Fire can destroy thousands of dollars of property and lead to injury or death. But having the correct firefighting equipment on hand will help stop small fires becoming a major problem. This article outlines the types of fire extinguishers available for the different causes of fire. In a fire emergency, the correct fire extinguisher can mean the difference between quenching the flames quickly or making the situation worse. An inappropriate fire extinguisher might not only fail to douse the flames but could actually spread the fire. Choosing the correct fire extinguisher for the job is made easier with each type rated for use in a particular source of fire, called a class.
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