Fire Extinguisher Clean Up!

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

• 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 fire.
• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
• Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.

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Helpful Resources

• Water: Class A fires (solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles). ...
• AFFF foam: Class A and B (flammable liquids). ...
• Carbon dioxide (CO2): Class B and electrical equipment.
• ABC powder: Class A, B, C (flammable gases) and electrical equipment.

Foam extinguishers are ideal for premises which have multiple fire risks including offices, factories, warehouses and hotels. CO2 fire extinguishers can be identified by a black label reading “CO2”. CO2 fire extinguishers are safe for use on flammable liquid and electrical fires.