The scenario could happen to anyone. A pot filled with food is cooking on the stove when it catches fire at a home. The cook quickly grabs a nearby fire extinguisher to put it out but freezes as they ...

Digital fire extinguisher training empowers employees to prevent and contain workplace fires safely—scaling community risk reduction without the barriers of live fire drills. Firefighters know that ...

Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by ...

You wouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, and you shouldn’t put water on a grease fire. You need the right tool for the right job. But how do we know when to use each fire extinguisher in an ...

Alton Fire Department Capt. Jon Davis explains the use of a fire extinguisher to the staff members on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. A staff member at the Boys and Girls Club of Alton holds her hand to her ...

As a family gathering place and a hub for culinary creativity, the kitchen can easily become a common source of household fires. Grease fires, stovetop mishaps, and electrical malfunctions can ...

A fire extinguisher can be a critical tool in the event of a fire in your home, but not all Americans have easy access to one. According to a 2020 survey by the insurance agency The Zebra, only about ...