DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER?

12/18/2020 (Permalink)

Fire Extinguisher Ventura

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER?

When we were young, we are taught that if we play the fire we will get burnt. We are taught of safety protocols in case you ever have a misfortune of being a fire in yourself. We just remember the STOP, DROP AND DROLL. We aren’t taught on how to properly use of fire extinguisher. We all have seen them, but many of us do not know how to use them.

Remember this acronym for fire extinguisher use:  PASS

       P

• Pull the pin. The pin releases the lacking mechanism and enables the extinguisher to use.

A

• Aim at base fire. The base, the fuel of the fire – not the flames – must be extinguished.

S

• Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguished agent. A typical fire extinguisher contains only 10 seconds of extinguishing power.

S

• Sweep from side to side. Look for hot spots that could reignite.

Fire extinguisher usage tips

• Stand with an exit your back.
• Stand several feet away, only advancing when the fire wanes. If you feel the heat, you are too close.
• Use a slow sweeping motion at the fire’ base.
• Works in pairs whenever possible for safety.

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