Easy Steps to Using a Fire Extinguisher

2/10/2021 (Permalink)

Having a fire extinguisher in your Ogden ,UT property can help in a small fire.

You’ve heard throughout your life that in case of a fire, you should call 911 and get away from danger. While this is sound advice, there are things you can do at the outset of the fire to keep it from spreading and threatening your Ogden ,UT, office. In small fires, a fire extinguisher can be your most important tool to keep the incident from getting out of hand.

Why Use a Fire Extinguisher

You see extinguishers in buildings everywhere you go, but what makes them such effective tools to help prevent major fire damage?

• They can act quickly and effectively against a wide range of fires in many places.
• Anyone can learn how to use them properly.
• If you use them properly, they can keep a small fire from getting out of control and causing extensive damage or even bodily harm or death.

The Correct Method

If you spot a kitchen fire in your office break room, or if there is a fire in any other part of your building, you need to act without hesitation. When you use the fire extinguisher appropriately, you can have confidence that you can put out the fire without much difficulty. Experts teach that you should use the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Pull

Your first job is to take the extinguisher and pull the pin out of the handle at the top of the device. This will break the seal and allow you to spray the chemical.

Aim

Take the hose in one hand while holding the extinguisher by the handle in the other. Next, aim the hose low at the base of the fire.

Squeeze

Squeeze the handle firmly. This will release the extinguishing chemical.

Sweep

In a fluid motion, sweep the hose from side to side at the bottom of the fire. Do this until the fire is completely out.

If you follow these steps, you can put out small fires with a fire extinguisher. Study and practice this method in your workplace.