Get a red fire extinguisher with a pin, hose, and standard handle if you can. Quirky features are not extras if they might make you—or unfamiliar guests—hesitate in the face of an emergency.

According to Daniel Grimm with Keller Fire and Safety, all homes should have at least one red fire extinguisher somewhere in the kitchen or garage. “It’s kind of like insurance,” Grimm said.

According to Daniel Grimm with Keller Fire and Safety, all homes should have at least one red fire extinguisher somewhere in the kitchen or garage. “It’s kind of like insurance,” Grimm said.