Sammutusvälineet

Sammutusvälineet are devices and materials used to extinguish fires. Their primary purpose is to remove one or more elements of the fire triangle: fuel, oxygen, or heat. The choice of sammutusväline depends on the type and size of the fire, as well as the materials involved.

Common types of sammutusvälineet include fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and sand buckets. Fire extinguishers are portable devices that contain a fire-extinguishing agent, such as water, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide. Each agent is effective against different classes of fire. For example, water-based extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires (ordinary combustibles like wood and paper), while dry chemical extinguishers can be used on Class A, B (flammable liquids), and C (electrical) fires.

Fire blankets are made of fire-resistant material and are used to smother small fires, particularly those involving flammable liquids or grease in kitchens. They work by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire. Sand buckets, traditionally found in some industrial settings, can also be used to smother fires, especially those involving flammable liquids.

In addition to these portable devices, larger fire-fighting equipment like fire hoses and hydrants are also considered sammutusvälineet, used by professional firefighters. Regular maintenance and inspection of sammutusvälineet are crucial to ensure their readiness and effectiveness in case of a fire emergency. Understanding the proper use of different sammutusvälineet is a vital part of fire safety education.