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.
Our most popular all-rounder. A 2.5kg ABE dry chemical powder extinguisher rated 3A:40B:E — suits vehicles, utes, caravans, boats, homes, sheds and small workplaces.
Includes: vehicle/wall bracket, FEMS service tag, and a recent manufacture date (our stock turns over fast, so it's months old, not years).
Want it fitted? We can install it on site for an attendance and installation fee, then add it to our routine service schedule and invoice you — no paying on the spot.
A 4.5kg ABE dry chemical powder extinguisher rated 4A:80B:E. Suits workshops, offices, farm sheds, trucks and machinery.
Includes: bracket, FEMS service tag, and a recent manufacture date — our stock turns over fast, so it's months old, not years.
Want it fitted? We can install it on site for an attendance and installation fee, then add it to our routine service schedule and invoice you — no paying on the spot.
A compact 1kg ABE dry chemical powder extinguisher rated 1A:20B:E. Ideal for cars, caravans, boats and as a first line of defence at home.
Includes: bracket, FEMS service tag, and a recent manufacture date — our stock turns over fast, so it's months old, not years.
Want it fitted? We can install it on site for an attendance and installation fee, then add it to our routine service schedule and invoice you — no paying on the spot.
A 9kg ABE dry chemical powder extinguisher rated 6A:80B:E. Our heavy-duty unit for factories, warehouses, workshops, farms and large machinery.
Includes: bracket, FEMS service tag, and a recent manufacture date — our stock turns over fast, so it's months old, not years.
Want it fitted? We can install it on site for an attendance and installation fee, then add it to our routine service schedule and invoice you — no paying on the spot.
Why buy your extinguisher from FEMS?
We'll be upfront — the big hardware stores are cheaper. Here's what the extra few dollars gets you.
A fresher extinguisher. We move a lot of stock, so the unit you walk out with is usually only a few months old. An extinguisher that's been sitting on a shelf or in a warehouse has already used up part of its service life before you get it home. Check the date stamped on the cylinder — it matters.
Why that matters in a vehicle. Extinguishers carried in cars, utes, trucks and machinery live in a harsh environment — heat, vibration, dust. We work to a 3-year test-or-replace cycle for vehicle units. Buy one that's already 2 years old and you've got 1 year left. Buy from us and you get close to the full 3.
Ready to install, not just a box. Every unit leaves our shop checked, tagged and ready to go, with the right bracket. No surprises when it comes time for its first service.
We'll install it for you. Don't want to drill holes in the ute or the workshop wall? We'll fit it for a fee, in the right spot, with the right signage.
Then we look after it. Add it to our routine service schedule and we'll come back when it's due — you don't have to remember.
No paying on the spot. Service customers are invoiced, so there's no hunting for a card when the tech turns up.
Local, licensed, CFA-trusted. We're a Warrnambool family business servicing South West Victoria — including CFA brigades — and we'll still be here when you need us.
Pop in to 11 Chatham Crt, Warrnambool, or call 0419 533 336.
Services we offer
Basic Service Lv1
Frequency: Every 6 months (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)
📌 No tools or disassembly used. Quick checks to ensure everything appears service-ready.
Frequency: Annually (alongside the 6-monthly Lv1)
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.
Advanced Service Lv4
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
💡 Required to keep extinguishers/cylinders in service after their 5-year date. For most powder units we simply swap in a brand-new extinguisher on the spot, so there’s no second trip.
Used Service Lv5
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.
More we can help with
Vehicle, truck, farm machinery & marine. Extinguishers supplied, fitted and serviced for utes, trucks, buses, tractors, headers and boats — including small-boat fire suppression systems.
STAT-X fire suppression. We're certified installers of STAT-X aerosol fire suppression systems.
Gas & cylinders. Gas n Go LPG refills and swaps, Air Liquide agent for Warrnambool, beer gas (CO2) and SodaStream refills, scuba air fills, and certified cylinder testing through South West Cylinder Testing. We also stock KegLand kegerators.
Areas we service
Based in Warrnambool and covering South West Victoria: Port Fairy, Koroit, Allansford, Terang, Camperdown, Mortlake, Colac, Apollo Bay, Deans Marsh, Cressy, Lismore, Hamilton, Heywood, Portland and the towns in between.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Attendance Fee is a fixed charge that covers the cost of sending a qualified technician to site. This includes travel time, labour allocation, vehicle use, and the general costs involved in attending and completing service work like office time and expenses.
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With fuel prices fluctuating significantly, travel costs have become a major part of service delivery—particularly across regional areas.
Rather than increasing our base service rates across the board, FEMS applies a small percentage-based Fuel & Transport Levy (6% of the invoice subtotal) to reflect these costs fairly across all jobs.
This ensures smaller jobs are not overcharged, while larger jobs contribute proportionally to travel and logistics expenses.
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Under AS 1851, portable fire extinguishers need an inspection every 6 months and a pressure test or replacement every 5 years. Units in harsh environments such as vehicles, machinery and coastal sites are checked more often and are generally tested or replaced sooner. We’ll put you on a service schedule and remind you when it’s due.
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