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Fire extinguishers are designed as a First Aid extinguishing system.

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Pull the pin...

Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire...

Squeeze or pump the handle...

Sweep from side to side at the base of the flame...

Combustible materials are divided into four classes:

Class "A" -- Ordinary Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth, rubber etc...)
Class "B" -- Flammable Liquids (fuel oil, gasoline, cooking grease, solvents etc...)
Class "C" -- Energized Electrical Equipment (wiring, fuse box, electrical motors etc...)
Class "D" -- Combustible Metals (Magnesium, sodium, zirconium etc...)

Extinguisher Tips!

Always place yourself between the exit and the fire to ensure that you can withdraw if the fire does not go out.
Buy only an extinguisher which has been approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as U.L.C.
Familiarize yourself with the location and operating instructions of extinguishers which are at your disposal.

REMEMBER:

Never place yourself or others in jeopardy by attempting to extinguish a fire. If a you cannot extinguish a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher, or if the smoke becomes hazardous, leave the area. Close the door to confine and contain the fire. Activate the fire alarm, call 9-1-1, and wait outside for the firefighters to arrive.

Provided through cooperation from the Ottawa Fire Department.

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