text: There are several types of fire extinguishers available, but the best type for home and farm use is a multipurpose "ABC" type extinguisher. ABC type extinguishers generally use ammonium phosphate as the active chemical to extinguish a fire and are capable of putting out most common fires.\n\nExtinguishers are rated for the type of fire they are made to extinguish.\n\n    * A - Ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper, hay, etc.\n    * B - Flammable liquids such as gas, oil, grease and other petroleum products.\n    * C - Electrical fires. \n\nAs this listing shows, an ABC type extinguisher is capable of extinguishing most fires.