Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for San Ysidro?

11/10/2021 (Permalink)

We have been restoring fire damage for many years in San Diego.

Fires can break out at any time in a home in San Ysidro. SERVPRO^® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro 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 Today!

When you need fire damage restoration services for your San Ysidro home or commercial business, SERVPRO^® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro has a team of highly trained technicians on-call 24-hours a day. Call us today at 619-439-2407.

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