98%

98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

the average untrained person can use a fire extinguisher safely and effectively to help save lives and protect property

95%

98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

of the time fire extinguishers effectively extinguish fires

100%

98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

of individuals studied used a fire extinguisher safely

98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher

371,000 residential fires are extinguished by fire extinguishers yearly

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98% of average individuals can properly use a fire extinguisher




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Portable Fire Extinguishers Dramatically Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Building Fires


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Portable Fire Extinguishers are Safe & Effective Tools for Building Occupants

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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.

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