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2. These easy-to-use fire blankets are just $7 each: 'Saved my home'

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   Every home cook should have a working, non-expired fire extinguisher, but many of us aren't super confident when it comes to actually using one. Fire blankets aim to make putting out small fires ...

3. A fire is forcing you to evacuate. What do you pack? - AOL

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   A fire extinguisher (look to buy small ones designed for cars and homes) Moist towelettes, garbage bags, toilet paper and plastic ties for sanitation purposes (the moist towelettes will also come ...

4. Active fire protection - Wikipedia

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   Fire extinguishers are one of the most common manual fire suppression devices and are required in all commercial buildings and vehicles. [2] Fire extinguishers can be used with little to no training and are meant for small incipient stage fires. The most common extinguisher is the ABC extinguisher and are found in most offices and homes.

5. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   A fire extinguisher can be the difference between a minor house fire and the total loss of your home. However, a fire extinguisher is only as effective as its accessibility when disaster strikes.

6. Gaseous fire suppression - Wikipedia

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   Gaseous fire suppression, also called clean agent fire suppression, is the use of inert gases and chemical agents to extinguish a fire. These agents are governed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems – NFPA 2001 in the US, with different standards and regulations elsewhere.

7. Fire control - Wikipedia

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   Understanding the cause is essential so that the correct fire extinguisher is used; if the wrong extinguisher is used, it can either make the fire worse or fail to control it. For example, using a type A, B, C fire extinguisher on a chemical fire will do the opposite of what the extinguisher is supposed to do and can cause an explosion.