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USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Prior to using a fire extinguisher, make sure: 

  1. The fire is small enough to put out with an extinguisher,
  2. Help is already on the way,
  3. You have a clear path to an emergency exit,
  4. You are upwind of the fire (wind is at your back blowing flames and smoke away from you),
  5. The fire extinguisher is fully charged, and
  6. It is the correct type of fire extinguisher for the type of fire.

 Using a Fire Extinguisher

P
PULL the pin

Lift by the lower handle and pull the pin. (If the pin won't come out, you are probably squeezing the handle. Release the pressure from the trigger on the top.)

A
AIM at the base of the flame

Start at least 8-10 feet away and aim at the base of the fire

S
SQUEEZE the Handle

Make sure it is working before moving towards the fire

S
SWEEP at the base of the flame

Sweep at the base of the fire from side to side, advancing closer as flames are extinguished.

 


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