Some people, including myself never really think about the importance of having a fire extinguisher in the home. Until recently I have never owned an extinguisher and I am sure there are many people just like me out there wondering – Do I really need a Fire Extinguisher?The answer is YES, you should always have a fire extinguisher in your home and I would even suggest having a few- one in the kitchen, one in the laundry room, one in the garage, and even another in your bedroom.
The type of extinguisher you store in each area should be determined by the surrounding area. There are five primary types of fire extinguishers, each designed to put out different kinds of fires.
For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper.
Often found in homes and businesses.
For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints.
Often found in homes and businesses.
For use with electrical equipment like appliances, tools, or other equipment that is plugged in.
Often found in homes and businesses.
For use with flammable metals
Often found in factories.
For use with vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances.
Often found in commercial kitchens. (restaurants, cafeterias, catering businesses)