The engineer in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Industries, Ahmed Abbas Muhammad, wrote an article entitled (Types of extinguishers and their benefits). The content of the article was: There are several types of extinguishers available, and they differ in their design and uses. Here are some common types of extinguishers and their benefits:<br /><br />1. Portable Fire Extinguisher: It is the most common and easy-to-use type of extinguisher. It can be held by hand and contains an extinguishing agent, such as foam or dry powder, and operates by pressing the trigger. Used to extinguish small fires in homes, offices, and vehicles.