Any time you approach a fire extinguisher, the first step is to pull the safety pin from the handle. This action breaks the seal and allows you to discharge the extinguisher, initiating the ...

You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can’t handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a distributor of fire-related equipment, explores ...

A fire extinguisher ranks high on our list of emergency ... a durable rust-resistant handle and an easy-to-pull safety pin. It’s also rated to be useful against Class A (trash, paper and wood ...