How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
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- Опубликовано: 16 фев 2023
- Fire extinguishers are an important part of any home fire escape plan. They can save lives and property by putting out a small fire-or suppressing it until the fire department arrives. The size of a fire can double every minute, so every second counts. SJFD's Fire Engineer Kevin Schriver provides us with an overview of fire extinguishers.
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The following acronyms can help to remember fire classes. A = Ashes. B = Barrel. C = Circuits. D = Dynamite. K = Kitchen. With that said, an ABC extinguisher of the largest size you can comfortably handle is a good idea for most general home, office and business use. If you have a workshop and are drilling or machining magnesium, aluminum, titanium and similar combustible metals, a class D extinguisher in addition to an ABC type is strongly recommended. Class D fires burn much hotter than most fires, and throwing water or an ABC extinguisher can cause the fire to grow larger and have explosive reactions. If you plan on doing a lot of deep fat frying at home, a class K extinguisher would be a smart investment, and is required for restaurants, cafès and similar commercial kitchens.
Wow! Thnx!
awesome tutorial for anyone whos never used a fire extinguisher!
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Thank you for the detailed information 😊
You're welcome!
Awesome video!
Not too many place to recharge fire extinguishers anymore and a lot of fire departments seem to be getting out of it from what i heard. For me it's easier just to junk the used or old one and buy a new one instead of recharging. It also makes sense because it costs the same amount to get it recharged by a professional service or just buy the new one also faster then trying to spend a day getting fire extinguishers recharged.
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I work for a Fire department in Louisiana and would like to use this video for training purposes. Is there any way you could send me the file so that I do not have to have access to the internet.
We'd be happy to help. Could you please email your request to SJFDoutreach@sanjoseca.gov?
1:49 I notice a red zip tie, when you pull the pin and twist it, does the zip tie also snap automatically? Usually i need a plier to snap that thing.
Thanks for your question. The zip ties should generally break if you twist them or pull the pin hard enough. They are there to indicate that (1) the fire extinguisher hasn't been used or tampered with, and (2) it helps prevent accidental discharge. It's generally recommended to leave these in place to prevent accidental discharge (especially if you have children in the home), but they can be removed if you feel they might hinder you in an emergency.
I’ve considered mounting a fire extinguisher in my vehicle but have seen videos on them exploding. What is the real story on mounting one in a car and is there a danger on a hot summer day with the windows rolled up?
Great question. It's safe to store a fire extinguisher in a car, so long as it's verified by an independent testing laboratory (e.g., Underwriters Laboratories). Without this certification, it's hard to know the exact quality of the fire extinguisher; hence, we don't recommend buying a fire extinguisher that is not independently tested. If you purchase a quality fire extinguisher, it should have no issue withstanding the high temperatures inside of a car. The important thing to remember is that you should secure or mount it so it doesn't accidentally get damaged while you're driving.
My small 1 time use home fire extinguisher says I must mount in on the wall, yet I noticed near the end of this video none of the extinguishers were mounted on a wall, they were just on a desk or patio. Does anyone know if I must wall mount my fire extinguisher or is it ok to not do that?
There are typically legal mounting requirements when placing a fire extinguisher inside a commercial building. Single-family homes typically don’t have such requirements (but condos and apartments may have them). When it comes to a single-family home, it’s best to place the fire extinguisher where it’s easy to see and grab, but also out-of-reach of children. Mounting can help you place the fire extinguisher in an ideal location, but this may not be the best option for everyone.
1:36 stand back 6 to 8 ft. me looking carefully.. how high is he? 3 ft? coz the distance between him and the fire looks like triple his height. haha
Good observation! Regardless, remember to stick to the 6-8 feet rule.
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Thank you for creating this RUclips video. Now, I need to find out if we have a household hazardous waste program in the area I live in🧯🧯🧯