Know the proper Fire Extinguisher

The red cylinder locked behind the glass case! Usually seen in most of the multi-storeyed buildings, sometimes in vehicles as well, As kids all of us have always wondered how would it ever work and when asked parents have always stopped us from going next to it ! and It always remains a mystery. Yes The Fire Extinguishers, the equipments which we never learn how to use assuming that we will never have to use it and operate it. But then like they say its always good to be prepared now than worry later. According to the fire safety industries, 80% of the workplace fire have been put out using the portable fire extinguishers which is saving lives and thousands of injuries every year. But then employees or common people being aware of the different types of fire extinguishers and their working is very rare.