You wouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, and you shouldn’t put water on a grease fire. You need the right tool for the right job. But how do we know when to use each fire extinguisher in an ...

When it comes to fire safety, almost every home in the country now has at least one smoke detector — but about a quarter of us still haven’t installed fire extinguishers. That’s unfortunate, because ...

A red fire extinguisher stands next to the shoe cabinet in the entryway. No one in the family remembers when it was bought.

Fire extinguisher safety tips everyone should know Do you know what to do if there's a small fire in your home? Learn how to choose, maintain and safely store household fire extinguishers.

People can learn how to use a fire extinguisher from a firefighter during a free training at 10 a.m. Sept. 20, at Mentor Public Library’s Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road. Firefighter Dan Garey ...

Construction employers and workers can use a new federal safety resource to identify fire hazards and review prevention measures before work begins. The September 2026 publication from the National ...