Types of Fire, Fire Extinguishers & Extinguishing Methods (The Value of Volunteer Firefighting)

(Illustrative Only)

Firefighting in rural 
winter places takes
a lot of skill 
and practice.

 As a part-time volunteer firefighter, ongoing training is essential. You never know when a skill will be needed, and you don’t always have the luxury of pulling out your phone to Google something in the middle of an emergency. That’s why memorizing fire classifications, practicing knots, and understanding how equipment functions is so important—we have to be able to perform without hesitation.

The more we practice, read, and engage with training material, the better we retain the information and the faster everything clicks together when it counts. That’s what makes videos like this useful: not only do they break down fire classifications clearly, they’re also helpful for everyday people who want to know what type of fire extinguisher they should keep at home.

Many part-time firefighters are self-learning and watch a lot of videos, practice their craft, and engage in personal development. The nation rely on our volunteers as one of the largest blocks of safety and protection within the country. Not all people can leave their work right away to go fight a fire. 

An interesting article, Communities shift to all-career fire departments as volunteer numbers decline

If you haven’t done so, consider supporting your local fire department. I know at least one that could  use additional resources for equipment as grants dry up. If anyone is interested in donating to a tax-deductible organization, let me know—I can connect you with the right people.