Been a while since I have posted…… But I am back! and it is time to:
GET BACK TO THE BASICS!
Lets re-learn basic fire prevention by using our ABC’s!!!
A = ABC Fire Extinguisher….
A fire extinguisher is an absolute necessity in any home or office. While there’s a good chance that the extinguisher will sit on the wall for years, collecting dust, it could end up saving your property and even your life.
Sparing you the technical mumbo jumbo of how a fire extinguisher is made, or how it technically takes a component out of a fire to suppress the fire, let’s focus on the 4 classes of a Fire Extinguisher… A, B, C, & D Classes of Extinguishers.
If you review the above graphic, you will see the A, B, & C class ratings of a Fire Extinguisher are the classes best suited to have on your home. It is best to have a Fire Extinguisher on each level of your home including basements and garages…
Read more about Fire Extinguishers by checking out this link. It will give you a better understanding about how extinguishers work, how to check them to ensure they are charged, and the history of fire extinguishers….
I am a wife to 1, mom to 3, friend to several, have a passion for the fire service. I promote & teach fire/life safety!
Nice job! This concise article would make a GREAT handout for a safety fair or homeowners association meeting.