Essentials — Types & Placement
A quick, practical set of recommendations so your home is prepared: keep at least one 5 lb ABC extinguisher per floor and a Class K or small ABC near cooking areas.
Where to keep
- Kitchen (near exit path)
- Garage or workshop
- Basement and each sleeping floor
P.A.S.S. to use
- Pull the pin
- Aim at base of fire
- Squeeze the handle
- Sweep side to side
1
Check monthly — pressure, pin, nozzle clear.
2
Service annually — inspect and record on tag.
3
Plan & practice — evacuation route and meeting point.