Having firefighting tools is one factor; realizing whether or not it’s appropriate for the danger is one other. That distinction was at the coronary heart of a two-day fire safety convention organised by Ebby-Tek Services Limited at the side of Johnson Controls Inc. at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The programme introduced collectively representatives of oil and gasoline corporations, manufacturing organisations and fire safety professionals to deepen their understanding of fire safety applied sciences and their software in safeguarding amenities.
With over 20 years of service in fire safety and safety, Ebby-Tek Services Limited has supported the oil and gasoline trade, establishments and particular person finish customers.
Speaking at the occasion, Engineer Ikechukwu Amanfo, Chief Executive Officer of Ebby-Tek Services Limited, highlighted the significance of preserving industrial operators and fire response groups informed about developments in fire suppression know-how.
The convention constructed on this expertise, drawing on Johnson Controls’ Inc. longstanding experience, analysis and persevering with technological improvement. Gerard Visser, Johnson Controls Inc. Business Development Manager, Foam, for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, facilitated the technical coaching classes on firefighting foams. Corne Momberg, Sales Director, Africa, at Johnson Controls Inc., shared professional information on kitchen fires and the number of acceptable fire suppression programs.
A key focus was the transition from Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) to non-fluorinated foam (NFF), amid evolving worldwide rules limiting PFAS-containing firefighting foams and rising environmental issues.
The coaching emphasised that finish customers want to grasp the foam they at present maintain, the dangers it’s designed to handle and its suitability for the particular fuels and working circumstances inside their amenities. Selecting a substitute requires information of each the product’s efficiency and the tools by means of which will probably be utilized.
Particular consideration was given to 3 important elements in non-fluorinated foam efficiency: growth, viscosity and software density. Participants explored the significance of contemplating these elements collectively, alongside the gas concerned, the foam’s examined efficiency and the suitability of the discharge tools, to assist efficient fire management and extinguishment.
Participants have been inspired to look past product labels and buy costs when selecting firefighting foam. The emphasis was on deciding on high quality, appropriately examined merchandise suited to their trade’s particular hazards and fire safety programs.
The programme additionally examined the wider function of prevention, early detection and automatic suppression in defending lives, tools and enterprise operations.
Through the two-day engagement, the organisers aimed to equip contributors with the sensible information to evaluate accessible applied sciences and make informed buying and operational decisions.
The central message was clear: efficient fire safety begins with understanding the danger, realizing the know-how and selecting the proper resolution.
