Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for Stanton?

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies . . .

Stanton residents need to know.

When used properly, fire extinguishers save lives. SERVPRO^® of Norfolk offers these fire extinguisher safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called, and the room is not filled with smoke.

• To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
• Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from 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
• For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire, but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle
• Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory
• Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out

Call Us!

When your Stanton home or business needs emergency fire damage restoration services, SERVPRO^® of Norfolk is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to respond to fire damage emergencies. Call us today at 402-370-2460. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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