General Safety Program

Fire Extinguishing Equipment

Environment, Health and Safety Department, 30 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715-1227
Phone 265-5000, Fax 262-6767

General Safety Program's Fire Extinguisher Shop is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of almost 9500 fire extinguishers on campus, at University Hospital and University Farms.

The Fire Extinguisher Shop is comprised of two Environmental Coordinators, Don Siebert and Dale Kidd. Along with inspection and maintenance of extinguishers other functions performed by the Fire Extinguisher Shop include the maintenance and inspection of fixed fire suppression systems, training in the use of hand portable fire extinguishers, surveying of new buildings and consultation concerning fire equipment needs.

Follow this link to learn more about the types of fire extinguishers and their uses.