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Fire extinguishers are an excellent way to stop a fire. But it is important that the correct type of extinguisher is used on a fire, and it is also critical that the person using it be familiar with at least the basics. Use the P.A.S.S. strategy.
When using a fire extinguisher, pull the pin, aimthe nozzle at the base of the flames, squeeze the trigger, and sweep the nozzle from side to side to extinguish the flames. You'll pull, aim, squeeze and sweep (PASS) to use the device.
The prompt use of an extinguisher to put out a small fire will prevent the spread of that fire and the subsequent danger to life and also damage to property. It is critical that those in a workplace know where extinguishers are (as well as the exits and evacuation plans), and know how to use these devices.
A smart person who acts immediately with knowledge and consideration can do in seconds what it would take several pieces of fire equipment and all those firefighters an hour or more to do when responding a few minutes after a fire starts. The prepared individual can nip a problem in the bud with clear thinking and prompt action.
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Is safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets used to prevent accidents?
No, not really. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to stop fires. The "accident" would have already occurred, starting the fire.
Why do you have fire extinguishers in schools hospitals etc?
Portable fire extinguishers are provided in case there is a small fire that can be quickly extinguished, while occupants are being moved away from the fire and out of the building, if necessary. Some fire extinguishers are automatic, such as those used in commercial grease-duct hoods over cooking appliances, and activate to stop the fire even if nobody is there. Others are manual and may come in different types for different fires (e.g., A, B, C, D, K).
How to stop FIRES?
fire extinguisher
How do muck fires stop?
Muck fires are difficult to fight. Often the only way to stop a muck fire is to contain it.
How does a fire extinguisher stop a combustion reaction?
A fire extinguisher stops a combustion reaction by removing one or more of the essential components of fire: heat, fuel, or oxygen. Different types of extinguishers work through various mechanisms; for example, water extinguishers cool the fire by absorbing heat, while foam extinguishers smother the flames, cutting off the oxygen supply. Dry chemical extinguishers interrupt the chemical reaction itself, effectively disrupting the combustion process. By targeting these elements, fire extinguishers effectively halt the fire's ability to sustain itself.
Can you stop wild fires?
yes call the fire department and hose down any surrounding fires that can hurt you
Which class of fire extinguisher is used to stop liquid fires?
Burning liquid fires require a U.L. Class B fire extinguisher, or ABC, or BC.
What can stop fire?
A fire blanket or a non-flammable blanket can help stop a small fire from spreading because when you place then blanket over the fire it cuts off the oxygen to the fire. Cutting this part out of the fire triangle stops the fire from spreading and growing. Fire triangle = Heat, Fuel, Oxygen.
Do fire extinguishers save time?
It is sometimes good to use an extinguisher to stop a small fire rather than to wait for the fire department to come watch your house burn down. So, in that sense, it could save a lot of time for everyone ELSE.
Why are small forest fires used to stop spred of large forest fires?
When the small fires burn out (long before the main fire gets to them) they leave an area which the main fire cannot cross because the area has already been burned so there is nothing for the main fire to burn there, and so it helps to stop the spread over the main fire from that point on.
How do you stop muck fires?
Muck fires can be stopped by smothering the fire with soil or sand to deprive it of oxygen. Using water can also help to cool down the embers and halt the spread of the fire. It is important to monitor the area for any reignition of the fire and ensure it is fully extinguished.
How did farmers of the 1880's stop fires?
They didn't. Most times there was not water available to stop the fires, and if there was it was on a rare occasion that the fire could be stopped. If a farmers was lucky he could get to his water pump before the fire spread and extinguish the flames. But like I said RARELY the fires could be stopped.
