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Fire departments recommend that people have portable fire extinguishers in their homes.
A person must be sure, however, to call the fire department before trying to extinguish a fire. It is also important to use the right kind of extinguisher for the type of fire involved. For example, a water extinguisher cannot put out a grease fire. Such a fire can be fought with a special extinguisher. There are many kinds of fire extinguishers.