How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Close the door
As you evacuate the building, _____ ___ ____ (if there is one) behind you as you leave.
Immediate danger to safety
Assist any person in _________ ______ __ ______, if it can be accomplished without risk to yourself.
Fire spreading rapidly
Before deciding to fight a fire ask yourself the following question: Is the _____ __________ _______ Beyond the point where it started?
Smoke and fire
Closing the door will help to slow down the spread of _____ and ____.
Dangerous
Fires can be very _________.
Discharge the fire extinguisher
Pulling the pin of an extinguisher allows you to _________ ___ ____ ____________.
Know what is burning
Before deciding to fight the fire, you need to ____ ____ __ _______.
Let the fire department handle it
Chances are you will know what's burning, or at least have a pretty good idea, but if you don't, ___ ___ ____ __________ ______ __.
Something in the fire
Even if you have an ABC fire extinguisher, there maybe __________ __ ___ ____ that is going to explode or produce toxic fumes.
Evacuate the building
If the fire is already spreading quickly, it is best to simply ________ ___ ________.
Get out quickly
In case the extinguisher malfunctions, or something unexpected happens, you need to be able to ___ ___ _______.
Reignites
Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it _________.
Opens a valve
Squeezing the handle _____ _ _____
Safe distance
Start using the fire extinguisher from a ____ ________ (6-8 feet) then slowly move forward if possible.
Position yourself with an exit
The final rule is to always ________ ________ ____ __ ____ or means of escape at your back before you attempt to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
Accidentally discharged by squeezing the handle
The pin prevents the fire extinguisher from being ____________ __________ __ _________ ___ ______.
Beginning stages of the fire
The time to use a fire extinguisher is at the _________ ______ __ ___ ____.
Pressurized extinguishing agent
The valve releases the ___________ _____________ _____ from the fire extinguisher.
Aim the nozzle
What does the A in P.A.S.S. Stand for?
Pull the pin
What does the P in P.A.S.S. Stand for?
Squeeze the handle
What does the S in P.A.S.S. Stand for?
Sweep side to side at the base of the fire
What does the second S in P.A.S.S. Stand for?
PASS
What is the acronym for how to use a fire extinguisher?
Trapped
When fighting a fire you don't want to become _______.
Hit the fuel
When using an extinguisher, you aim at the base of the flame so that you ___ ___ ____.
Call 911 or activate the building fire alarm
When you see a fire, ____ ___ __ ________ ___ _________ ____ ______.
Not endanger yourself or others
You should always be certain that you will ___ ________ _______ __ _______ when attempting to put out a fire.