Residential Fire Extinguisher
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
For the home, select a residential fire 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.
When to use fire extinguishers?
It’s important to remember that 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. Be sure to read the instructions and become familiar with your fire extinguisher's parts and operation before a fire breaks out.
Use of fire extinguisher
https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/fire-safety/fire-extinguishers-for-home/
NFPA: Fire extinguishers
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Fire-extinguishers
For the home, select a residential fire 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.
When to use fire extinguishers?
It’s important to remember that 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. Be sure to read the instructions and become familiar with your fire extinguisher's parts and operation before a fire breaks out.
Use of fire extinguisher
- Hold the fire extinguisher.
- Pull the pin, holding the extinguisher upright.
- Aim at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze the handle.
- Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
References:
KIDDE: Choosing a Fire Extinguisher for your Homehttps://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/fire-safety/fire-extinguishers-for-home/
NFPA: Fire extinguishers
https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Fire-extinguishers
Update:112-08-14