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Yes. But there are different kinds of fire extinguishers. If the person's clothing is on fire, you would use a water-type (Class A extinguisher). If they were covered in flammable liquid or gas (e.g., propane), you may need to use CO2. Do not spray CO2 near a person's face, to avoid them inhaling it and damaging their lungs.
If you use CO2 on them for a prolonged period of time they may suffocate due to the lack of oxygen or if you are too close to them you may freeze their skin. Commonly known as CO2 burn, because it will feel like the skin is on fire when it is actually just the capillaries freezing, like frostbite.
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∙ 11y ago
Hamdiyah Khan
Actually we cannot use a fire extinguisher if we caught fire. There is Co2 in fire extinguisher so if we use on a person then it would be harmful for that person. Instead of using fire extinguisher we can use sand or water immideatly.
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∙ 12y agoI would think any of them around you would qualify...
I don't think you should use the carbon dioxide one as the person wouldn't be able to breath otherwise.
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∙ 9y agoIt depends on the type of extinguisher but normal domestic extinguishers should be perfectly safe to use and certainly prefrable to the person burning.
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What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
When a person is on fire you should?
Fire extinguisher
When use to fire extinguisher?
When there's a fire.
What to use in case of fire?
In case of fire, use a fire extinguisher.
Is it safe to use a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
A water extinguisher is safe to use on an electrical fire.?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
What puts out a fire faster water or a fire extinguisher?
Trick question, if the fire extinguisher is full of water, such as a Class 2A. However, a fire extinguisher is designed to put out a small fire quicker than anyone can respond with a hose and a water supply. Unfortunately, many fires react violently when water is applied to them, so a different type of fire extinguisher must be used.
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and what types of fire it may be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and on what types of fire would it be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What type of fire extinguisher would be most suitable to use on a fire in a faulty washing machine?
class c fire extinguisher
What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving a flammable liquid?
Use a foam extinguisher to smother the fire without spreading it.
