Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense in any fire emergency. IFS inspects, services, and maintains portable and wheeled fire extinguishers for businesses across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. We also provide hands-on live fire training so your employees know exactly how to respond.
Service and Inspection
- Annual inspections - visual examination, tamper seal verification, pressure gauge check, and condition assessment per NFPA 10
- 6-year maintenance - internal examination of stored-pressure extinguishers, replacement of components as needed
- 12-year hydrostatic testing - pressure testing of cylinders to verify structural integrity
- Recharging - refilling discharged extinguishers with the correct agent type and quantity
We tag and document every extinguisher serviced, providing records that satisfy your fire marshal’s inspection requirements.
Live Fire Training
Reading a label is not the same as using an extinguisher under pressure. IFS conducts live fire training sessions at your facility or an approved outdoor location. Participants learn:
- Proper extinguisher selection for different fire classes (A, B, C, K)
- The PASS technique (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
- When to fight a fire and when to evacuate
- How to inspect your own extinguishers between professional service visits
Training sessions can be customized for office staff, warehouse teams, kitchen crews, or industrial workers.
The Right Extinguisher in the Right Place
Not every extinguisher belongs everywhere. IFS evaluates your facility layout, hazard types, and occupancy to recommend the correct extinguisher types, sizes, and placement, meeting code requirements while ensuring practical accessibility.
We supply and install extinguishers from Amerex, Kidde, and Badger.