Fire Services Scotland

Fire Services Scotland Fifes latest fire equipment company.

Good luck to the Pars today
23/05/2026

Good luck to the Pars today

Busy day today a few servicing to do on all these extinguishers
20/04/2026

Busy day today a few servicing to do on all these extinguishers

Early morning delivery and service of fire extinguishers in perth
07/04/2026

Early morning delivery and service of fire extinguishers in perth

Coffee and scone time while waiting on a customer to arrive for there annual fire extinguisher servicing its a hard life...
12/03/2026

Coffee and scone time while waiting on a customer to arrive for there annual fire extinguisher servicing its a hard life lol

Another busy delivery day supplying a customer with the new Florine free Foam extinguishers as per new regulations
09/03/2026

Another busy delivery day supplying a customer with the new Florine free Foam extinguishers as per new regulations

New van out earning its keep at a distillery today need to remember i am driving lol
02/03/2026

New van out earning its keep at a distillery today need to remember i am driving lol

19/11/2025

Give us a call or email us at [email protected] for any advice and replacements

AFFF Fire Extinguisher

New UK rules will ban the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers containing PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) from July 4, 2025, due to environmental and health concerns about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Businesses must remove and properly dispose of these extinguishers as hazardous waste and replace them with compliant alternatives, such as fluorine-free or water mist extinguishers.
What the new rules mean
Effective date: From July 4, 2025, the use, testing, and maintenance of AFFF extinguishers containing PFOA will be prohibited in the UK.
Reason for the ban: These AFFF extinguishers contain PFAS, including the "forever chemical" PFOA, which does not break down easily in the environment and has been linked to health issues.
Containment exception: The only exception is if all foam discharge can be fully contained, which is rarely practical in most workplace situations.
Your responsibilities
Identify AFFF extinguishers: Check all your fire extinguishers to see if they contain AFFF, especially those containing PFOA. If you are unsure, you can check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact the manufacturer.
Dispose of non-compliant extinguishers: Extinguishers that are found to be non-compliant must be disposed of as hazardous waste through a certified waste disposal company.
Replace with compliant alternatives: Switch to safer, environmentally friendly alternatives, such as water mist, fluorine-free foam, or P50 extinguishers.
Ensure compatibility: When selecting a replacement, ensure it is suitable for the specific classes of fire (A, B, C, etc.) identified in your fire risk assessment.

20/10/2025

6.am start this morning pat testing tools.workshop and office at SRJ windows

Great idea for some of those auld extinguishers i have Marion Dobbie
13/08/2025

Great idea for some of those auld extinguishers i have Marion Dobbie

Fire extinguishers are often the first port of call in case of fire. They are hand-held portable devices between 2 – 20k...
13/08/2025

Fire extinguishers are often the first port of call in case of fire. They are hand-held portable devices between 2 – 20kg that discharge firefighting media to extinguish or control a small fire. They come in various sizes designed to be effective on different types of fire.

Potentially the most recognisable form of fire safety equipment, fire extinguishers usually represent the first line of defence in the event of a fire.

Fire Services Scotland provides a full-service package to ensure that your fire extinguishers remain in full working order and are legally compliant. We can also deliver brand new fire extinguishers at a very reasonable price. Give us a call for all your yearly servicing or new fire extinguishers you will not be disappointed.we guaranteed to beat any like for like written quote

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Craigston Park
Dunfermline
KY120XZ

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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