P.A.S.S.

9/11/2020 (Permalink)

Pass. Pull. Aim. Squeeze. Sweep. Call SERVPRO of Kirksville 660-665-3390.

SERVPRO® of Kirksville want you to be at the top of your safety game. Is your fire extinguisher at your home in Salisbury the right one? Does your family know how to operate one?  We want that answer to be yes, always yes.  Knowing when to use an extinguisher and how to operate it safely. Portable fire extinguishers can be life and property saving tools when used correctly. 

The National Fire Protection Association  (NFPA) suggests remembering the word PASS:

Pull the pin.  Hold the nozzle pointing away form you and release the locking mechanism.

Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.

Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.

Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher and become familiar with them before a fire breaks out.  Remember, extinguishers do have limitations.  It is also important to ensure you have the correct type of extinguisher for your facility.  To find more information on choosing the appropriate class of extinguisher, please visit the NFPA website at nfpa.org