Fire Safety Tips

Everyone can get better at fire safety. Our goal for Elementary School is to provide fire safety tips and education so you are better prepared in the event of a fire. We will cover topics from fire prevention, fire preparedness, and fire safety. And sometimes we'll just have some fun 😎.

Articles

A man on a highway evaluating a smoking car fire, holding up four fingers next to a fire extinguisher trying to recall the P.A.S.S method.

Why It’s Time to Pass on the P.A.S.S. Method: T...

Why It’s Time to Pass on the P.A.S.S. Method: The Driver’s Guide to Modern Safety Car fires move fast, and the last thing you want during that moment is fumbling...

Why It’s Time to Pass on the P.A.S.S. Method: T...

Why It’s Time to Pass on the P.A.S.S. Method: The Driver’s Guide to Modern Safety Car fires move fast, and the last thing you want during that moment is fumbling...

A grease fire flaring up from a frying pan.

Best Kitchen Fire Extinguisher With Zero Mess

Best Kitchen Fire Extinguisher With Zero Mess  Let's do some quick math. What does heat + grease + a momentary distraction equals? .... An inferno in your pan! When cooking...

Best Kitchen Fire Extinguisher With Zero Mess

Best Kitchen Fire Extinguisher With Zero Mess  Let's do some quick math. What does heat + grease + a momentary distraction equals? .... An inferno in your pan! When cooking...

Extinguisher failing to operate due to low pressure while there is an active Class B fire nearby.

Regular Fire Extinguisher Inspection Doesn't Gu...

Regular Fire Extinguisher Inspection Doesn't Guarantee Protection In a fire emergency, the most terrifying sound isn't the crackle of flames—it’s the hollow click of a fire extinguisher handle that does...

Regular Fire Extinguisher Inspection Doesn't Gu...

Regular Fire Extinguisher Inspection Doesn't Guarantee Protection In a fire emergency, the most terrifying sound isn't the crackle of flames—it’s the hollow click of a fire extinguisher handle that does...

Side-by-side comparison of a traditional CO2 fire extinguisher being handled by a worker versus a compact Element fire extinguisher held in a home setting, highlighting size and design differences.

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers VS Element Fi...

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers VS Element Fire Extinguishers In a high-stakes industrial environment, a single electrical fault or a stray spark near sensitive machinery can escalate in seconds. Your immediate...

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers VS Element Fi...

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers VS Element Fire Extinguishers In a high-stakes industrial environment, a single electrical fault or a stray spark near sensitive machinery can escalate in seconds. Your immediate...

Man pulling out an Element Fire Extinguisher from his emergency go bag.

Fire & Safety in Uncertain Times: Preparation M...

Fire & Safety in Uncertain Times: Why Your Preparation Matters More Than Ever You feel it. Something has shifted. Whether it is the news cycle, the weather, the economy, or...

Fire & Safety in Uncertain Times: Preparation M...

Fire & Safety in Uncertain Times: Why Your Preparation Matters More Than Ever You feel it. Something has shifted. Whether it is the news cycle, the weather, the economy, or...

Image illustrating the evolution of fire from the biblical times to the current times.

Evolution of Fire Classifications: From ABCDK & L

Evolution of Fire Classifications: From ABCDK & L When you are shopping for a fire extinguisher for your home or car, you quickly realize it is more than just picking...

Evolution of Fire Classifications: From ABCDK & L

Evolution of Fire Classifications: From ABCDK & L When you are shopping for a fire extinguisher for your home or car, you quickly realize it is more than just picking...

Tesla car on fire experiencing thermal runaway.

The Dangers Of Lithium Ion Battery Fires & The ...

The Dangers Of Lithium Ion Battery Fires & The New Fire Class L Think about everything you own that's got a LARGE battery! Your e-bike, your e-scooter, or that electric...

The Dangers Of Lithium Ion Battery Fires & The ...

The Dangers Of Lithium Ion Battery Fires & The New Fire Class L Think about everything you own that's got a LARGE battery! Your e-bike, your e-scooter, or that electric...

Person trying to extinguish a fire using a pressurized clean agent fire extinguisher is seen in the background while a hand with a stop watch is held up in the foreground.

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Pressurize...

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Pressurized Clean Agent vs. Element Fire Extinguishers When you look up how long do fire extinguishers last, most experts focus on the expiration date,...

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Pressurize...

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Pressurized Clean Agent vs. Element Fire Extinguishers When you look up how long do fire extinguishers last, most experts focus on the expiration date,...

Man looking shocked as he looks at the cost of the fire extinguishers on a shelf in a warehouse setting.

Fire Extinguisher Kinds Explained: Stop Trustin...

Fire Extinguisher Kinds Explained: Stop Trusting Outdated Tech Does your fire protection plan consist of a heavy, dusty pressurized extinguisher shoved under your kitchen sink or rolling around in your...

Fire Extinguisher Kinds Explained: Stop Trustin...

Fire Extinguisher Kinds Explained: Stop Trusting Outdated Tech Does your fire protection plan consist of a heavy, dusty pressurized extinguisher shoved under your kitchen sink or rolling around in your...

Man looking shocked as he looks at the cost of the fire extinguishers on a shelf in a warehouse setting.

Fire Extinguisher Price Shock: Why Clean Agent ...

Fire Extinguisher Price Shock: Why Clean Agent Extinguishers Cost So Much When you shop for a clean agent fire extinguisher, you are usually looking at gases like Halotron (often sold...

Fire Extinguisher Price Shock: Why Clean Agent ...

Fire Extinguisher Price Shock: Why Clean Agent Extinguishers Cost So Much When you shop for a clean agent fire extinguisher, you are usually looking at gases like Halotron (often sold...

Element E50 Fire Extinguisher sitting in the center console of a classic car.

The Best Car Fire Extinguisher: Element Fire Ex...

The Best Car Fire Extinguisher: Element Fire Extinguishers If you want to protect your vehicle from fire in 2026, you need the right tool within reach. A quick response during...

The Best Car Fire Extinguisher: Element Fire Ex...

The Best Car Fire Extinguisher: Element Fire Extinguishers If you want to protect your vehicle from fire in 2026, you need the right tool within reach. A quick response during...

Person throwing out their expired extinguisher in their regular household trash.

Your Guide To Fire Extinguisher Disposal and Fi...

Your Guide to Fire Extinguisher Disposal and Finding a Better Alternative When a fire extinguisher reaches the end of its life, most people assume they can simply toss it away....

Your Guide To Fire Extinguisher Disposal and Fi...

Your Guide to Fire Extinguisher Disposal and Finding a Better Alternative When a fire extinguisher reaches the end of its life, most people assume they can simply toss it away....