Fire extinguishers
Get a fire extinguisher so that you can put out a fire in its early stages. To do so, a fire extinguisher must be right for the type of fire.
Types of fire to put out
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Ordinary combustibles, like wood, paper, and plastic.
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Flammable liquids like gasoline, grease, and oil-based paint, and flammable gases.
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Electrical wiring or household appliances.
Make sure your extinguisher is working properly by inspecting it every 30 days.
Make sure
- Tamper seals aren't broken or missing.
- Discharge valves show no sign of degradation, corrosion, leakage, or obstruction.
- The pressure shown on the manometers (pressure gauges) is normal.
- The date for the next professional inspection or servicing hasn't expired.
- Have your refillable extinguisher inspected and serviced by a professional.
Using your extinguisher
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Pull the pin.
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Aim downward.
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Squeeze the lever.
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Sweep from side to side, aiming the jet toward the base of the fire.
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