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Rules for Fighting a Fire
1) Once a fire is detected you should first "Activate" the emergency plan.
This could entail pulling the fire alarm if available, calling 911 or having someone
else call, and notifying and warning everyone affected by the danger.
This could entail pulling the fire alarm if available, calling 911 or having someone
else call, and notifying and warning everyone affected by the danger.
2) After the emergency plan and been activated. You should then "Assist"
anyone in immediate danger find safety. Make sure that anyone incapable of
exiting on their own or that needs guidance are cared for before attempting
to extinguish a fire.
anyone in immediate danger find safety. Make sure that anyone incapable of
exiting on their own or that needs guidance are cared for before attempting
to extinguish a fire.
3) Once the emergency plan is "Activated" and everyone is safe then you can
address the fire.
address the fire.
You should only fight the fire if:
- The fire is small and contained.
- You are safe from toxic smoke.
- You have a means of escape.
- Your instincts say it safe.
Pull the Pin at the top of the extinguisher. The pin releases a locking
mechanism and will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order
to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel.
Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in
the extinguisher. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop.
Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire
extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the
extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move
towards the fire once it starts to diminish. Be sure to read the
instructions on your fire extinguisher - different fire extinguishers
recommend operating them from different distances. Remember:
Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flames!!!!
mechanism and will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order
to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel.
Squeeze the lever slowly. This will release the extinguishing agent in
the extinguisher. If the handle is released, the discharge will stop.
Sweep from side to side. Using a sweeping motion, move the fire
extinguisher back and forth until the fire is completely out. Operate the
extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move
towards the fire once it starts to diminish. Be sure to read the
instructions on your fire extinguisher - different fire extinguishers
recommend operating them from different distances. Remember:
Aim at the base of the fire, not at the flames!!!!
HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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The NFPA states that
95 percent of reported
fires are extinguished
using fire extinguishers.
95 percent of reported
fires are extinguished
using fire extinguishers.
For more information on
the proper use of fire
extinguishers go to
fireextinguisher.com
the proper use of fire
extinguishers go to
fireextinguisher.com
