Proper Fire Extinguisher Usage

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

Always use the proper fire extinguisher properly.

With all the fire damage and smoke damage that our crews see each year, SERVPRO of Sarpy County wants to PASS on some important fire extinguisher tips.  The acronym PASS is used to remember how to properly operate a fire extinguisher:

• P - Pull the pin, hold the nozzle away from yourself and release the pin.
• A - Aim low, toward the base of the fire.
• S - Squeeze the trigger lever slowly.
• S - Sweep the nozzle side to side.

In addition to knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher, the U.S. Fire Administration suggests it is important to know which extinguisher is best for each type of fire.  Check out this article on our website on Choosing The Proper Fire Extinguisher.

If your property is affected by a disaster, such as smoke damage or fire damage, call the experts at SERVPRO of Sarpy County at 402-291-3355;  we are always here to help.