Redo for December 2011

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• Raise the alarm, summon help and have someone call the fire service. 
• Keep your escape path at your back.
• Never allow the fire to get between you and the escape path. 
• Select the correct extinguisher for the Class of fire. 
• Remember “PASS”

ü  P - Pull  the pin

ü A - Aim  the extinguisher nozzle at the base of flames

ü S - Squeeze  trigger while holding the extinguisher upright

üS - Sweep the extinguisher or nozzle from side to side covering the base of the fire.

•      Stand 6 to 8 feet away from the fire
•      Step backwards when done
•      Never turn your back towards an extinguished fire!