You think of fire extinguishers, and which company (other than Fire Protection Online, of course!) do you think of? Well, I reckon that most of you will say Chubb. Yes, Chubb fire extinguishers have become synonymous with fire safety, and I am here to tell you a wee bit more about them.
Chubb were originally a company that manufactured locks, and in the first century of the company’s existence, more than two and a half million locks were made. The development of security measures such as Chubb’s locks was brought about by an increase in crime rates during the 1800s, and Charles and Jeremiah Chubb invented their secure lock mechanism and patented it in 1818. By the 1840s Chubb had become a household name, and by the end of the century they had expanded to the United States as well, and incorporated all sorts of security systems into its repertoire.
It wasn’t until after World War II that Chubb expanded its range from security systems to include fire protection. Since that time, Chubb Fire has become the leading fire protection company in the UK, Ireland, Australia and other major markets globally. Chubb Fire’s product awards include the 1999 International Fire Expo Award for Innovation in the Fire Industry.
The Globe Theatre situated on London’s South Bank, has fire systems installed by Chubb. As the theatre’s roof is thatched, the fire protection systems have to be of extremely high quality. The system includes 147 smoke detectors, 75 heat sensors and 70 break-glass call points.
So, now you’re aware of the company’s credentials, let’s have a peek at the products themselves. We all know that tackling a small fire with an extinguisher can make the difference between a small incident and a massive disaster. Chubb’s portable fire extinguishers all have the BSI kitemark and the CE mark, which assures you that they meet the highest quality demands. They make all types of extinguisher – water, foam, powder, CO2 – and they even make the shiny silver-coloured stainless steel extinguishers. The company will even come out and service your fire extinguishers for you – now that’s service!
So, if it is a quality fire extinguisher that you are after, then look no further. Chubb fire extinguishers are the market leaders, and the company’s 180 year history indicates that they know what they are talking about! Make sure you remember the name…
