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13th December 2022

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opashoo:
opashoo:
Weird reminder but double check where your fire extinguisher is just to make sure it’s where you last remember it, just in case it got moved around or something
??? I don’t mean to be too harsh, but house fires did not stop happening at the turn of the century. A house can still burn down, and we invented something that can prevent that, they’re fire extinguishers. They’re the reason house fires aren’t a guarantee that you’ll lose your house. You should have one.
You should also have one in your car. Also if you’ve never used one or have ever been taught, here’s how you use a fire extinguisher:
When operating a fire extinguisher, tell residents to remember the word PASS:
Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism.
Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
Fire extinguishers can be helpful on a small fire. Consider providing a checklist to help people prepare to use a fire extinguisher on a potential fire.
For example:
Have I alerted others in the building that there’s a fire?
Has someone called the fire department?
Am I physically able to use a fire extinguisher?
Is the fire small and contained in a single object (like a pan or a wastebasket)?
Am I safe from the fire’s toxic smoke?
Do I have a clear escape route?
Use a fire extinguisher when all of these questions are answered “yes.” If you’re unsure about whether or not it’s safe to use a fire extinguisher, and for all other situations, alert others, leave the building, and call 911 from a mobile or neighbor’s phone. It is not recommended that children use fire extinguishers.
There are five primary types of fire extinguishers, each designed to put out different kinds of fires.
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For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper. These are often found in homes and businesses.
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For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints. These are often found in homes and businesses.
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For use with electrical equipment like appliances, tools, or other equipment that is plugged in. These are often found in homes and businesses.
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For use with flammable metals. These are often found in factories.
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For use with vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances. These are often found in commercial kitchens (restaurants, cafeterias, catering businesses).
There are also multipurpose fire extinguishers that might be labeled “B-C” or “A-B-C.” Most home improvement stores carry multipurpose fire extinguishers that cover Class A through Class C.
Keep yourself and your belongings safe and invest in a fire extinguisher. Keep them in an easy to access spot, such as your kitchen. This information is directly from the FEMA website.