How much fire can your water can (fire extinguisher) put out? It has always amazed me that fire departments like FDNY have a firefighter dedicated to carrying a 2 1/2-gallon water can with them. Here ...

Electric vehicles pose a unique risk on the road, in that their lithium-ion batteries can catch fire and burn fiercely in an accident. Fighting these fires poses a challenge for emergency responders, ...

Firefighters in Hollywood are using Cold Cut Cobra, a cutting extinguisher that deals with EV and lithium battery fires.

La Vergne Fire Rescue hones skills with "can training" at their new training center, enhancing emergency response and safety.

Contrary to what many skeptics preach, there’s not enough data yet to confirm that EVs are more likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine cars. But there’s un irrefutable fact: when ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpendEdge, a global procurement market intelligence firm, has announced the release of their Global Fire Extinguisher Category - Procurement Market Intelligence Report.

Q: How do I dispose of a dry chemical-type fire extinguisher (small home-use type)? Can they be recharged? If not, do I just throw it out with the regular trash? Is there a recycling location? Paul, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fire extinguishers are not mandatory for private vehicles in the U.S, though car fires are more common than many think. Between 2018 and 2022, ...