Fire extinguishers are designed to put out certain kinds of fire, and using the wrong fire extinguisher may make the blaze ...

Check the labels on your packaging, but expect to replace all your fire extinguishers once every 10 years. Some sources say 12 years is fine, but it’s better to be safe than sorry on this one.

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The most common type of extinguisher people will see is a combination of Classes A, B and C, said Ryan Angrick, deputy fire marshal. Class A fires typically involve combustibles, cardboard, paper ...

Next, make sure your fire extinguisher is where you will need it. Consumer Reports recommends you store it where you think a fire is most likely to occur like the kitchen, laundry room, and garage.

The C, as we mentioned, signals that it is also a class C fire extinguisher. The NFPA generally recommends having a 2-A:10-B:C in your main living area, plus one for every level of your home.