Portable fire extinguishers successfully put out more than 80 percent of home fires before they get out of hand. But it's vital to keep the right extinguisher in your home and know how to use it ...

The air tank is an old spent fire extinguisher. The stock valve was removed and the insides were cleaned out. Out of curiosity, [Giorgos] figured out the volume by filling the tank with water ...

In order for a fire to sustain itself, it needs three things: fuel, heat, and oxygen, with the disruption of just one of those causing the fire to extinguish. Water, sand, and carbon dioxide-based ...

Be prepared in case of an emergency with a working fire extinguisher stored in an accessible part of your home. A fire extinguisher can be the difference between a minor house fire and the total ...

As we reflect on Veterans Day, the State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages all residents to reflect on the sacrifices made by ...