Riverside Residents, Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

11/26/2018 (Permalink)

Remember the acronym P.A.S.S.

Learning How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Can Help You For a Future Emergency

It’s important to understand that with the proper training and education, fire extinguishers can save lives and property. Many adults might not know how or when to use fire extinguishers.

A portable fire extinguisher can be a life and property saving tool when used correctly. In order to operate an extinguisher, the National Fire Association suggests remembering the word PASS: Pull the pin. Hold the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism. Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher and become familiar with them before a fire breaks out. Remember, extinguishers do have limitations. It is also important to ensure you have the correct type of extinguisher for your facility. Refer to the back of this brochure to learn more about the different classes of extinguishers and the type of fire each are designed to extinguish.

Class A: For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper.  Often found in homes and businesses.

Class B: For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints.  Often found in homes and businesses.

Class C: For use with electrical equipment like appliances, tools, or other equipment that is plugged in.  Often found in homes and businesses.

Class D: For use with flammable metals Often found in factories

Class K: For use with vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances. Often found in commercial kitchens (restaurants, cafeterias, catering businesses)

Contact SERVPRO of West Riverside City if you experience fire loss.  Putting out a fire can be worse than the fire itself.  The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings.  SERVPRO of West Riverside City will provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke, and soot removal to contents.  Our services help ensure your property, belongings and memories are restored to preloss condition when possible.