Keep a multipurpose fire extinguisher handy and learn PASS
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Keep a UL-listed multipurpose (A-B-C) extinguisher where you can reach it, and check it now and then for pressure, damage and blockage. Use it only on a small, contained fire when someone has called 911 and you have a clear way out; otherwise get out and call from outside.
The result
Result: U.S. Fire Administration: remember PASS (Pull the pin, Aim low at the base, Squeeze slowly, Sweep side to side); multipurpose extinguishers cover most home fires, and your local fire department can give training.
Note: Safety first: if a fire is spreading or you're unsure, leave and call 911.
Source
U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA): Choosing and Using Fire Extinguishers (opens the original source in a new tab). Check it for the latest numbers before you act.
Optional gear
- First Alert HOME1 rechargeable ABC fire extinguisher (1-A:10-B:C) (affiliate link) – A common UL-rated multipurpose home model.
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