How To Use A Fire Extinguisher

It has been advised that all households in southern Utah have at least one fire extinguisher.  However, there are multiple types of extinguishers which deal with certain types of fires. It is vital to know what type of extinguisher you are working with. Be familiar with the operating instructions on the labels so you will not have to read them during a fire.  Most basic extinguishers work as follows.  At the top of the cylinder, there is a smaller cylinder filled with compressed gas. When you pull the safety pin and squeeze the lever, the lever pushes on an actuating rod which in turn presses the valve down to open a passage to the nozzle. The compressed gas is released, applying a downward pressure on the fire-extinguishing material. This pushes the material out the nozzle with high amounts of pressure.  Although the temptation is to aim the extinguisher at the flames, the proper way to use the extinguisher is to aim it directly at the fuel. When the flames have been extinguished, the smoke has cleared and you’re left with unsightly damage, contact HiCaliber at 435-674-9338 or visit http://www.hicaliber.biz/fire-damage.  We’ll take care of both the visible and non-visible damages and restore your space back to a healthy and happy living space.