A fire extinguisher is more than a tool that puts out a fire. It can be the arbiter between life or death. Putting out a fire early can mean the difference between a small, smoky mess and widespread ...

Home fires are often unpredictable, and they can be deadly: Data collected between 2016 and 2020 found that fire departments responded to 343,100 home fires annually. These fires resulted in 2,610 ...

At the Northstar Fire Department, we are often times approached with questions regarding fire extinguisher maintenance and use. This article should include answers to many of these inquiries. Benefits ...

Having a portable fire extinguisher is a choice for some while required by law in states like New York. Owning a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property, but proper care and training ...

Be prepared in case of an emergency with a working fire extinguisher stored in an accessible part of your home. Getty Images / PhonlamaiPhoto A fire extinguisher can be the difference between a minor ...

Firefighters are familiar with using hoses and master stream devices for fire attack. But there are times when these aren’t the right tools for the job or they aren’t immediately available. In these ...

OSHA requires that all employees be educated in the use of fire extinguishers every year, according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g). The statute states "the employer shall provide an educational program to ...

The vendors got to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire during a demonstration held by the GIFD during the training.