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Critical Steps in Fire Suppression: Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Successfully

Understand the Fire Triangle and the essential elements for fire. Take safety measures and follow PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Stay vigilant even after extinguishing a fire to prevent re-ignition.

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Critical Steps in Fire Suppression: Learn How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Successfully

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  1. Fire Suppression What do I do?

  2. The Fire Triangle • Three things must be present at the same time to produce fire: • Enough Oxygen to sustain combustion • Enough Heat to reach ignition temperature • Some Fuel or combustible material • Together, they produce the chemical reaction that is fire. Take away any of these things and the fire will be extinguished.

  3. CERT Fire Suppression Safety • What is the most important thing we need to do before attempting to fight a fire? Dial 9-1-1 Dial 933-13-13 Contra Costa Fire

  4. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • PullAimSqueezeSweep

  5. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • PASS • Pull the safety pin • This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.

  6. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • PASS • Aim at the base of the fire

  7. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • PASS • Squeeze the top handle • This depresses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent.

  8. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • PASS • Sweep from side-to-side until the fire is completely out.

  9. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, about 8 feet and then slowly move forward. Keep about 6 feet between you and the fire.

  10. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.Don’t turn your back on the fire.

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