The scenario could happen to anyone. A pot filled with food is cooking on the stove when it catches fire at a home. The cook quickly grabs a nearby fire extinguisher to put it out but freezes as they ...

Four New Jersey moms undergo a fire-safety challenge under the watch of the Bergen County Fire Academy, to learn how to expertly use an extinguisher in case of danger in their homes.

The correct fire extinguisher to use actually depends on the type of fire. "An ABC extinguisher is what you are typically ...

You wouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail, and you shouldn’t put water on a grease fire. You need the right tool for the right job. But how do we know when to use each fire extinguisher in an ...

Turn your pots and pans handles in towards the stove. That prevents you from getting burned if hot grease or liquids spill ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — About every 23 seconds, there's a fire somewhere in the US. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. The instinct is to put the fire out, but what will you grab to do it? 2 Wants ...

People can learn how to use a fire extinguisher from a firefighter during a free training at 10 a.m. Sept. 20, at Mentor Public Library’s Headlands Branch, 4669 Corduroy Road. Firefighter Dan Garey ...

The holidays are a cherished time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating traditions and creating memories. Yet, this time of year also brings increased fire risks. Holiday cooking, lighted ...

It’s the holiday season – a stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas and other holidays, parties and happenings that ...