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Different fire extinguishers are used for different types of fires. Learn what fire extinguisher is the right one from a fire marshal in this free safety video. more »
All fire extinguishers should have operating instructions attached. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher from a fire marshal in this free safety video. more »
All fire extinguishers have to maintained and inspected on a monthly basis. Learn how to maintain a fire extinguisher from a fire marshal in this free safety video. more »
Fire extinguishers should be stored in a location that can be easily retrieved. Learn proper storage areas for fire extinguishers from a fire marshal in this free safety video. more »
Read a fire extinguisher's label in preparation for dealing with a fire. Use a fire extinguisher with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video. more »
Fire extinguishers are significant safety tools that must be readily available at all times. Knowing the types of fire extinguishers is a must to ensure proper handling and use. The uses of carbon dioxide (CO2) types of fire extinguishers are listed below. more »
You should test all of your fire extinguishers once per year. If you do not use your fire extinguisher, you need to refill it once every six years. If you use it, your fire extinguisher should be refilled as soon as possible after use. While it is possible to refill your fire extinguisher yourself if you only have one or two fire extinguishers purchasing the equipment to do so is not cost effective. It is much more affordable to take your fire extinguisher to a store that fills and re-charges extinguishers. more »
Fire extinguishers should be in every home. There are many different types of fire extinguishers available. Most homeowners use the one classified as ABC. It is a multipurpose fire extinguisher and can be used on all the different classes of fires. Everyone in the home should learn how to use the fire extinguisher. When using a fire extinguisher, make sure your back is to an unobstructed escape route. Stand no closer than 6 feet from the fire. The most efficient way of using a fire extinguisher is using the P.A.S.S. method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. more »
When buying a fire extinguisher, find one that is suitable for the location, such as a multi-use class B and C fire extinguisher for the kitchen and a class A fire extinguisher for the living room. Have several fire extinguishers in the house at all times with helpful information from a security system lead-tech in this free video on home safety. more »
Cleaning up the leftover residue from using a fire extinguisher can be as easy as simply letting the chemicals evaporate, or it may involve some scrubbing to remove any remaining traces of the chemicals. It all depends on what type of fire extinguisher you have. Different types of fire extinguishers require different Below are the different types of fire extinguishers and directions as to how to clean up each one. more »
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