What does Fire Extinguisher mean?

A Fire Extinguisher is a device used to extinguish fires. It consists of a container that holds the extinguishing agent, and nozzles or sprinklers that are used to spray the extinguishing agent onto the source of the fire. Fire extinguishers usually come in many types, and can extinguish different types of fires, depending on the extinguishing agent used. Common fire extinguishing agents include dry powder, liquid, foam and carbon dioxide. Fire extinguishers are usually installed in flammable areas of buildings, vehicles and ships to prevent fires and protect personnel.