Tips on Using and Inspecting your ABC Fire Extinguisher

Take a look at this short video tutorial concerning your ABC Fire Extinguishers. ABC extinguishers use monoammonium phosphate, 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. Check out another video in this series regarding K class fire extinguishers.

Check out this short video on how to operate an extinguisher in the event of a fire. See the 4 easy steps below:

For an easy-to-remember 4-step process to operating a fire extinguisher, learn the PASS system:
  1. Pull the pin while holding the extinguisher away from you to unlock the mechanism.
  2. Aim low toward the base of the fire.
  3. Squeeze the lever slowly.
  4. Sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base of the fire.

 

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