USE FIRE EXTINGUSHER

1. USE FIRE EXTINGUSHER

The following steps should be followed when responding to incipient stage

fire:

Sound the alarm and call the fire department, if appropriate.

Identify a safe evacuation path before approaching the fire. Do not allow

the fire, heat, or smoke to come between you and your evacuation path.

Select the appropriate type of fire extinguisher.

Discharge the extinguisher within its effective range using the P.A.S.S.

technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.)

Back away from an extinguished fire in case it flames up again.

Evacuate immediately if the extinguisher is empty and the fire is not out.

Evacuate immediately if the fire progresses beyond the incipient stage.

Most fire extinguishers operate using the following P.A.S.S. technique:

PULL… pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.

AIM… Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the

base of the fire.

NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets

very cold and may damage skin.

SQUEEZE… Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.

SWEEP… Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to

be out. Watch the area, if the fire re-ignites, repeats steps 2-4.

If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to fight a fire….

EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!