Backflow is the undesirable reversal of the flow of water from its intended direction in any pipeline or plumbing system. Backflow is dangerous because it can allow drinking water in plumbing systems to become contaminated and unusable.
At Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we have been providing Backflow Testing and Services to Virginia for over 45 years. We are professionals and we have hundreds of satisfied customers because of our prompt service, attention to detail and efficient administration of tests and results.
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require compressed air/gas cylinders be periodically tested and inspected internally and externally by a DOT certified testing agency.
Hydrotesting is offered by Fire and Safety Equipment Company, as a service for each customer that ensures reliability of pressure vessels and instills confidence that the appropriate DOT standards are strictly enforced.
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require compressed air/gas cylinders be periodically tested and inspected internally and externally by a DOT certified testing agency.
Hydrotesting is offered by Fire and Safety Equipment Company, as a friendly, mobile service for each customer that ensures reliability of pressure vessels and instills confidence that the appropriate DOT standards are strictly enforced. The benefit of Mobile Hydrotesting is minimizing the amount of time that your SCBA’s are out of service.
Emergency lights and exit signs often do not get much attention until they are needed. At Fire and Safety Equipment Company we provide service to your Emergency Lights, ensuring that all exit paths are adequately lit, appropriate signage has been posted, your lights are adequately maintained, as well as preforming required monthly/annual inspections to them.
Protection from fire starts with making sure your fire extinguishers are ready to go. Extinguishers are the first line of defense during a fire emergency. The potential for a small fire to grow and cause significant damage is much more than most people realize. It is important that you have each unit in your building, restaurant, or home properly tested and inspected.
Fire & Safety Equipment Company offers a wide variety of fire extinguisher services guaranteed to keep your fire extinguisher in shape and ready to protect your building in the event of a fire.
The purpose of NFPA 1962 is to provide a reasonable level of safety for users of fire hose and a reasonable degree of assurance that the hose, coupling assemblies, appliances and nozzles will perform as designed. This applies to the care of all types of fire hose, coupling assemblies, appliances and nozzles while in service, in use and after use, including inspecting and service testing. Fire hose is the most important and relied-upon tool a firefighter carries.
At Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we offer Fire Hose Testing as a friendly, mobile service. This takes a logistical nightmare off your shoulders and keeps you NFPA 1962 compliant while minimizing out-of-service times. Reach out to us today for more information on our Hose Testing Services.
Suppression systems have become a necessity to several industries as they help control damage and loss to equipment. Common means of detection are through heat sensors, wiring, or manual detection (depending on system selection).
Fire suppression systems need periodic service & maintenance. At Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we inspect and service all brands of systems; as well as, providing routine services such as restaurant inspections and installs, paint booth inspections and installs, and vehicle Inspections and installs.
Breathing apparatus must be flow tested every year using an approved flow test device. Fire & Safety Equipment Company is an MSA authorized distributor, as well as a MSA Authorized Air-Mask Maintenance Center. We can offer annual service contracts and on-site Flow Testing service for areas across Virginia.
We keep an extensive inventory of parts, allowing us to provide quick turn-around of repairs and get your breathing apparatus back in service as soon as possible.
We know safety is important to our clients. One injury can significantly impact a project’s schedule and budget, not to mention the human cost of injury.
A good safety program is the best way to avoid accidents. At Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we can go through your facility and make recommendations on potential problems, make suggestions on things you can do to be prepared in case of an accident, and help you write a safety policy that fits your needs.
When entering a hazardous environment, gain peace of mind knowing you’re protected with the best equipment available. At Fire and Safety Equipment Company, we rent gas meters by the day or longer. The rental is complete with meter, charger and calibration gas.
Fire & Safety Equipment Company is an authorized Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) distributor. We are also a factory authorized service center. We offer comprehensive maintenance and repair of both low and high pressure MSA Air Masks by Certified Air Mask Repair Education (C.A.R.E.) technicians. SCBA maintenance covers procedures necessary to conduct inspection, general cleaning, and limited maintenance in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. Fire & Safety is equipped to provide in house service, or we can come to your location.
Painting and paint removal present hazards requiring effective controls. Hazards include exposure to toxic materials and flammable or explosive mists, particulates, and vapors. Potential physical and health hazards may be effectively controlled by appropriate work procedures, controls, facility design, protective clothing, and equipment. At Fire and Safety Equipment Company, we ensure that your paint booth is Up-to-speed with OSHA and NFPA, creating a safe and effective workspace.
OSHA Agencies require employers to fit test workers who must wear respirators on the job. Respirator Fit Testing is performed to determine if an employee can maintain an acceptable respiratory fit and seal. There are two types of fit tests: qualitative and quantitative and at Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we can both to you, in-house or at your location.
According to NFPA, dirty hoods are the major causes of fire in commercial kitchens. The grime and grease that accumulates under the hood over time may drip on the stoves and ignite a grease fire. At Fire and Safety Equipment Company, we offer professional restaurant hood cleaning to help keep your kitchen safe. Our team ensures that your kitchen is in compliance and whether or not you need a general assessment or a complete exhaust system cleaning.
We know safety is important to our clients. One injury can significantly impact a project’s schedule and budget, not to mention the human cost of injury.
A good safety program is the best way to avoid accidents. At Fire & Safety Equipment Company, we can go through your facility and make recommendations on potential problems, make suggestions on things you can do to be prepared in case of an accident, and help you write a safety policy that fits your needs.
Sprinklers can be an important part of your fire protection plan. We inspect and repair both wet & dry systems. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) establishes the standards and guidelines for fire protection systems. When it comes to fire sprinkler systems specifically, the NFPA 25 is the standard for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems and “compliance helps maximize integrity to avoid failure and ensure fast, effective response in a fire emergency.” At Fire & Safety Equipment Company we provide your installations, inspections, and service to make sure you and your building are safe and your sprinklers are working the way they should.
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The Streamlight Survivor LED Flashlight is perfect for the firefighter in your life. It attaches to equipment securely, is water and impact resistant, and meets NFPA 1971-8.6 at 500 degrees.