Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home?

7/31/2019 (Permalink)

Do you know if you have a fire extinguisher in your home? Is it in working order? What kind of fire is it for? In case of an emergency, do you know how to use it? All of these are important questions you should know ahead of time, because in a fire emergency, you probably won’t have time to stay calm and think all of this through.

Every single homeowner should have at least one fire extinguisher in their home (preferably one on every level).

Remember the word PASS

• Pull- Pull the pin
• Aim- Aim low at the base of the fire
• Squeeze- Squeeze the lever above the handle
• Sweep- Sweep from side to side

For residential properties, it is recommended to have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher class ABC. If you have questions about how to use one, call the Decatur fire department.

If you recently experienced a fire in your home, you can call SERVPRO of Decatur to help you with the cleanup process. 404-378-9998