel’ ID signs are correctly placed and visible.
Fire Hose Reel Testing
Fire hose reels are often neglected, but they are critical for fighting Class A fires (paper, wood, plastic). Under AS 1851, hose reels require rigorous testing every 6 months:
Flow Test: We ensure water flows correctly and the nozzle isn’t blocked.
Hose Integrity: We check the full length of the hose for cracks, leaks, or sun damage.
Bearings & Swing: We ensure the drum spins freely so the hose can be deployed quickly in an emergency. Note: Hose reels must be tagged just like extinguishers
Fire Blankets & Kitchen Safety
For cafes, restaurants, and office kitchenettes, a Fire Blanket is your first line of defense against cooking oil fires. We inspect blankets to ensure:
The pull tabs are accessible.
The blanket is folded correctly for quick release.
The material has not been contaminated by cooking oils or pests.
Why Regular Maintenance Matters
It is not just about avoiding a fine. Regular fire safety maintenance ensures:
Insurance Validity: Most business insurance policies are void if you cannot prove your fire equipment was maintained to Australian Standards.
Staff Safety: Your employees rely on this equipment to escape safely during an incident.
Audit Readiness: We provide a detailed Essential Safety Measures (ESM) report, so you can prove compliance to WorkSafe or Council inspectors immediately.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do Fire Hose Reels need testing? Like extinguishers, hose reels must be inspected every 6 months by a competent person.
Do I need a Fire Blanket? If your workplace has a kitchen, stove, or uses cooking oils/fats, a fire blanket is highly recommended and often mandatory under building codes.
Can you replace my smoke alarm batteries? Yes. We can test smoke alarms and replace 9V or lithium batteries during our routine safety visit.
