- Pick a fire extinguisher classified as A:B:C to fight three kinds of fire (combustible, flammable liquids and electrical).
- Select the largest fire extinguisher that you and your family members can comfortably operate.
- Stock at least one fire extinguisher on each floor of your home.
For more details on selecting and using a fire extinguisher, check out this article from This Old House.
For fire extinguisher ratings, read about fire extinguishers at Consumer Reports. Read more
