October is Fire Prevention Month. Throughout the month classes in fire safety and the proper use and maintenance of fire extinguishers are offered to school personnel. The fire marshal came and gave us a chance to use a simulated fire extinguisher and a fake fire. Using the acronym P.A.S.S. we each had a chance to put out a fire. Here are the steps:
Pull- The first step is to pull the pin ( it usually has the inspection tag attached to it) that prevents the handle from being squeezed.
Aim- The second step is to aim the spray nozzle, or if attached the hose nozzle, at the fire. Aim low at the base of the fire.
Squeeze- The third step is to squeeze the handle to spray the contents. Remember a standard fire-extinguisher has less than 30 seconds of spray time.
Sweep- The final step is to sweep back and forth as you spray the base of the fire.
It was like playing a video game with a Wii but at the end of the session I felt I had learned something important.
That's great. I was fortunate enough to receive that training when I worked in a hospital. It's something that will stay with you and you never know when you may need the information.
Aren't those new gadgets fun? We use them too where I work, though I always thought it was good to actually use an extinguisher so you know how it feels.
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