Fire Safety- Using A Fire Extinguisher

5/8/2019 (Permalink)

Keep Your Fire Extinguishers In Easy To Access & Find Locations

To protect yourself and your home or business, it is important to have portable fire extinguishers readily available. In the event of an emergency a fire extinguisher can save your building and your life. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends remembering the word PASS in order to properly operate a fire extinguisher:

Pull the pin. Hold the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism.

Aim low. The fire extinguisher should be pointed at the base of the fire.

Squeeze the lever, applying slow, even pressure.

Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.

Familiarize yourself with these steps and how to use your fire extinguisher works before a fire breaks out. Also, be sure to read the instructions on your extinguisher and remember that there are different types of fires so it is important to have the correct type of extinguisher. There are different classes of extinguishers designed to treat specific types of fires. For more information on the different types of fire extinguishers, visit: www.nfpa.org