Anyone who handles fire a lot should know how and with what to extinguish a fire correctly. A fire extinguisher is a tried and tested and reliable tool for this. Whether it's a fire bowl or a stove, it's always a good idea to have a fire extinguisher within easy reach. But how exactly does a fire extinguisher actually work?
Fire needs exactly three elements to burn: Fuel, oxygen and an ignition source. An effective fire extinguisher intervenes in this interplay with cooling, smothering and insulation to extinguish the fire. When the extinguisher is activated, the extinguishing agent is released. This is either water, powder, foam or CO2. For this reason, a fire extinguisher must never be used to extinguish burning people. The extinguisher will not only deprive the fire of oxygen, but also the victim of the fire.
A fire extinguisher is activated by first removing the fuse. The next step is to press down the firing head, which pressurises the container and extinguishing can begin. But as with everything, we hope that we don't have to use the extinguisher. It is important when handling an open fire, be it a candle, a lantern or the fireplace itself, never leave it unattended and unattended.
