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Fire Extinguishers – CERT 2022

October 28, 2022

As it is National Fire and Safety week October 9-15, 2022, CERT would like to ensure you have this information about Fire Extinguishers from FEMA.

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives, but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely.

Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.

Safety tips for using a fire extinguisher:

  • Use a portable fire extinguisher when:
    • The fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing;
    • Everyone has exited the building;
    • The fire department has been called or is being called; and
    • The room is not filled with smoke.
  • To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
    • Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with 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.
  • For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire, but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle.
  • Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory.
  • Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out. Local fire departments or fire equipment distributors often offer hands-on fire extinguisher trainings.
  • Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately.
  • Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.

For more information, see https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Fire-extinguishers.

Please check the date on your fire extinguisher, since they don’t last forever.

Change the batteries in your smoke alarm. If you are unable to reach it, please ask a neighbor to help you.

Filed Under: CERT

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