Published August 26, 2023 | Version v1
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Fire Extinguisher types and Applications

  • 1. Department of Electrical Enineering, Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil, Kano,Nigeria
  • 2. Department of Computer Science, School of Technology, Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Nigeria
  • 3. Department of Architectural Technology, School of Environmental Studies Gwarzo, Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Nigeria
  • 4. Department of Computer Engineering Technology, School of Technology, Kano State Polytechnic, Kano, Nigeria

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In any environment, fire extinguishers are an essential part of any fire safety strategy. They are a first-aid response to a fire and can assist in preventing severe property damage and even fatalities in homes, businesses, and even automobiles. The selection of an extinguisher device, which incorporates both passive and active fire safety procedures, offers the right intervention in the event of a potential fire outbreak. In the past and in the present, fire has been a major source of property loss and fatalities. If the appropriate steps are not done, they may result in significant property damage, process interruptions, death, and injury. The density of flammable, explosive, and dangerous substances, chimneys, hot surfaces, static electricity, and electrical dangers, particularly in industrial buildings, increases the risk of fire. Therefore, the appropriate safety measures should be performed.
 

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