Turns out, every fire extinguisher needs to be checked regularly because they don’t last forever. Vasquez says, “See this gauge, Karin. It shows up (that) the needles in the green.

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According to Daniel Grimm with Keller Fire and Safety, all homes should have at least one red fire extinguisher somewhere in the kitchen or garage. “It’s kind of like insurance,” Grimm said.