Fire Extinguishers

Safety is the No. 1 priority during a fire. Flames and smoke can spread very quickly, sending a small fire out of control in seconds.

While portable fire extinguishers can be of use during a small, contained fire that is caught in its initial stages, they do have limitations.

If using a portable fire extinguisher, remember the following safety tips:
Courtesy of the National Fire Protection Agency.

Only use a portable fire extinguisher when:

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 at the base of the fire.

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 too heavy.

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.

Install fire extinguishers close to an exit.

Keep your back to a clear exit when using an extinguisher so you can make an easy escape.

If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately.

Know when to go. Have a home fire escape planand working smoke alarms.

Station No. 1
6250 Tracy Ave.
Edina, MN 55436