Fire Extinguishers
When and How to use a fire extinguisher.
Instructions For Use - These instructions are right on the extinguisher
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Pull the pin |
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Stand 6 to 8 feet away from the fire |
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Aim (point) extinguisher at the base of the fire |
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Squeeze lever and sweep side to side until flames are out |
Should You Fight the Fire?
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Pull the fire alarm, make sure everyone is leaving the building |
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Make sure the fire department has been notified |
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Make sure the fire is confined to a small area and not spreading |
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Make sure you have an unobstructed escape route |
Extinguisher Types
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Class A - ordinary combustibles (anything that will leave an ash) |
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Class B - Flammable liquids (gas, oil, grease, tar, oil-based paint) |
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Class C - Energized electrical equipment (wiring, fuse boxes, circuits) |
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Class D - Combustible Metals |
Extinguisher Sizes
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1A - 40A |
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Fire Extinguisher with a 2A rating will protect 3,000 square feet |
Extinguisher Locations
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Best if kept in high traffic locations |
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Always keep in plain sight (not under drapes, in closets, etc.) |
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Place extinguisher in wall brackets no more than five feet off the floor |
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Place near exits and in all hazard areas |
