Did you know there are more than 370,000 building fires in the United States every year? These cause more than 2,000 deaths and upwards of 12,000 injuries, not to mention billions of dollars in property loss.
Fire security should be an important component of your safety regimen. While most people stay on top of fire detectors, they fail to ensure that fire extinguishers are functioning properly. This is unfortunate, as extinguishers are a safe and effective means of putting out a fire in the home or business.
The good news is that implementing fire extinguisher maintenance requires very little time and effort. The information below goes over the reasons you should perform regular checkups and how to do so. Keep reading to find out how to keep your home or business safe in the event of a fire.
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