Know When to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Use a fire extinguisher only when all of the following are true:

• Your extinguisher is rated for the type of fire you are fighting and is in good working order.



• Everyone has left the building.



• The fire department has been called.



• The fire is small and confined to the immediate area where it started.



• You can fight the fire with your back to a safe escape route.



• The extinguisher is large enough to put out the fire.



• You know how to use a fire extinguisher and can operate it effectively.

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