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At the base of the fire.
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When fighting a fire where do you aim fire extinguisher?
Base of the fire
If you have a fire onboard where should you aim the fire extinguisher?
the base of the fire
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."
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
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.
Why should you aim a fire extinguisher at the base of a flame?
Fire is a chain reaction of fuel combining with oxygen when there is enough heat to continue burning. The actual "fire" is taking place only at the surface of the fuel, i.e., the "base" of the fire. Spraying fire extinguisher chemicals or water into the smoke or flames is not as effective as aiming directly at the source of the fire.
Where should you Amy fire extinguisher stream when extinguishing a fire?
aim at the base sweeping motion
What do you do if a boat catches on fire?
First, turn off the motor. The grab that B rated fire extinguisher and aim it at the base of the fire. Every power boat is required to have a fire extinguisher.
Which class of fire is best put out with a fire extinguisher?
A controlled fire would be easier to aim at, so a candle.
What do you do if a boat motor catches on fire?
First, turn off the motor. The grab that B rated fire extinguisher and aim it at the base of the fire. Every power boat is required to have a fire extinguisher.
When using a fire extinguisher remember to pull the pin aim at the base of the fire squeeze the?
Sweep the fire out. P A S S. pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
What is the catch phrase that was used to describe the methoddin which to use a fire extinguisher?
PASS Pull pin Aim at bottom of flames Squeeze handles hard Sweep the fire out with the extinguisher
