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