Fire extinguishers can be an important piece of safety equipment in your home or your business, provided you use them properly. Many consumers do not realize that the type of extinguisher they use is important. You cannot simply buy one and set it in your home. Using the wrong one for the type of flame you have could cause the flames to spread even farther.
Selecting and Using Fire Extinguishers For Your Home
Every home should have at least one fire extinguisher, located in the kitchen. Better still is to install fire extinguishers on each level of a house and in each potentially hazardous area, including (besides the kitchen) the garage, furnace room, and workshop.