Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for Tempe?

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in fire restoration in Maricopa County.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends using portable home fire extinguishers when:

• The fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing
• Everyone has exited the building
• The fire department has or is being called
• The room is not filled with smoke

SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East offers these fire extinguisher safety tips from the NFPA:

• To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
  
• Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism
• Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly
• Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side
• Select a multi-purpose extinguisher that can be used on all types of home fires that is large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle
• Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory
• Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out
• Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device

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SERVPRO® of North Tempe and Mesa East’s team of highly trained fire restoration technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to serve you. When you need fire damage restoration services for your Tempe home or business, call us at 480-456-0000.

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