The acronym PASS is a fire safety mnemonic used for operating a fire extinguisher. It stands for Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent, and Sweep the nozzle from side to side. This method helps ensure that the extinguisher is used effectively to combat a fire.
There is no acronym of fire.
There is no acronym for fire safety
Pull pin Aim Squeeze trigger Sweep base of fire
Among other tings, it is a reminder of how to use a fire extinguisher. Pull the pin. Aim at the bottom of the fire. Squeeze the handle hard, Sweep the spray across the fire.
PASS Pull pin Aim nozzle Squeeze trigger Sweep stream across base of fire
The C in the acronym RACE stands for: Contain or Confine the fire
fIRE iNDICATOR pANEL
To safely use a kitchen fire extinguisher during a fire emergency, remember the acronym PASS: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. Make sure to stand at a safe distance and evacuate if the fire becomes uncontrollable.
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R: remove people A: activate alarm C: control fire E: exit/ extinguish fire