Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers can save lives and property when used correctly to put out small fires. If the fire is in a confined area and is small enough that the extinguisher can put it out, follow these simple steps to the acronym PASS:
Only use a fire extinguisher when.....
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the fire is small and contained for example a small wastebasket
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not growing
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the room is not filled with smoke
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the fire is not blocking an exit
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911 has already been called
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everyone is safely out of the building
Install fire extinguishers close to exits.
There are several different types of fire extinguishers:
Class A: flammable objects such as plastics, wood, cloth
Class B: flammable liquids such as oil or gasoline
Class C: Electrical equipment such as appliances, cords, wires, etc.
Class D: Exotic metals such as magnesium
Class K: specific for kitchen fires