There are many different types of fire extinguishers intended for various purposes - you wouldn't want to use a 50 pound extinguisher designed for chemical fires in a lab to put out a small grease fire in your kitchen! Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher is not only dangerous, but can actually encourage the fire to spread. <br /><br />In this video, Edina, MN Fire Marshall Tom Jenson explains the features and uses of four different types of fire extinguishers to help you decide what extinguisher is right for you.
