How to operate a Fire Extinguisher.

How to use/ operate a fire extinguisher.

1. Remove the fire extinguisher from the wall bracket.
2. Hold the extinguisher firmly on the ground.
3. Pull out the safety pin / lock.
4. Hold the hose aiming at the base of the fire.
5. Squeeze the upper lever of the handle
6. Sweep / swing the hose until the fire is extinguished.

The main four steps

The steps are summaries to PASS which can be easily remembered.

• P ull out the safety pin.
• A im the hose at the base of the fire.
• S queeze the upper lever downwards
• S weep until the fire is extinguished

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Parts of a Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher contains the following parts;

1. Tube - Contains the chemical and the pressure
2. Handle / Levers - To carry and operate the fire extinguisher.
3. Safety pin / Lock - To keep the extinguisher safe before use. 
4. Pressure gauge - To show if the extinguisher is has been used or not
5. Nossle / Hose/ Discharge - used to spread the chemical

Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher, or extinguisher, is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. 
Fire extinguishers are used to contain fires when they are still in the early stages before it may grow so big. In cases where the fire has become big, you should contact your local police or fire brigade.