Posted on 19th Jun 2014 @ 6:28 AM

First of all, everyone needs to know the correct way of using a fire extinguisher so that if ever you find yourself in any kind of real danger you are aware of what to do which is; get out keep out and then leave fighting the fire for the professionals , under no circumstances place yourself at an increased risk under any kind of circumstances.

Fire Extinguishers are Developed for Smaller Fires

All of the fire protection products provided by Discount Fire Extinguishers was designed to be utilised for putting out smaller fires at times of an emergency. They are certainly not designed for use against larger fires; these are times when the fire services needs to be called as quickly as possible. A fire extinguisher is usually a hand-held rounded pressure container which consists of an agent that will put out a small fire. At some stage in your lifetime, there could be a time when you find yourself confronted with a small-scale fire to take care of, it is important to learn about the way you use a fire extinguisher in cases like this.

Remember the Abbreviation PASS 

Prior to actually using a fire extinguisher you should check whether you're in a position to making use of it, identify all of the exits before you begin to use any of the fire extinguishers in the event you need to get out quickly,

Any time you really do need to make use of a fire extinguisher keep in mind the Abbreviation PASS!!

• PULL the safety pin of the fire extinguisher
• AIM the extinguisher hose-pipe into the bottom of the fire making sure you are a safe distance away
• SQUEEZE the trigger of the fire extinguisher to release all of the extinguishing fluid foam or gas
• SWEEP the fire extinguisher hose-pipe over the bottom of the fire back and forth

There are numerous kinds of hand-held fire extinguishers provided by Discount Fire Extinguishers which also differ in dimensions plus they also have varying areas of usage. By way of example you shouldn't use a water fire extinguisher within a computer area when any kind of fire is most probably going to be an electrical one; which could result in much more damages and in some cases loss of life. As an alternative you might want to make sure you use a Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher as a substitute.

Guidance on your using of and locating of fire extinguishers can be acquired from your Health and safety executive or perhaps the fire service.