WEBSmart Safety Rules. Stand 6 to 8 feet away from the fire. Use an extinguisher ONLY if you have been trained to use it. Fire Extinguishers are for small fires in the early stages. Know where fire extinguishers are located.
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WEBDoes your building require fire extinguishers throughout? Every state has a State Fire Code with a section on fire extinguisher requirements. To get an overview of what state fire codes are based on and if states have made enhancements to fire codes visit the Interactive Fire Safety Map.
WEBThe following conditions must be met for a fire extinguisher to be effective: • The extinguisher must be right for the type of fire • It must be located where it can be easily reached • It must be in good working order • The fire must be discovered while it is still small • The person using the extinguisher must be trained to use it ...
NFPA Safety Tip Sheets
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Choosing and Using Fire Extinguishers - U.S. Fire Administration
WEBApr 1, 2023 · Free materials to help your fire department increase community awareness about how and when to use fire extinguishers. Encourage people to contact their fire department if they would like fire extinguisher training.
WEBFollow this guidance to prepare to use a fire extinguisher safely. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. The types of fire extinguishers are based on the fuel source of the fire. Type A: Ordinary combustibles (e.g., trash, wood, paper, cloth, plastic, etc.) Type B: Flammable liquids and gases.
WEBDry Chemicalfire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction in the fire. Today’s most widely used type of fire extinguisher is the multipurpose dry chemical that is effective on Class A, B and C fires. This agent also works by creating a barrier between the oxygen element and the fuel element on Class A ...
WEBFire Extinguishers are for small fires in the early stages. Know where fire extinguishers are located. Never place a pressurized fire extinguisher upright unless you are holding it - if it falls over the nozzle can break off. All fire extinguishers should have an inspection tag and a trigger seal and a pin.
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Fire Extinguisher
WEBThe portable extinguisher you are using must match the fire you are fighting. There are five classes of fires. Extinguishers are labeled with leters and symbols for the classes of fires they can put out. To use your extinguisher, remember “P.A.S.S.”. PULL the pin that unlocks the lever.
WEBHow To Use A Fire Extinguisher Remember The Phrase PASS Pull the pin 3 Squeeze the handle. SafetyBanners 2 Aim the base of the fire 4 Sweep from side to side.
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