New Study: Fire Extinguisher Service Cuts Building Fire Emissions by 99%

A recent report by Jensen Hughes, commissioned by the Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, delivers a powerful conclusion: portable fire extinguishers and their service play a critical role in reducing the carbon footprint of building fires.

✅ Key findings:

By ensuring regular fire extinguisher service, buildings can significantly minimize their environmental impact.

• Fire-related emissions can increase a building’s total carbon footprint by 1–14%.
• Automatic sprinklers reduce fire emissions by ~90%.
• Portable fire extinguishers eliminate an additional 93.6% of the remaining emissions.
• Together, they reduce total fire-related carbon emissions by ~99%.

💡 Example: A typical office building fire emits ~36,795 kg of CO₂. With extinguishers and sprinklers used early, this drops to just ~235 kg.

In other words: Early fire suppression isn’t just about safety — it’s about sustainability.

Importance of Fire Extinguisher Service

📌 Read the full report here: https://femalifesafety.org/portable-fire-extinguishers-reduce-carbon-footprint-of-building-fires/

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