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A small, multipurpose (type "ABC") fire extinguisher. These work for basically all common types of fires, including grease fires in a pinch (if you don't have a
by troydavis 4y ago
A small, multipurpose (type "ABC") fire extinguisher. These work for basically all common types of fires, including grease fires in a pinch (if you don't have a way to starve it of oxygen).
Examples:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/First-Alert-Tundra-Fire-Extinguisher-Spray-AF400/202248841 https://www.homedepot.com/p/First-Alert-Tundra-Fire-Extingui... ($13)
https://www.firstalertstore.com/store/products/First-Alert-Rechargeable-Home-Fire-Extinguisher-HOME1.htm https://www.firstalertstore.com/store/products/First-Alert-R... (larger and rechargeable, $37)
- leephillips 4y agoYes, I always have one. And when I lived in a house I had one on each floor.
- spaceheater 4y agoI have a suspicion that in most cases a bucket of water (or a vase) would be more useful.
- leephillips 4y agoDepends on what’s burning. Fire extinguishers are generally more effective and safer. For some kinds of fires, water can make things worse.
- theli0nheart 4y agoIn life or death situations where seconds count, it’s best to not have to think about a decision tree. You never want to try to put out a grease fire with water, for instance.