Do you know how to operate a fire extinguisher in an emergency?

P.A.S.S.

Do you know how to operate a fire extinguisher in an emergency?  You don’t want to be struggling to get the pin to release while your kitchen is ablaze….practice, practice practice:

P.A.S.S.

Pull Pin, Aim, Squeeze Handle, Sweep Area 

The P-A-S-S technique for fire extinguisher use:

P – Pull the pin.  It is there to prevent accidental discharge.

A – Aim low at the base of the fire.  This is the where the fuel source is.

S – Squeeze the lever above the handle.  Release to stop the flow.
      (Some extinguishers have a button instead of a lever)

S – Sweep from side to side.  Move toward the fire, aiming low at its base.  Sweep until all flames are extinguished.  Watch for re-igniting.  Repeat as necessary.  Have site inspected by fire department.

Link to P.A.S.S. Training:

https://www.totalburncare.com/PASS_firepage.htm

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