Installing them in the house is a good first step, but there’s a lot more to making sure they’re effective if a fire ignites.

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If you’ve bought a fire extinguisher to keep your family safe, check the label. There’s a massive recall of fire extinguishers made by Kidde because they may not work when you need them most. The ...

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• International Fire Service Training Association. (1998). Essentials of firefighting (4th ed.). Stillwater, OK: Fire Protection Publications. • National Fire ...

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When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Kidde has recalled more than 40 ...

In the January 2015 issue of FireRescue, I discussed the different types of fire extinguishers and how they work. Let’s take some time in this column to better understand the potential applications of ...