Quickly putting out a small fire or suppressing flames until firefighters arrive can save lives and prevent the destruction of property. As a homeowner, you need to ask yourself, "is my home equipped with the proper fire extinguishers and am I capable of using one?" To answer these questions, you will need to be informed about the individual fire extinguisher classifications and the best actions to take to avoid injury while protecting your family and property, should you be faced with a fire emergency.
