Fire Extinguisher in the Home

12/13/2017 (Permalink)

It is recommended that two fire extinguishers be on every floor in a home.

Every household extinguisher is labeled A, B, or C, which tells you the types of fires the extinguisher is effective against. A is ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth; B is flammable liquids, such as gasoline or cooking oil; and C is live electricity.

ABC Fire Extinguishers, use monoammonium phosphate which is a dry chemical that is able to quickly put out the fire. It is a pale yellow powder that is able to put out all three classes of fire; Class A for trash, wood and paper, Class B for liquids and gases, and Class C for energized electrical sources.

To use a fire extinguisher, remember PASS:

1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. Hitting the tops of the flame with the extinguisher won't be effective. ...
3. Squeeze the trigger. In a controlled manner, squeeze the trigger to release the agent.
4. Sweep from side to side. Sweep the nozzle from side to side until the fire is put out.