In America, a fire starts in a residential home every 83 seconds. 74% of ALL fires occur in a home just like yours. That's why a First Alert fire extinguisher mounted within easy reach is so important as part of your Home Safety Plan. If you are able to react to a fire when it starts - whether it starts in the kitchen, garage, or any other room in your home - chances are good that you can stop the fire with the right type of extinguisher.