answersLogoWhite

0

The first fire extinguishers were buckets filled with water or sand. In some towns, the fire warden would walk the streets at night and make sure every house had a water bucket on the front stoop, ready to be grabbed on the way to a fire.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?

Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.


Is safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets used to prevent accidents?

No, not really. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to stop fires. The "accident" would have already occurred, starting the fire.


What are fire extinguishers be used for?

FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.


Where can you get fire extinguishers recharged?

You can get fire extinguishers recharged at fire equipment companies, some hardware stores, and fire departments.


Do all boats need fire extinguishers?

No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.


What are fire extinguishers best used for?

Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.


Can you refill fire extinguishers?

Yes, fire extinguishers can be refilled by trained professionals to ensure they are ready for use in case of a fire emergency.


DO ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS EXTINGUISH FIRE BY COOLING DOWN?

Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.


Do ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fire by cooling it down?

Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.


Where can one find extinguishers in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, one can find fire extinguishers in any public building. US law requires public buildings to have fire extinguishers to be prepared in the event of a fire.


What sort of fire extinguishers should we get if we live in a flat on the 12th floor?

There are several types of fire extinguishers that one should purchase that rely on their compact form and low weight such as Alert 5 Rechargeable fire extinguishers, and Tundra Tundra extinguishers.


What are the contents of a multipurpose fire extinguisher?

Multi-purpose fire extinguishers, like ABC, are typically dry chemical.