AIM the fire extinguisher’s nozzle at the base of the fire. You should be standing far enough from the fire to not be in immediate danger from it, but not so far that the extinguisher will be ...

The extinguisher manual also says to make sure there are no obstructions in the nozzle and that the safety pin is still attached. Check and check.

Enrik Reyes, 45, of West Point, N.Y., got his fire extinguisher working but then took his eyes off the blaze -- a big no-no -- as his wife, Millie Reyes, struggled with hers and he tried to help her.

Even in pristine condition, a fire extinguisher should be replaced every 12 years and may need to be recharged after 6. Anyone who lights candles, cooks often or just has matches in the house can ...

How we chose the best fire extinguishers For each fire extinguisher we’ve selected, we’ll investigate the model’s construction, ease of use, and accessibility during an emergency.

After 30 hours of research, and talking to eight experts in the fire-safety industry, we found the best fire extinguisher for your home. Read on to learn more.

A compact 2.5-pound extinguisher like the H3R ABC Fire Extinguisher works well for passenger vehicles – small enough to store conveniently while still providing adequate firefighting capacity.