hi it's AlaskaGranny every home should have at least one
fire extinguisher and everyone should
learn how to use it if there is ever an emergency or a fire should
break out in your home your initial reaction may be to
stay to fight the whole fire I never recommend that
your first responsibility is to ensure the safety of yourself
and your family
all of your possessions can be replaced
should something small just break out you can take a First Response to try to
put it out with a First Alert fire extinguisher even if it just gives you moments
extra to escape from your home and to
call 911
fire extinguisher look for one rated ABC
A is for trash wood paper fires
B is for flammable liquids
C is rated for electrical equipment
it should be noted right on the package if you ever need to use your fire extinguisher you
want to check 2 things
number one you want to check that the gauge is
on charged and your extinguisher is going to work
the next thing you want to do is check the nozzle to be sure that nothing is
plugging it
there for 4 steps to using the extinguisher
think of the word PASS p a s s
pull aim squeeze sweep
you want pull out the ring
aim it at the base of the fire
at the bottom of what is burning not the top
the fuel at the bottom is the part you want to put out
then squeeze and sweep it
back and forth know that the fire extinguisher
holds about 10 seconds worth of fuel
so make sure you aim it make it count
if you are going to try to douse a fire
make your aim and
your squeezing count
P A S S pull aim squeeze sweep
make sure to
place your fire extinguisher where it is useful to you
I bought a second one to put in my garage
many house fires begin in the garage
having more than one is a very good idea
always have a fire escape plan from your home make sure everyone knows
and understands it and practice
always use smoke detectors have
several on every level sleeping
areas place in your home to have smoke detectors make sure you have more than one
keep batteries fresh change them just
as you do with the seasons
when clocks spring forward fall back that is a good time to change all the batteries in
all smoke detectors never allow anyone
to take them out for another purpose
or dismantle a smoke alarm because it is a nuisance
don't try to be a hero make sure to call 911
if it is something small and you think you can put it out
you feel free to try use your best judgement
call 911 that's what they are there for
call 911
make sure you have the adequate safety equipment in your home
so that you will be okay
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