Do You Know How to Use a Fire Extinguisher?

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

Master fire extinguisher use with these four easy steps!

From a young age we are taught that if you play with fire you will get burnt. We are taught fire safety and protocols in case you ever have the misfortune of being in a fire yourself. Who remembers STOP, DROP, & ROLL.

What we aren’t taught is how to properly use a fire extinguisher. We all have seen fire extinguishers; we know what they are, but how many people know how to use them? This knowledge is crucial so that you’re able to contain and extinguish a fire. Well luckily for you we are here to help…. Here are the four steps to correctly using a fire extinguisher. Before beginning with the steps remember, DO NOT PANIC!

1. Pull the Pin.

2. Aim the nozzle at the base of the flame. (Hitting the tops of the flame will not be effective)

3. Squeeze the trigger firmly in a controlled manner, in order to release the agent.

4. Sweep (using the nozzle) from side to side until the fire is put out.