Tenant Handbook

Fire Extinguishers Basic Operation

All extinguishers in the building may be used on fires origina ting from wood, paper, plastic, grease, oil and electricity.

Operating A Fire Extinguisher:

  • To open the cabinet, turn the handle and pull open.
  • Remember the "P-A-S-S" method for effective fire extinguisher use:
    • P - Pull the safety pin. This is usually the pin with a string attached.
    • A - Aim the hose, nozzle or horn at the base of the fire.
    • S - Squeeze the trigger handle
    • S - Sweep from side to side and watch for the re-flash of the fire.