A Fire Extinguisher? In my House?
YES! You should have a fire extinguisher in your house! Why, because you never know when an emergency could happen.
-You bump over a candle
-You have a mishap over the stove/ flame
-An electrical fire breaks out
-The plain out unexpected could occur!
Where can you buy a fire extinguisher?
A fire extinguisher can be purchased at your local and major hardware stores, and sometimes can be found at retail stores.
Where do you keep a fire extinguisher in your House?
I recommend having a fire extinguisher on every level of your household, especially in the kitchen. Keep them in a central location, and make sure everyone (even guests) know where they are kept.
What size and type should I purchase?
A normal size household extinguisher is about 2-4 pounds and has a Type A rating ( cloth, wood, paper, trash etc.)
There is also a smaller hand size one that is available, maybe a good one to keep in rooms.
How do I operate a extinguisher?
Read instructions on whatever type of unit you buy first. But the typical process is : Pull Pin and hold unit upright, Stand back 6 feet and aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze lever and sweep side to side.
I hope you learned from this eazyfix and are more prepared for an emergency. Get your family involved in household safety and make sure everyone knows where extinguishers are located and how to use them!
Let me know if this post helped you or if you have tips or ideas to add. Where do you keep your extinguishers stored at?
Posted by Bryan Van Slyke at 11/12/2009 5:30 PM 
Categories: Life Safety
Tags: charge discharged safety fire protect guard pin life extinguisher kidde
Categories: Life Safety
Tags: charge discharged safety fire protect guard pin life extinguisher kidde
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