Portable Fire Extinguishers – Selection

Selection of the best fire extinguisher for a given situation is based on a variety of factors.  Some of these factors are:

• Nature of the combustibles
• Potential Severity (Size, Intensity, and Speed of Travel) in any resulting fire
• Effectiveness of the fire extinguisher on that hazard
• Ease of Use

As a general rule, it is recommended to purchase ABC (All-purpose) fire extinguishers when replacing older models.