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Can using the wrong type of fire extinguisher be life threatening?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes. Depending on the type of fire and the type of extinguisher, you may simply spread the fire (which is bad enough) or you might actually cause more damage (trying to put out a sodium fire with a water based extinguisher, for example).
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∙ 13y ago
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When using a fire extinguisher you should aim it?
My dad s a retired fire fighter and the mechanisms he used were although more olden kind, they were similar to the fire extinguisher. In a life threatening situation you must not panic and aim it in the middle up of the fire, releasing the outer burning energy and then go around it smothering the fire. HOPE THAT HELPS!!!
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher?
beware you need to get one that is designed for that type of fire using the wrong type could make things a lot worse
What is a good technique when using fire extinguisher?
Direct the extinguisher at the base of the flames using a sweeping motion
When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire you should sweep?
at the base of the fire
When using a fire extinguisher to put out fire you should sweep where?
at the base of the fire
What group is the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher?
put the fire extiguisher in to the fire !!
How are fire extinguisher distinguished?
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire you should sweep at the of the fire?
Base of the flames.
When using your fire extinguisher should you get as close as possible to the fire?
False, depend of the case
When using your fire extinguisher you should get as close as possible to the fire?
False, depend of the case
What piece of equipment should be close by when using a flame?
A fire extinguisher.
When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire you should sweep at the what part of the fire?
The bottom or base- where the fuel is located.
