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Fire is an occurrence which affects millions of people in the world annually. Through the years, it has caused billions and even trillions worth of dollars in damages. This is an unrelenting foe, but it does not mean that it cannot be prevented. There are actually numerous ways of fire prevention. It is just up to you to know the ways of stopping it.
A fire extinguisher is a contraption which can help you prevent fires. In fact, this is an indispensable item which every home and office must have. This will certainly help one stop a fire at its onset, and it will provide you with the means of saving your beloved properties.
The usefulness of a fire extinguisher is something which should not be underestimated. Its usefulness as a fire prevention tool has made it a "must-have" for every business establishment and office. This is a requirement imposed by the law, and a violation therewith may subject the owner to sanctions and penalties.
There are actually different kinds of fire extinguishers, and it is essential that you are able to know them all, in order for you to determine which will prove to be more useful for you and your environment. Here are some of them:
Class A Fire Extinguishers these extinguishers are designed to put out fires which emanate from paper, wood, and other ordinary combustibles. The rating of this class of fire extinguisher pertains to the amount of water this extinguisher holds, and the size of the fire that it can extinguish.
Class B Fire Extinguishers these extinguishers are designed to put out fires which emanate from flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil and the like. The rating of this class of fire extinguisher pertains to the area of flammable liquid per square feet, which can a non-expert person handling this extinguisher can expect to extinguish.
Class C Fire Extinguishers these extinguishers are designed to put out fires which emanate or originate from electrically energized items. This does not have a rating. But the extinguishing agent of this class of fire extinguisher is non-conductive.
Class D Fire Extinguishers these extinguishers have been specifically designed to put out fires which originate from flammable metals. These extinguishers have no rating.
Now, even if there are different kinds of fire extinguishers, the manner of operating it is the same. Just follow the acronym P.A.S.S. which means: Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep.
Pull pull the pin of the extinguisher.
Aim aim the nozzle towards the fire
Squeeze squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. If you stop squeezing, the discharge will too. Do this in a safe distance, which is about 8 feet away from the fire.
Sweep sweep the nozzle back and forth to the direction of the fire. Do this until the fire is entirely taken out.
Always remember that fire prevention is something that all must take heed of. However, if the fire becomes too "hot to handle" - even with the aid of your fire extinguisher, then call the professionals. Do not allow yourself to undergo any more undue risk.
