When in position to attack the fire, what is the first step that should be taken when using a portable fire extinguisher? Pull the pin and break the wire or seal. Every portable fire extinguisher must be labeled with: letters and/or symbols that identify the type of fire for which it is intended.
It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Pull the pin. This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher. Aim at the base of the fire.
Pull the pin. Aim the extinguisher at the near edge and bottom of the fire. Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.
Use water to extinguish the fire.
Throw the water at the base or seat of the fire. Water at the speed you can draw it from a sink will only be effective if the fire is very small and contained. Otherwise, it will spread faster than you can douse it.
Introducing the 4 P's to Fire & Evacuation
These are the procedures / requirements which are in place. These alone will not make you safe, they are a means to an end and also guide the other P's – prevention, preparation and practice.
If you discover or suspect a fire, sound the building fire alarm. If there is no alarm in the building, warn the other occupants by knocking on doors and shouting as you leave. LEAVE THE BUILDING. Try to rescue others only if you can do so safely.
Pull the fire alarm and call for help. Alert people in the area to begin evacuation. Assist those with disabilities. Close doors to confine the fire.
Aim the nozzle or outlet towards the base of the fire. Squeeze the handles together to discharge the extinguishing agent inside. To stop discharge, release the handles. Sweep the nozzle from side to side as you approach the fire, directing the extinguishing agent at the base of the flames.
The first step in the P.A.S.S. method is to pull the pin to unlock the extinguisher. The tamper-resistant seal will break when you do it.
Activate the first fire alarm you see and try to help others to evacuate the building. Close doors behind you to help prevent the fire from spreading. Follow the evacuation procedure if you're at your workplace or follow the escape route signs if you're a visitor. Listen to instructions given by the Fire Marshal.
R.A.C.E.: Remove, Alarm, Confine and Extinguish or Evacuate.
The 3 things a fire needs are heat, fuel and oxygen.
Inform people in the immediate area to evacuate. If you witness a fire, activate the nearest building fire alarm and exit the building. When safe, immediately call 911. If the fire is small (wastebasket sized or smaller) and you have been trained to use a fire extinguisher, you may attempt to extinguish the fire.
technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep). Back away from an extinguished fire in case it flames up again. Evacuate immediately if the extinguisher is empty and the fire is not out.
They work by smothering the fire: when you put a layer of powder or foam on the fire, you cut the fuel off from the oxygen around it, and the fire goes out.
If you are not trained in portable extinguisher use, the answer is easy: you should evacuate, and never attempt to fight a fire if you do not have extinguisher training. If you are trained with extinguishers, however, there are many things to consider when deciding whether to fight or take flight.
Remember this acronym for fire extinguisher use: P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin. The pin releases the locking mechanism and enables the extinguisher for use. Immediately test, aiming away, before approaching the fire from a safe distance. Aim at the base of the fire.