What is Fire Extinguisher-?
A fire extinguisher is a metal cylinder which contains water or chemicals at high pressure which can put out fires.
The six main fire extinguisher types are water, foam, CO2, powder, water mist and wet chemical.
Classes of fire
There are six classes of fire: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, ‘Electrical’, and Class F.
Class A fires – combustible materials: caused by flammable solids, such as wood, paper, and fabric.
Class B fires – flammable liquids: such as petrol, turpentine or paint.
Class C fires – flammable gases: like hydrogen, butane or methane.
Class D fires – combustible metals: chemicals such as magnesium, aluminum or potassium.
Electrical fires – electrical equipment: once the electrical item is removed, the fire changes class.
Class F fires – cooking oils: typically, a chip-pan fire.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
In the event of a fire, it is crucial that you are aware of the correct procedures that you need to follow in order to ensure everybody gets out safely.
Should you be required to operate a fire extinguisher, it can be quite confusing as to how to use it correctly and efficiently. Fortunately, there is an easy to remember system that could save your life.
What is PASS?
The ‘PASS’ system stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep. It describes the stages in which a fire extinguisher should be operated and explains what each stage entails, giving enough information for the operator to use the extinguisher safely. While it is totally natural to panic in the event of a fire, if you can remain calm and remember the ‘PASS’ technique, you may well be able to put out the fire and save yourself and those around you from serious consequences.
Pull – Pulling the pin breaks the tamper seal, making the extinguisher ready for use
Aim – Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze – Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher at the fire
Sweep – Sweep from side to side, keeping the extinguisher pointed at the base of the fire until the fire has gone out. Be careful, as the fire could reignite – repeat steps 2-4 if this is the case.
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A fire extinguisher is a metal cylinder which contains water or chemicals at high pressure which can put out fires.
The six main fire extinguisher types are water, foam, CO2, powder, water mist and wet chemical.
Classes of fire
There are six classes of fire: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, ‘Electrical’, and Class F.
Class A fires – combustible materials: caused by flammable solids, such as wood, paper, and fabric.
Class B fires – flammable liquids: such as petrol, turpentine or paint.
Class C fires – flammable gases: like hydrogen, butane or methane.
Class D fires – combustible metals: chemicals such as magnesium, aluminum or potassium.
Electrical fires – electrical equipment: once the electrical item is removed, the fire changes class.
Class F fires – cooking oils: typically, a chip-pan fire.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
In the event of a fire, it is crucial that you are aware of the correct procedures that you need to follow in order to ensure everybody gets out safely.
Should you be required to operate a fire extinguisher, it can be quite confusing as to how to use it correctly and efficiently. Fortunately, there is an easy to remember system that could save your life.
What is PASS?
The ‘PASS’ system stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep. It describes the stages in which a fire extinguisher should be operated and explains what each stage entails, giving enough information for the operator to use the extinguisher safely. While it is totally natural to panic in the event of a fire, if you can remain calm and remember the ‘PASS’ technique, you may well be able to put out the fire and save yourself and those around you from serious consequences.
Pull – Pulling the pin breaks the tamper seal, making the extinguisher ready for use
Aim – Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze – Squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher at the fire
Sweep – Sweep from side to side, keeping the extinguisher pointed at the base of the fire until the fire has gone out. Be careful, as the fire could reignite – repeat steps 2-4 if this is the case.
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