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Fire Extinguishers

 

Should have an A B C rating for home use.

Are for use on small fires only.

Should be easily accessible in case of a small fire in the home.

 

IF A SMALL FIRE OCCURS IN THE HOME:

  1. Evacuate all occupants of the home to a safe area.

  2. Be sure that the fire department is notified.

  3. Make sure that you have your back to a safe and unobstructed exit from the building.

  4. P - Pull the pin from the extinguisher.

  5. A - Aim at the base of the fire.

  6. S - Squeeze the handle.

  7. S - Sweep the extinguisher from side to side covering the fire area.

 

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