Home Fire Safety: Fire Extinguishers

12/10/2021 (Permalink)

Residential properties, including houses, apartments, and condos, can benefit from having a fire extinguisher on hand.

When you think of properties with fire extinguishers on the premises, public buildings like libraries and restaurants or stores usually come to mind, right? It may come as a surprise to learn that residential properties, including houses, apartments, and condos, can also benefit from having a fire extinguisher. In this blog, we’ll break down for you three of the most common classifications of fire extinguishers for residential use so that you can make an informed decision in the event that you decide to purchase a fire extinguisher for your home. 

1. Class A Fire Extinguishers

Class A fire extinguishers tackle fires catalyzed by household objects like paper, wood, and fabric. If purchased, it may be beneficial to store a Class A fire extinguisher near a fireplace or in common spaces like the living room. 

2. Class B Fire Extinguishers

In workshops, garages, and sheds containing combustible liquids like gasoline, grease, or propane, Class B fire extinguishers are your best bet. 

3. Class C Fire Extinguishers

Small electrical fires can be extinguished with the help of Class C fire extinguishers. Any kind of complication involving electrical equipment, from electrical appliances to electrical tools, can initiate electrical fires. If purchasing a Class C fire extinguisher, some beneficial places to store them include the kitchen as well as workshops or garages containing power tools. 

Multipurpose Fire Extinguishers

At this point, you may realize that all three classes of fire extinguishers could meet your home’s fire protection needs. Does this mean that you should purchase one of all three fire extinguisher classifications? No- there is a better alternative. Instead, you can purchase a multipurpose fire extinguisher, which combines multiple classifications and can typically be purchased in hardware stores. An ABC fire extinguisher, therefore, can be used to put out all three fire classifications. Due to their versatility and usefulness in many different situations, National Fire Protection Agency recommends multipurpose fire extinguishers for homeowners.

Fire Damage? Call SERVPRO

Fire extinguishers- by no means- are an effective line of defense against every fire. Rather, fire extinguishers should be utilized when fires are in their very early stages or are extremely small and containable. When a large fire ignites, it is critical to focus on getting your loved ones out and calling 911. No matter the severity of the repercussions, know that SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team - Team Wall’s professional Fire Damage Restoration services and sincere care for your fire damaged belongings will help restore your home to its preloss condition as best as possible. As soon as the fire is extinguished, pick up the phone and call SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East, your local SERVPRO Team Wall office, at (412) 672-5400. We offer 24-Hour Emergency Services, which ensure that our experienced crew will arrive on site as fast as possible. Learn more about our Commercial Fire Damage Restoration services, designed specifically to meet the needs of commercial properties and our Odor Removal and Deodorization services, which can be helpful in the final stages of restoring your home. Regardless of whether or not your home is equipped with a fire extinguisher, there is always a possibility that an unexpected fire could ignite, but remember that SERVPRO Team Wall is just one call away, ready to help in any way possible.