Portable fire extinguishers weigh up to 20 Kg, and they are designed to be easily used by an only user. Heavier fire extinguishers need wheels to be transported and they are called wheeled fire extinguishers..

The six main fire extinguisher types are water, foam, CO2, powder, water mist and wet chemical. Each of the different types of fire extinguisher is suitable for different fire classes.

Fire extinguishers can be a small but very important part of the fire safety plan. They can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or suppressing it until the fire department arrives for help.