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Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for Miramar?

8/11/2021 (Permalink)

A fire extinguisher is shown in a home. We are trusted leaders in fire damage restoration services in Broward County.

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can save lives. SERVPRO® of Pembroke Pines/West Miramar offers these fire extinguisher safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Use a portable fire extinguisher 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 been called or is being called, and the room is not filled with smoke.

  • 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
  • For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (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

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When you need fire damage restoration services for your Miramar home or commercial business, SERVPRO® of Pembroke Pines/West Miramar has a team of highly trained technicians ready to assist you 24-hours a day. Call us today at 954-998-0600.

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