These pamphlets give all the information necessary for selecting the proper fire extinguisher for a home or office. Each class of fire (A, B, C, D, and K) is addressed, as well as tips on safe placement and maintenance. Operation of the fire extinguisher is clearly explained with the easy-to-remember PASS technique.

"Extinguidores de Fuego (Fire Extinguishers: Choosing Them and Using Them)" talks about incorporating fire extinguishers into a total fire prevention plan, along with smoke alarms and a safe escape plan. More importantly, it offers advice on how to judge when a fire extinguisher should be used, and when it is better to let the professionals handle it and evacuate the area. The pamphlet breaks the information down into easy to understand topics – fire extinguishers at home, a fire safety tool, cut your losses and get out, plan of attack, the right extinguisher for the job, safe placement, fight of flight? how to decide, classes of fire and know how. These subject matters give readers a general overview for fighting small fires.

This pamphlet is also available in English .