Friday, January 17, 2014

Fire Extinguishers: When and How to Use Them

If every home had a well-maintained fire extinguisher and the family members knew how to use it, many fires could be taken care of in the early stages before they turned into a blazing inferno. Knowing when a fire extinguisher can be used and when the fire is better left to professionals is equally important. Ask for Help The main reason so many people don’t have or use fire extinguishers is they never learned how to operate them. Once you’ve used one, they’re no longer intimidating, and you’d want one around the home just like any common tool. There are resources available to you, however, so ask for help. Fire departments will generally welcome the opportunity to show you proper fire extinguisher use, and if that’s not an option, you can call the service that provides your security alarms and monitoring. Using a Fire Extinguisher (PASS) In the event of a fire, stay calm, grab the fire extinguisher and remember PASS. PASS is an acronym to help us remember the basic fire ext
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