A proper fire extinguisher training is essential to keep not only your home safe, but you and your loved ones. First off, there are different classes of fires. One could be wood, one could be different appliances, another could your electric stove for starters. They are all in different classes due to the level and type of fire.

The first thing is to have a decent number of extinguishers on hold just in case of emergency. It’s imperative to know the type of fire extinguisher you have and how to open the pin on top. Secondly, and one of the most important things is to not aim directly at the fire. The source is the fuel of the fire and that’s located to the base. It’s important to note how long your fire extinguisher shoots the chemical spray before it needs to be charged, so get to your ordeal as quick and efficient as possible. Squeeze the lever slowly, so that extinguishing agent can come out and od it’s job. Once the flame dies down, make sure there are no sparks or anything that will help another flame ignite. Sweep the fire to ensure further containment of the flames re-igniting.