Fire Extinguishers

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

In the event of a fire, your SERVPRO family wants you to know how to use a fire extinguisher. Knowing how to could potentially help lessen the severity of your loss, but more importantly, potentially save your life! Under intense pressure, it is important to remember the acronym P.A.S.S.

During a life-threatening situation, a fire extinguisher will only do you good if you know how to properly use it. Since a fire can double in size in just 60 seconds, there will be a short window of time to take action! There won’t be time to pause and look over the directions for the first time.
Before resorting to the use of a fire extinguisher, make sure the flames are not taller than you, and that the fire is not blocking your evacuation route. If the fire is smaller than you and contained, all you have to do is remember and execute the P.A.S.S. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep until the fire is completely extinguished!

PULL the pin.

AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire.

SQUEEZE the handle to release the fire extinguishing agent.

SWEEP the nozzle from side to side until the fire appears to be out.

After you have implemented the P.A.S.S. technique, continue to monitor the fire for a couple of minutes to ensure that flames do not flare up. As helpful as fire extinguishers can be, fires can get out of hand. Evacuate your home or business immediately, and call 911. Remember, your belongings can be replaced, you can not. Create a plan of action for fire emergencies and share P.A.S.S. with your friends and family!