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  2. Minimax Limited - Wikipedia

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    Minimax Limited was a British manufacturer of fire extinguishers founded in England in 1903. Their unique conical fire extinguisher was known as 'The Minimax'. The company was purchased by The Pyrene Company Limited in 1955.

  3. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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    An empty fire extinguisher which was not replaced for years. Most countries in the world require regular fire extinguisher maintenance by a competent person to operate safely and effectively, as part of fire safety legislation. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required, or rupturing when pressurized.

  4. Thomas J. Martin - Wikipedia

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    Thomas Jefferson Martin was born on 29 May 1842. [7] Martin was wounded at the battle of Shiloh. [8] In 1868, Martin married Evaline Moore Kidd. [8] Diagram from Thomas J. Martin's fire extinguisher patent from 1872.

  5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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    Classes of fire extinguisher and corresponding type of fire they extinguish. Claw tool Early striking and prying tool. Closed-circuit SCBA See SCBA. Closet hook Pike pole under 5 ft long Closet ladder See Attic ladder. CO 2 extinguisher Fire extinguisher that releases carbon dioxide gas to displace oxygen to smother and cool a fire, such as a ...

  6. The Pyrene Company Limited - Wikipedia

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    The Pyrene Company Limited from their beginning in 1914, until 1971 when they became Chubb Fire Security Limited, were among the world's leaders in the manufacture of fire fighting equipment. The name Pyrene was epitomised by their famous 'pump' extinguisher which was installed on public transport, commercial and private vehicles throughout the ...

  7. Southern California Edison to pay $80 million over deadly ...

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    Southern California Edison to pay $80 million after its equipment sparked the deadly 2017 Thomas fire that ravaged Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

  8. SimplexGrinnell - Wikipedia

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    SimplexGrinnell, a subsidiary of Johnson Controls, is an American company specializing in active fire protection systems, communication systems and testing, inspection and maintenance services. The company headquarters is in Boca Raton, Florida; corporate sales and marketing offices are in Westminster, Massachusetts, and the company has about ...

  9. California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its ... - AOL

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    Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures ...