Pro-Tips for Using a Fire Extinguisher I’m sure everyone reading this knows what a fire extinguisher is and what it is used for. I am not so confident, however, that all of you know how to properly use one. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals,...
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Pro-Tips for Using a Fire Extinguisher I’m sure everyone reading this knows what a fire extinguisher is and what it is used for. I am not so confident, however, that all of you know how to properly use one. If you are one of these unfortunate individuals, keep reading… First off, it is important to know which fire extinguisher should be used in which circumstances. Class A: Solids (wood, paper, plastic, etc.) Class B: Flammable liquids (paraffin, petrol, oil, etc.) Class C: Flammable gases (propane, butane, methane, etc.) Class D: Metals (aluminum, magnesium, titanium, etc.) Class E: Electrical fires Class F: Cooking oil, fat, etc. Environmental Health & Safety Director of SUNY Geneseo, Chuck Reyes, offers four fool-proof steps for operating a fire extinguisher in any fire emergency. 1) Pull pin 2) Aim horn 3) Squeeze handle 4) Sweep at base of fire Taking a Closer Look Considering how informed SUNY Geneseo’s fire safety team is, I thought it’d be interesting to see if a similar awaren
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