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Fire Fighting

There is fire! How do I extinguish it?​

We have several fire extinguishers on the premises. Be familiar with their locations. Most are suitable for all classes of fire.

Electrical Fire​

Electrical fires are a Class C fire, which means that you will need an extinguisher that is appropriate for this type of fire. Most residential fire extinguishers are multi-purpose and labeled ABC, but it is crucial to verify this before using it on an electrical fire.

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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD WATER BE USED ON A FLAMMABLE LIQUID OR ELECTRICAL FIRE.

Wood Dust Fire​

Water is the prefered method for wood dust fires.

Container Fire​

It should be remembered that in the case of a container fire (say a five gallon pail) one of the most effective and safest extinguishers is a lid. In an emergency, the “lid” may in fact be a piece of plywood, particle board, or the original container lid. Anything which will provide a reasonably good seal to smother the fire.