HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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WHAT IS  P.A.S.S? 

For using Fire Extinguisher there is a standard which is known as P.A.S.S which is followed by worldwide ( Mostly in countries ).

REMEMBER: During fighting the fire you should have a safe distance

	P: Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you. Test the extinguisher in safe area before proceeding to fight the fire )
	A: Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire (Or Source of Fire Or Fuel of fire )
	S: Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly to discharge the extinguishing agent. When the agent first hits the fire, the fire may briefly flare up ( this is normal). Releasing the handle will stop the discharge
	S: Sweep the nozzle from side to side ( to smother the burning material ) not on one place  Move carefully towards the fire. (before moving forward make sure on you sides left, right, and back there is no fire) Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to go out.

Remember: Stop and observe the fire area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat the process. it the fire stays out, back away 

EXCEPTIONS TO P.A.S.S

• Foam application should not involve sweeping from side to side. Create blanket on the nearest side and let it spread across the burning liquid.
• CO2 application requires the application to be done in a circular motion over the fire in order to displace the oxygen. you must get closer than with other types of extinguishers.
• In all cases, after extinguishment, back slowly away being careful that fire does not re-ignite.