How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

There are various types of fire extinguishers, but most fire extinguishers function in the same way. It is important to be familiar with your specific fire extinguisher before you are forced to use it in a fire emergency situation. By understanding how to use fire extinguishers, you can prevent small fires from developing into disasters.

Most people find it convenient to remember the simple acronym PASS in order to successfully operate fire extinguishers.

P: Pull. The first step is to pull the pin above the fire extinguisher. Pull the pin to release the locking mechanism of the fire extinguisher and you will be able to operate fire extinguisher.

A: It is a target. After pulling the pin, align the fire extinguisher with the bottom of the fire source. Since the fire fuel is at the bottom, it is important to aim not the fire but the bottom of the fire.

S: Please pinch the lever. Pull the lever slowly to release the extinguishing agent. To stop the discharge, loosen the lever. Remember that fire extinguishers can only use a limited amount of fire extinguishing media. It usually lasts about 10 seconds. Therefore, please use ampules carefully.

S: I will clean it. Move the fire extinguisher back and forth across the bottom of the stove until it disappears completely. Standing at a safe distance, when the fire starts to disappear, move forward

Please do not leave the site immediately after the fire has disappeared. Instead, please monitor the area for a few minutes to make sure the fire does not reignite

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Emergency situations can occur without warning and may be fatal, so you need to prepare for emergency situations. One of the main things everyone should know is how to use fire extinguishers. Fire extinguisher is a tool that helps you fight small fire and helps to limit their range until they are too big to swallow the whole area. In addition, fire extinguishers are like the forefront of defense, but in some cases they are very efficient. Therefore, it is very important to know exactly how to use a fire extinguisher.

Practice using ABC type fire extinguishers. Please make sure that the whole family knows how to use the ABC fire extinguisher and knows that it is at home. ABC fire extinguishers use chemical substances to eliminate common flammable substances, flammable liquids and electric fires. Be sure to check regularly and follow the instructions in the instruction manual. - More than 3 million people a year, such as emergency, automatic external defibrillator (AED), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, etc., need to prepare for emergency preparedness in response to the American Red Cross training program every year I am receiving. For courses in your area, please visit www.redcross.org / take-a-class. Download the American Red Cross First Aid Application from www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

Let your family know the exact fire extinguisher storage location by receiving training from the fire department on how to use fire extinguishers (A - B - C). Different fire extinguishers will work differently. As long as responsible families do not know how to use your particular model, they may not be able to use it effectively. I do not have time to read instructions in emergency situations. Extinguishers are only available for adults. Implement family hazard hunting. An ordinary thing in your house can give injuries and damage during a disaster. Everything that could cause migration, falling, destruction, or fire can be a family danger. For example, a water heater or a bookshelf may roll between earthquakes and tornado, or a picture hanging on a sofa may fall and hurt someone. Look for electrical, chemical and fire hazards. For the danger of home fire, please contact the nearest fire department. Check your home at least once a year and fix potential hazards