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At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion
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EP-34 Where should you aim a fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire?
Aim at the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion
Where should you Amy fire extinguisher stream when extinguishing a fire?
aim at the base sweeping motion
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher stream extinguishing a fire?
The fire extinguisher contents are designed to interact with the fuel/air boundary, so you need to aim at where the fuel is burning, that is, "at the base of the flames."
Where should you aim fire extinguisher's stream when extinguishing a fire?
At the base of the flames, you want to cover whats on fire with the extinguisher media. The exception would be if it is 'blowing' embers everywhere and making it worse, quickly make the decision to try to extinguish the fire some other way, like a wet towel, sand, garden hose, etc. **Aim at the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion.**
When using a fire extinguishing PASS refers to?
Pull (the pin) Aim (at the base of the fire) Squeeze (the handles together) Sweep (along the base of the fire)
What are the best practices for safely extinguishing a wood fire using a paper fire extinguisher?
To safely extinguish a wood fire using a paper fire extinguisher, follow these best practices: Stand at a safe distance from the fire. Aim the nozzle of the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames. Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Sweep the nozzle from side to side to cover the entire fire area. Continue until the fire is completely out. Monitor the area to ensure the fire does not reignite.
Which of these words is an acronym for how to use a fire extinguisher?
PASS Pull pin Aim nozzle Squeeze trigger Sweep stream across base of fire
How do you put out a fire on an airplane?
There will be fire extinguishers located in the cockpit, at the stewards stations, and in the galley. Pull the pin, squeeze the trigger, and aim for the base of the flame, sweeping back and forth until ALL flames are extinguished.
Where should you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing the fire?
The stream should be aimed directly at the base of the fire. This will extinguish the source of the flame. Aiming it at the flame itself will have little impact. Always use the correct type of extinguisher for the fire source Class A - fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or textiles. Class B - fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or oils. Class C - fires involving gases. Class D - fires involving metals. Class E - fires involving live electrical apparatus. (Technically 'Class E' doesn't exists however this is used for convenience here) Class F - fires involving cooking oils such as in deep-fat fryers. Water Red Class A Water extinguishers are used on Class A fires. They are not suitable for fires fuelled by flammable liquids or where electricity is involved. Foam Cream Class A and B Foam is a versatile fire extinguisher. Used for Class A and B fires. CO2 Black Class B and E CO2 fire extinguishers are used for fires involving electrical apparatus. They have no post fire security which means that the fire could reignite. Dry Powder Blue Class A, B and C Dry powder extinguishers can be used on Class A, B and C fires. Dry powder is not recommended for use inside because it can obscure vision and damage goods and machinery. Wet Chemical Yellow Class F Wet chemical extinguishers are for fires involving cooking fats and oils. They are most suitable for use in restaurants and kitchens.
What does P A S S stand for in fire safety?
Pull - Pull the pin on topAim - Aim the hose at the base of the fireSqueeze - Squeeze the handleSweep - Sweep at the base of the fire until outIf it doesn't work, drop extinguisher, and run for your life, or walk if it isn't an emergency.Make sure to call 911!!!
How do you use a fire ectinguisher?
Depends on the exact type of extinguisher. For most, remember PASS. Pull safety pin, Aim at bottom of fire, Squeeze handles together hard, and Sweep the fire out with the stream from the extinguisher.
What is the process of using a fire extinguisher(PASS).?
~ P stands for Pull- Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal. ~ A stands for Aim- Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle(or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. ~ S stands for Squeeze- Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. ~ S stands for Sweep- Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire reignites, repeat steps 2 to 4.
