Fire Extinguishers
Save Lives
The fireextinguisherssavelives.org website highlights successful fire extinguisher uses in an effort to bring further awareness to fire safety. Studies have shown that after notifying the fire department, the average person can help save lives and protect property by using a fire extinguisher during an emergency. If you or someone you know has effectively used a fire extinguisher please submit your information to be recognized as a Fire Safety Champion and receive a free replacement fire extinguisher.
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Latest Stories
Being #FireSafe in Your Home
Posted on 2.7.21
Sometimes being #FireSafe in your home means taking extra measures! Although it may seem like keeping a fire extinguisher in your kitchen is unnecessary, it could mean all the difference during a fire emergency! — @CALFIRE_PIO via Twitter #RT @CAL_FIRE: Sometimes being #FireSafe in your home means taking extra measures! Although it may seem […]
Fire extinguisher used to put out kitchen fire
Posted on 12.22.20
Shrewsbury, MA – On a recent Sunday, a resident at a hotel in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts had to jump into action to prevent the spread of a fire in one of the building’s apartment units. The fire started in the unit’s kitchen on the stove top and microwave. The resident immediately jumped into action and used […]
Hotel fire put out with extinguisher
Posted on 12.19.20
Grand Forks, ND – Fire crews were recently called to respond to a fire at hotel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Upon arriving on the scene, they discovered smoke inside the building, but no active fire. According to a statement, a portable fire extinguisher was used by someone at the hotel to completely put out […]
Hikers extinguish small fire
Posted on 12.5.20
Colorado Springs, CO – A group of good Samaritans spotted a small fire while hiking and rushed to put it out before firefighters got to the scene. They spotted the fire near the parking lot as their hike was ending. The group was able to find a portable fire extinguisher nearby and used it to […]
Fire extinguisher used to put out porch fire
Posted on 11.19.20
Portsmouth, NH – A man was working in a residential neighborhood when he noticed that a nearby porch was engulfed in flames. He immediately grabbed the portable fire extinguisher he keeps with him, ran over to the fire, and used it to extinguish most of the flames. Portsmouth firefighters were able to knock down the […]
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Every state has a State Fire Code with a section on fire extinguisher requirements. To get an overview of what state fire codes are based on and if states have made enhancements to fire codes visit the Interactive Fire Safety Map.
