#STEEMGIGS: How to use fire extinguisher

It is timely and relevant to learn this very important method that might save lives or properties during fire.

Summer in Philippines is typically dry. And there were few cases of fire are reported in our area.As part of the fire prevention the City government of Lapu-Lapu was conducting a fire drill in our company as part of the discussion was talking about how to use the fire extinguisher.

Here's How

*Don't forget the word "PASS", to employ the fire extinguisher with proper techniques.

P

-pull the pin.

A

-aim the noozle at the base of the fire. Hitting the tops of the flame you've got to smoother the sucker at it's best.

S

-squeeze the trigger in a controlled manner to release the agent.

S

-sweep from side to side until fire is in control. Most of the fire extinguisher have only 20 seconds to discharge.

>fire extinguisher is disposable.Throw it in a proper place after using. Replace immediately!

Here are the different types of fire extinguishers :

Class A- for ordinary solids like woods,clothes and paper products

Class B- for flammable liquids and gases.

Class C- for electric fire.

Class D- for flammable metals

Class E- for oils and grease fire.

Safety Reminders:

>Never use water on electric fire you might get electricuted and on oil and grease it might explode and spread!

(note: the source of this information is from Lapu-Lapu Fire Department)

Thank you so much steemians and Don't forget to "PASS IT ON"!

Yours truly,

@juichi