Protecting Lives and Property Across South West Victoria

At Fire Equipment Maintenance Services (FEMS), we deliver professional, compliant, and reliable fire protection services. Based in Warrnambool, we are trusted by businesses and organisations across the region—including the CFA—for critical safety inspections, hydrostatic testing, and equipment servicing. Your safety is our commitment.

Featured Products

Essential Fire Safety Equipment

We supply and maintain a full range of fire protection products, including:

  • Portable fire extinguishers (new & replacement)

  • Fire blankets

  • Fire hose reels

  • Smoke detectors

  • Signage & safety accessories

Every product we install is AS-compliant and supported with routine maintenance and inspections.

Fire Blanket 1.8x1.8

$115.60rrp

Extinguisher 2.5Kg ABCE

$149.20rrp

Services we offer

Frequency: Monthly/6 Monthly (AS1851)
Purpose: Visual inspection and basic checks

Includes:

  • Visual inspection of extinguisher/hose reel/blanket for damage, obstruction, or tampering

  • Confirm correct location and signage

  • Pressure gauge check (if applicable)

  • Check for correct tagging and service history

  • Minor cleaning (e.g., dust wipe)

đź“Ś No tools or disassembly used. Quick checks to ensure everything appears service-ready.

Frequency: Every 6 months
Purpose: Detailed functional checks as per AS 1851

Includes everything in LV1, plus:

  • Confirm accessibility and visibility

  • Check mounting brackets or cabinets

  • Weigh extinguisher (where required)

  • Inspect hose and nozzle for damage or blockage

  • Inspect tamper seals and safety pins

  • Update and attach service tag (punch or label)

🔧 More thorough than LV1 and compliant with AS 1851:2012 for routine maintenance.

Frequency: Every 5 years (depending on type of extinguisher or cylinder)
Purpose: Safety assurance for pressurized vessels

Includes:

  • Emptying contents of extinguishers or cylinders

  • Internal visual inspection

  • Pressure test using hydrostatic equipment (to detect wall failure or weakness)

  • Valve servicing or replacement

  • Refill with correct agent and recharge

  • Full re-tagging and labeling

đź’ˇ Required to keep extinguishers/cylinders in service after their 5-year date.

Frequency: After use, or when flat.
Purpose: Recharge of flat extinguisher.

Includes:

  • Replacement of internal contents

  • Cleaning of parts

  • Replacement of any outdated or non-functional components

  • Refilling of pressure

  • Leak Testing & QA

🧠 Required after the use of an extinguisher to make it fit for use again.

Emergency & Exit Lighting

Frequency: Every 6 months
Purpose: Functional test of battery backup performance

Includes:

  • Simulate power failure using test switch or circuit isolation

  • Confirm all lights remain illuminated for at least 90 minutes

  • Identify and document any fittings that:

    • Fail to illuminate

    • Do not maintain light for full duration

    • Flicker or shut off early

  • Replace faulty fittings or batteries as required

  • Clean and Reset Lighting

🔧 This test ensures your lighting works when you need it most—during an emergency evacuation.

ESM Checks

We also inspect and maintain the following essential safety measures:

  • Exit Doors – Check operation, signage, and ease of opening

  • Fire Doors – Inspect for damage, correct closure, and compliance labelling

  • Paths of Travel & Egress – Ensure clear, unobstructed exit routes

  • Fire Indicator Panels (FIPs) – Test alarms, reset panel, and check battery backup

  • Smoke Detectors – Test functionality, clean sensors, replace batteries, and check expiry dates

  • Air Conditioning servicing – Conduct ESM routine servicing (via Contractor)

  • Automatic/Electric Doors – Test fire-mode release and battery backup systems

  • Fire Suppression Systems – Inspect cylinders, nozzles, and control mechanisms for fixed systems, boats and buses.

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