How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Business in Mombasa

🧯 How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher for Your Business in Mombasa

When it comes to protecting your workplace from fire risks, choosing the right type of fire extinguisher is one of the most important safety decisions you’ll ever make.
At BlazeShield & Safety Solutions, we help businesses across Mombasa County choose, install, and maintain the right firefighting equipment to stay compliant and protected.

🔥 Why Fire Extinguisher Selection Matters

Every workplace in Mombasa — whether a hotel, office, workshop, school, or petrol station — faces different fire risks. Using the wrong extinguisher can make a fire worse or cause injury.
That’s why it’s essential to understand the types of fire extinguishers and the fire classes they’re designed to handle.

🧠 Understanding Fire Classes

In Kenya, fires are classified based on the material that’s burning:

Fire Class

Type of Fire

Recommended Extinguisher

Class A

Paper, wood, textiles, plastics

Water or Foam

Class B

Flammable liquids like petrol, paint, oils

Foam or CO₂

Class C

Gaseous fires

Dry Chemical Powder (DCP)

Class D

Combustible metals

Specialized D-type Powder

Class F

Cooking oils and fats

Wet Chemical

Electrical Fires

Energized electrical equipment

CO₂ or DCP

🏢 Common Business Applications in Mombasa

Here’s how Mombasa businesses can match the right extinguishers to their environment:

• Hotels and Restaurants (Nyali, Diani, Bamburi): Wet Chemical & CO₂ extinguishers for kitchens.

• Offices & Commercial Buildings (Moi Avenue, CBD): DCP & CO₂ extinguishers for electrical safety.

• Workshops & Garages (Changamwe, Mikindani): DCP and Foam extinguishers for oil and fuel fires.

• Factories & Warehouses (Miritini, Shimanzi): Foam and DCP extinguishers for high-risk areas.

• Schools & Institutions: Water and DCP extinguishers for general safety.

⚙️ BlazeShield’s Expert Guidance

Choosing the correct extinguisher isn’t just about the fire class — it’s also about:

• Room size and risk exposure

• Type of materials stored

• Local fire safety compliance requirements

• Accessibility and visibility
  
  

At BlazeShield, our technicians perform on-site fire risk assessments and recommend the ideal type and number of extinguishers your premises need.
We also provide installation, refilling, inspection, and training — making us your one-stop fire safety company in Mombasa.

💡 Quick Tips from BlazeShield

✅ Place extinguishers near exits and visible areas
✅ Conduct regular inspections every 30 days
✅ Train your staff on how to use extinguishers properly
✅ Refill immediately after use or once every 12 months

🚨 Stay Compliant, Stay Protected

Fire safety compliance isn’t optional — it’s mandatory for every business in Mombasa under Kenyan fire safety regulations.
Partner with BlazeShield & Safety Solutions for certified, high-quality extinguishers and maintenance services.

📞 Get in Touch

For expert advice and the best fire extinguishers for your business in Mombasa, contact:

📧 info@blazeshieldsafety.co.ke
📞 +254 745 950 009 / +254 783 494 990
🌐 www.blazeshieldsafety.co.ke

BlazeShield & Safety Solutions — Keeping Mombasa Businesses Fire-Ready.