Fire Extinguishers
Ordinary Combustible Fire -
Type "A" Extinguisher
Used for paper, wood, plastics, fabric, rubber, trash |
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Flammable Liquids Fire -
Type "B" Extinguisher
Used for gasoline, oil, grease, some paints and solvents |
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Electrical Fire -
Type "C" Extinguisher
Used for energized electrical; appliances, computers, circuit breakers, wiring |
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Combination Extinguisher -
Type "ABC" Extinguisher
Used on more than one type of fire, and is a good choice for home use. |
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Remember the word P.A.S.S
| PULL - |
Place the extinguisher on the floor. Hold it by the tank (pressure on the handle could pinch the pin). Pull the pin straight out. |
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| AIM - |
Start 10 feet back from the fire. Aim at the base of the fire. |
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| SQUEEZE - |
Squeeze the lever on the fire extinguisher |
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| SWEEP - |
Sweep from side to side, moving in slowly until the fire is out. |
GET OUT
If the fire gets bigger, close the door and evacuate. |
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