ABCDE of The Fire Extinguisher
Fire Extinguishers have been the primary line of defense when a fire happens. Over 90% of all fire fatalities in the US are extinguished by a fire extinguisher within the first five minutes. Proper maintenance of fire extinguishers to ensure the continued safety of you and your family. The most common type of fire extinguisher (canister) is designed to spray water in an upward motion, which causes the fire to ignite. The other type is a flameless (or powder-rated) extinguishing agent, which puts out wood and paper fires.
Buying Fire Extinguishers
Both types are effective, however, purchasing an extinguishing agent from Houston fire extinguishers that is specifically for use with fire extinguishers is recommended. The majority of fire extinguishers sold in the US are either dry chemical or air-pressurized water. Many people use dry chemical fire extinguishers because they are easier to use than the other type, especially if they’re …