How to Choose and Use a Fire Extinguisher

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Fire Extinguishers

Here at SERVPRO of North Clay County/Oakleaf/Middleburg we like to keep our local community as informed as possible.

The best way to choose what type of Fire Extinguisher is to first know what type of fire you are dealing with.

There are a few different grades of Fire Extinguisher-A, B, C, D and K

A is the common household extinguisher

B is used to combat grease and gasoline fires

C is used with electrical equipment

D is used on flammable metals

K is the most common restaurant extinguisher

Using a Fire Extinguisher follows four easy steps

Pull the pin

Aim low

Squeeze the lever slowly

Sweep the nozzle from side to side

For more information on how to choose and use a fire extinguisher, visit https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/extinguishers.html