You pass them all the time as you walk the hallways at work or school, and hopefully at home too, but you’ve probably given little thought as to how you actually use a fire extinguisher. Learn more here.

KUALA LUMPUR: Fires killed 107 people and injured 477 others nationwide last year. The previous year, the number of deaths due to fire was 153 while the number of those injured was 467.

PETALING JAYA: It is regrettable that people only start to think of what fire prevention tools they should have for their homes after a mishap happens, says the Fire and Rescue Department.

Which is the best smoke detector? Ionization, photoelectric or dual sensor? Learn more here.

Each year, roughly 3,400 people are killed in home fires or by burn injuries, making them the third-most-common cause of accidental deaths at home. Learn how to prevent fires in home here.

Have you ever wonder how the live saving fire extinguishers were made? Learn more here.

Learn about the different types of fire extinguishers and what they are used for.

Learn what causes fire to ignite, and what are the components that support the combustion process.