Home safety & tools
Home fire extinguisher
First Alert · Standard Home Use (ABC)
Candles, heaters and stoves cause fires in outages. A small extinguisher can stop a fire before it spreads.
Amazon listing: “First Alert Fire Extinguisher, Standard Home Use”. Checked on Amazon on November 3, 2026.
Part of: Family Kit Whole-Home Kit
What it does
- Intended for common household fires; check the label for the rating
- Compact home model from First Alert
- Pressure gauge so you can see it is ready
- Home-sized and easy to mount
How to set it up
- Mount it near an exit, away from the stove.
- Check that the gauge is in the green zone.
- Learn P-A-S-S: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
- Show every adult in the house where it is.
- Check the gauge monthly.
Storing and looking after it
Check the gauge every month and replace it as the maker says.