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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.
What are the functions of fire extinguisher?
you'll never know when any type of fire extinguisher can come handy in case of a fire
When a person is on fire you should?
Fire extinguisher
If you have a fire onboard where should you aim the fire extinguisher?
the base of the fire
What fire extinguisher would you use on a Chip pan?
A tight-fitting lid, a fire blanket, a box of sodium bicarbonate or salt may work, but a type ABC fire extinguisher would be best. Turn off the electric source as well. Under NO circumstances use a water-type (often class A) on a hot oil fire or on an energized electrical device.
How do you extinguisher gasoline fires?
Never ever use water on a gasoline fire or the fire will just spread. Smother it with sand, dirt, or a fire extinguisher specifically made for a gasoline fire.
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
Where should you position the extinguisher bottle when fighting fires with the 150 pound halon 1211 fire extinguisher?
Downwind from the fire.
What should be done in case of fire in the laboratory?
use fire extinguisher
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
Where do I buy a fire extinguisher?
You can purchase a fire extinguisher from Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowes, or any store that sells appliance parts. You should definitely keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
