| The best tool to prevent fire from spreading is the | | | | following:o P - This stands for pulling of the pin off |
| extinguisher. It is easy to find and very portable as | | | | the top of the device. Pulling the pin is a way to |
| well. However, there are important things you should | | | | unlock the device.o A - This stands for aiming at the |
| know about them. Knowing the extinguishers is | | | | base of the flame. Before releasing its content, point |
| important because its misuse can be very costly. | | | | the nozzle at the source of fire. Aiming at the flame |
| Here are five things you should know about them: | | | | will not stop the fire.o S - The first S stands for |
| 1. Several types | | | | squeeze. Squeeze the handle to release the content |
| Not everyone knows that there are different types | | | | of the extinguisher.o S - The second S is for the |
| of extinguishers. There are those that contain | | | | sweeping motion. While squeezing the lever to |
| compressed water. Others have chemicals. And there | | | | release, do a sweeping motion. This is necessary to |
| are those known as co2 fire extinguishers. In order | | | | put out the fire from its base. |
| to identify the types, you familiarize the different | | | | All the adults at home should know how to use the |
| classes of fire. | | | | tool. In the workplace, you can invite someone to |
| The classification of fire depends on the fuel source. | | | | conduct fire safety training. Teaching the employees |
| The different sources are:o Flammable solids like | | | | on how to use the extinguisher is part of it. |
| paper and woodso Flammable liquids like oil and | | | | 4. Maintenance |
| greaseo Electricityo Flammable metals such as | | | | These devices need maintenance as well. You may |
| magnesium and sodium | | | | not need to use the device until it is ten years old, so |
| The type of extinguisher indicates the type of fuel | | | | you had better make sure that they are in top |
| source it can deal with. | | | | shape. Remember that the different types of |
| 2. Where to place them | | | | devices need different maintenance requirement. |
| In some cases, people were not able to use the | | | | Water extinguishers are different from co2 fire |
| device because they could not find it. If you will install | | | | extinguisher. To be certain, consult the manufacturer. |
| the device, place it somewhere accessible and visible. | | | | 5. Signs found on their label |
| These are the hallways and exits. At home, place | | | | Certain types of extinguishers can handle multiple |
| extinguishers near the different areas of the house. | | | | classes of fire. The sign on the label will indicate this. |
| See to it that family members can get to it when | | | | Check the different signs so that you will know when |
| needed. | | | | you can use it. |
| 3. How to use them | | | | Knowing certain information about the fire |
| Even if the device is accessible, it is useless if no one | | | | extinguisher will help you understand its importance. |
| knows how it works. It is easy to use. Just | | | | You will also end up using the right type and saving |
| remember the word PASS. It stands for the | | | | your property and your life. |