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Fire Extinguisher Training

What's the P.A.S.S. word?
Many people wonder how they should use their extinguishers to put out a fire and whether they will remember how if the situation were to arise. Before you decide to make an effort to put out a fire make sure you have an escape route to your back. Stand six to eight feet away from the fire and follow the P A S S procedure. If the fire does not go out at once, leave the area and go outside.

P - ull the pin.
This is a locking mechanism and will allow you to depress the operating lever after it is removed.
A - im low.
Always aim the nozzle of the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S - queeze the lever above the handle.
This will discharge the extinguisher.
S - weep from side to side.
Move in carefully until the flames appear to be out. If re-ignition occurs repeat the process over until flames are completely out.

Before You Begin To Fight the Fire

  • Make sure everyone has left or is exiting the building.

  • Make sure the fire department has been called (use a neighbors phone when needed).

  • Make sure the fire is confined and not spreading.

  • Be sure you have a clear escape route and always keep the exit to your back to prevent from becoming trapped.

  • Be sure you have read and understand the instructions for your extinguisher before using it.

  • It is unsafe to fight a fire under any other circumstance.

  • Instead, leave immediately and close off the area.

Information and graphics courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and our thanks to the Peachtree City Fire Department in Georgia for their assistance!

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