Firefighters, practice extinguishing

Figure 11.1 Eight firefighters practice extinguishing hydrocarbon pool fires with water spray. If water shrinks cotton what wiU it do to firefighters ...

The best way to learn how to use an extinguisher is to practice in a fire class with a firefighter. Many fire departments give free hands-on training to the public and educational institutions. Don t pass up this opportunity to handle an extinguisher. The instructions below are appropriate to read but there is no substitute for hands-on training. 

Practice good housekeeping. Work areas should be kept free of empty boxes and stacks of unused paper. Fire extinguishers and other firefighting apparatus should be accessible and their location clearly marked. All fire doors, emergency exits, stairways, hallways, and aisles must be clear of obstructions. 

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