All of us hold some knowledge how to control or deal with minor fire cases. But in the event of a major fire break-out, there can be a possibility you are not able to control it and escape route is only way you have to follow. But having at least one fire extinguisher system in the house can be a big help in case of emergency.
It is true that we all consider our personal residence a safe place; however it is essential that one be prepared for a fire emergency at their place. So, it is required to install a good fire extinguisher as well as set up an escape plan for you and your family. As you may have seen most of businesses are also equipped with smoke alarms and are marked with several ‘EXIT' routes to make avoiding the dangers of a fire easier. There are also fire extinguishers designated at certain areas within the buildings but it is equally important to know what type fire extinguisher to use on which kind of fire.
You know in different situation the cause of a fire can be different; thus it is crucial that you are certain of what type of fire extinguisher to use. In the case of an office building you are generally dealing with a call centre or bank where there are many people working in one isolated area. Plus, those who work with flammable metals, chemicals or in chemistry laboratory, in both scenario a bucket of soil, water or water-filled extinguishers are not acceptable for use. Because, it is not sufficient to handle fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, and common organic solvents; energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium.  
Remember, there are various options available that can be used for these purposes. The ideal type of extinguisher used in office buildings is a CO2, or Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher. Since this is a non-flammable agent, it can be used on both Class B and C fires without damaging the equipment that it covers. For safety's sake, it is important to know that this device is a highly pressurized device and it can shoot out fragments of dry ice when it is released, so make certain that no one else is standing in the way of the extinguisher's throwing range when it is in use. Another handy item to have in a place of employment or a home for that matter is a carbon monoxide detector. You can find various models to choose from but ensure that the device meets all safety inspection requirements of any health and safety related organizations.