How-tos

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher: The PASS Method Explained

A fire can double in size in less than a minute. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher correctly can help stop a small fire before it becomes a life-threatening emergency. Whether you're at work, on a job site, or at home, understanding the PASS method is one of the...

Fire Suppression Systems 101: Types and Selection Guide

The Fire That Doesn't Ask Permission A commercial fire doesn't wait for business hours. It doesn't care whether your building holds servers worth millions or bags of grain worth a season's harvest. What it does care about is fuel, oxygen, and heat, and once those...

Portable Fire Extinguishers: Types and Care Guide

Grab the wrong fire extinguisher in an emergency, and you can make things worse, not better. Water on a grease fire sends flaming oil airborne. A standard dry chemical unit aimed at an electrical panel can turn a small spark into a much bigger problem. The...