Fire can strike at anyplace and at any time. Preventing fires is the order of business for every smart home owner but there are times when, despite your best care you are not going to be able to prevent a fire. Fires can start in many ways. Faulty wiring, a lightning strike or even a drive. It may not immediately ignite, but may smoulder for many hours prior to becoming an actual flame.
The way in which the fire starts and where it starts will determine the best way to fight the fire. One example is that a grease fire can’t be flooded with water to put it out. You should, if possible, attack that fire with baking soda, soil or sand. If the fire is electrical in nature, then going outdoors or to your breaker box and shutting off the power to your home and then using fire extinguisher should be the best way to extinguish it.
Having the right equipment inside your home to help you to fight a fire and to know that a fire has started is imperative. Choosing the right fire extinguisher and making sure that everyone knows how to use it may save your home and it could very well save your life. Fire extinguishers are classed according to their rating. The rating is the kind of fire that the extinguisher can put out. Know the ratings and what fire extinguishers will be most useful to you prior to buying one.
Using a fire extinguisher is as simple as PASS
P=Pull, Pull the pin from the handle
A Aim, aim the nozzle at the fire’s base, making sure that you are at least six feet from the flames for your safety.
S=Squeeze. Squeeze the handle and
S=Sweep. Sweep the stream of the fire extinguisher from side to side.
Choosing and using the right fire safety equipment can make the difference between saving your home and perhaps even the lives of those you care about. Make sure that every home has a fire extinguisher and that every home member is trained in how to use it.
If the fire does not go out, get out of the house and get to a save place to call the fire department. Never risk your life to save your home. For more fire training and to find the right fire equipment, Kevcor has what you need.
