A fire extinguisher is something most people don’t think about until they need one. While you may be able to use a home fire extinguisher to help you put out a small fire, you may find that it’s of little value if it hasn’t been kept in operating condition. Below are some helpful tips to help make sure your fire extinguisher is in proper working order.
Types of Fire Extinguishers
Before you buy or use a fire extinguisher, you should know what types of fires it is made to handle. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) says fire extinguishers are made to combat five types of blazes:
- Class A: Ordinary materials, like cloth, wood or paper
- Class B: Flammable liquids
- Class C: Appliance, electrical
- Class D: Metals
- Class K:
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