How to Choose the Right Fire Extinguisher

Need Help Picking the Correct Fire Extinguisher? For Business REMEMBER THE PASS WORD Stand 6 to 8 feet away from the fire and follow the four-step PASS procedure recommended by National Fire Protection Association: P - Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you. A - Aim low at the base of the 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 should be expected.) S - Sweep the nozzle from side to side, moving carefully toward the fire. Keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire. USE SAFELY Fire extinguishers are only one element of a complete fire survival plan. Only use your extinguisher after making sure: All residents of the home have been evacuated to safety The fire department has been notified There is a clear exit behind the person using the extinguisher Use your extinguisher only to keep a small self-contained fire from growing, only when the room is not filled with smoke, or to create a safe pathway out of the home. Read the instructions and become familiar with your fire extinguisher's parts and operation before a fire breaks out. For Home