Use a fire extinguisher with PASS
You won't have time to read the label. Four letters cover it: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
- Pull the pin.
- Aim low, at the base of the fire, not the flames.
- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
- Sweep the nozzle from side to side until the fire is out.
Tip: Only fight a fire that's small and contained, with a clear escape route behind you. Otherwise get out and call 911.
Try it now: Find your nearest extinguisher and say the four steps out loud while you look at its pin and lever. [Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep]
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