The Safest, Easiest and Most Cost-Effective Way of Extinguishing Fires in Rural Communities
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We’re looking to sell 200,000 units of the Put It Out Fire Extinguisher. If you buy one today, someone in a rural community will receive this, becoming their first response in the event of a fire.
What people say
“Your product is a gamechanger when it comes to fires in places like Alex and other informal settlements.”
Sihle MooiExecutive Director, Rays of Hope
"An incredible new invention."
Belinda WattsTrustee, Kirsty Watts Foundation
"... an important product that is in no way digital. It's an affordable, simple and amazingly effective fire extinguisher."
David O'SullivanCo-Host, KayaFM
Fire Facts
- Shack fires account for more than a quarter of all unattended fires
- Between 2000 and 2010, 240 000 people were displaced and 70 000 shacks destroyed
- In 2014 December holiday period, Cape Town alone recorded 20 deaths in 7,949 shack fires
- Someone dies in a shack once every 2 days – they take more lives than all other fires combined
Key Benefits
Non-Toxic Ingredients
Really Cheap
Simple & Easy to Use
No Annual Maintenance
Small and Compact
COVID-19 Safe
How does it work?
The Put It Out mini fire extinguisher is designed to save lives by preventing shack fires that rage through local communities in South Africa. The product can be used by anyone including small children. It has been tested by FireLab, part of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and is marketready. The fire extinguisher is produced in Strydom Park, Gauteng, in
a small factory that employs
people with disabilities.

Step 1
Break seal and open lid

Step 2
Pop capsule inside pouch

Step 3
Spray contents onto fire
How to help?
Capital sponsorship is required in order to get Put It Out mini fire extinguishers delivered and to the people that actually need them, people in low cost housing and locations. These mini extinguishers could mean the difference between life and death.
We offer various sponsorship opportunities, including co-branding as well as various PR opportunities.
Get in touch
+27 (0) 11 783 6784
sales and inquiries
Info info@putitout.co.za
Sales sales@putitout.co.za