{"id":649,"date":"2016-05-20T00:17:43","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T00:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=649"},"modified":"2025-01-17T23:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:39:43","slug":"choosing-type-of-fire-extinguisher-to-best-protect-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/homeowners-insurance\/tips-for-homeowners\/choosing-type-of-fire-extinguisher-to-best-protect-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Type of Fire Extinguisher to Best Protect Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not that you ever expect to have to use one \u2013 but, it\u2019s when you suddenly need a fire extinguisher that you\u2019re glad to have one. Still, many homes don\u2019t have a fire extinguisher or the right type on hand.<\/p>\n

Fires and fire extinguishers are not all alike and using the wrong one on a particular type of fire can cost you valuable time \u2013 not to mention your home. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to know the five different fires and associated types of fire extinguishers, according to the Fire Equipment Manufacturers\u2019 Association:<\/p>\n