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1. • • Before operating a fire extinguisher, you must take some safety precautions. First, assess the fire; if it is too big or uncontrollable don’t risk your safety by trying to put it out, evacuate the house and call 9-1-1 immediately.
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   What happens if you use a wrong extinguisher?

   • Should the wrong extinguisher be used, it can have severe, life-threatening consequences. In the event of a fire alarm, before fighting a fire, you should call the fire and rescue service (or the fire department) on 999 or 112 in the United Kingdom (or 911 in the United States).

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   Are wet chemical extinguishers safe?

   • the solution used in wet chemical extinguishers is alkaline, which means it can cause corrosion of some metals. the solution can cause irritation to the skin and eyes. not suitable for electrical fires. Looking for fire extinguisher training?

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   Do you need a fire extinguisher?

   • Never use a fire extinguisher to extinguish flames from a fire involving escaping gases. Only tackle a fire in its very early stages. Do not move forward unless it is safe to do so, but you must remain 1 metre from the fire. Do not use more than one fire extinguisher to tackle a fire.

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   What services does safe and sound fire offer?

   • Safe & Sound Fire Limited offer a range of different services for the maintenance of your fire fighting equipment. Safe and Sound Fire Ltd provides a range of signs which satisfy the requirements of all the current regulations. Provide an on-site Fire Extinguisher commissioning service In Compliance with BS5306 part 3.

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   Fire extinguishers are crucial tools for fire safety and prevention. They are designed to suppress and control small fires, providing valuable time for evacuation and preventing the fire from spreading.

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   • How to Use A Water Fire Extinguisher
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   Make sure the fire does not involve electrics and is not near live electrical equipment unless using a water mist (deionised water) fire extinguisher and the voltage is less than 1,000 volts.

   If the fire is small and you are fully trained to extinguish a fire, stand at least 3 metres away with the appropriate extinguisher in hand.

   Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.

   Hold the operating lever in one hand and with the other, remove the discharge hose nozzle from its storage point. Hold the discharge hose 5cm from the nozzle.

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   When approaching the fire, try to contain any flowing liquids.

   Make sure the fire does not involve electrics and is not near live electrical equipment, unless using a deionised water-based foam fire extinguisher and the voltage is less than 1,000 volts.

   If the fire is small and you are fully trained to extinguish a fire, stand at least 3 metres away with the appropriate extinguisher in hand.

   Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.

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   Make sure you do not place your hands on the fire extinguisher horn during or after use, as the hose will give you a freeze burn to your hands.

   If the fire is small and you are fully trained to extinguish a fire, stand at least 1-3 metres from the fire with the appropriate extinguisher in hand.

   Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.

   Raise the horn so it is at a 90 angle to the fire extinguisher cylinder.

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   When approaching the fire, try to contain any flowing liquids.

   Make sure the fire does not involve electrics and is not near live electrical equipment.

   Providing it is a small fire, stand at least 3 metres away.

   Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.

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   Stand at least 5-7 metres from the fire.

   Break the tamperproof seal and pull the pin.

   Hold the operating lever in one hand and with the other, remove the discharge hose nozzle from its storage point. Hold the discharge hose 5cm from the nozzle.

   While holding the fire extinguisher, ensure it remains in the upright position.

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   Never use a fire extinguisher to extinguish flames from a fire involving escaping gases.

   Only tackle a fire in its very early stages.

   Do not move forward unless it is safe to do so, but you must remain 1 metre from the fire.

   Do not use more than one fire extinguisher to tackle a fire.

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   This fire awareness course includes live fire extinquisher training. A practical course allowing staff to learn and use essential fire safety equipment.

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   To help prevent fire in the workplace, your risk assessment should identify what could cause a fire to start, such as sources of ignition (heat or sparks) and substances that burn, and the...

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    Jul 12, 2023 · This article will help you learn what different types of fire extinguishers are available, what different classes of fire you may come across and which extinguishers should be used to tackle them, if it is safe to do so.

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