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- Are you prepared for a fire? While no one ever expects to have a home fire, it's always a good idea to prepare for the unexpected. Here are some of the most common questions about fire extinguishers. Do you know what type of fire extinguisher you need? There are several different classes of fire extinguishers that are all intended for specific uses. Class A fire extinguishers are intended for paper, wood, plastics, fabric, rubber, and trash fires. This is a general purpose fire extinguisher that is good for areas of the home, such as bedrooms and living rooms where special grease and oil fires are unlikely. Class B fire extinguishers are specially formulated for fires that involve gasoline, oil, grease, paint, and solvents. This is a special purpose fire extinguisher that is great for basements and garages. Class C fire extinguishers are intended for fires that involve electrical equipment, circuit breakers, computers, appliances, and wiring. This is an extremely special purpose fire extinguisher class that is generally reserved for commercial and industrial uses. Class K fire extinguishers are specially formulated for fires that involve cooking oils, animal fats, and vegetable oils. This is a special purpose fire extinguisher that is designed specifically for kitchen uses and is the perfect fire extinguisher to keep in home kitchens. Do you have the right fire extinguishers in your home? Do you know how to use a fire extinguisher? It's as simple as P-A-S-S. P - Pull the safety pin. A - Aim at the base of the fire. S - Squeeze the handle. S - Sweep from side to side. It's always recommended to go over with your family where fire extinguisher are kept as well as the proper use of them so that everyone is prepared in the event of an emergency. Would you like to take control of your future and build a business you can be proud of? We can help. As a Disaster Blaster Franchise Partner, our industry experts will help you unlock the potential of the $210 billion restoration industry. Disaster Blaster offers the most revenue streams in the restoration industry, training and support from industry experts, a unique model primed for your success, and more, call our franchise team today to learn more at 242-1042 or visit us on the web at www.DisasterBlasterFranchise.com.