9 comments on The Correct Use Of Fire

1. c. Use them anyway. d. None of the above. 5. The last S in P.A.S.S stands for: a. Size up the fire. b. Sweep from side to side. c. Save your life. d. Sweep up the extinguishing agent. 6. The Fire Department should only be called for large fires. a. True. b. False. 7. Which of the following can help prevent fires? a. Good Housekeeping.

   Reply
2. Jun 08,  · Using a Fire Extinguisher Safely 1. Get everybody out first. You shouldn’t try to tackle a fire on your own with a fire extinguisher unless you know 2. Use a fire extinguisher for small, contained fires only. Fire extinguishers are not meant to fight large or growing 92%(94).

   Reply
3. Class A – Ordinary solid combustibles like wood, cloth, and paper products. Class B – Flammable liquids and gases. Class C – Electrical fires.(Do not use water to put out this kind of fire – you could get electrocuted!) Class D – Flammable metals. Class K – Oils and grease fires.(Never use water on a grease fire – it will cause the flames to explode and spread.).

   Reply
4. Types of Fires. Not all fires are the same. Per NFPA 10, burning may be classified into one or more of the following fire classes and your fire protection specialist will select the right fire extinguisher size and agent for the hazard.

   Reply
5. Apr 26,  · Use involves pointing the jet at the base of the flames and moving it constantly and steadily across the fire until extinguished. A jet nozzle is eschewed in favour of a spray nozzle, which creates a fine spray courtesy of the higher pressure.

   Reply
6. It is not recommended that children use fire extinguishers. Teach people how to use a fire extinguisher. When operating a fire extinguisher, tell residents to remember the word PASS: Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism. Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the neyverheysamounvetalpwerwietropomtrat.xyzinfoon: S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, , MD.

   Reply
7. Jan 07,  · Re: Correct use of FIRE? «Reply #1 on: January 07, , PM» At risk of upsetting the Internet Retirement Grammar Police, I would suggest to use the full words rather than the acronym to determine which is correct.

   Reply
8. Feb 01,  · If appropriate, sound the fire alarm or call the fire department immediately. Before approaching the fire, determine an evacuation route safe of flames, excessive heat and smoke. Do not allow this evacuation route to become blocked. Use the PASS technique for discharging an extinguisher and back away from the area if the fire flares up again.

   Reply
9. Aim at the base of the fire, not the flames. This is important - in order to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel. This is important - in order to put out the fire, you must extinguish the fuel.

   Reply