How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
From your Barbecues & Grilling Guide

If you're cooking with fire you need to have a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it.

Difficulty Level: Easy    Time Required: 5 minutes

1. Hold extinguisher upright.
2. Remove plastic safety tie from handle.
3. Pull pin from handle.
4. Aim nozzle low.
5. Hold firmly and squeeze handle (this is where it starts spraying).
6. Point stream at the base of the fire and move in, staying a safe distance.
7. Sweep stream across the base of the fire.
8. Continue spraying and sweeping until the fire is completely out.
9. Replace or recharge your extinguisher at the earliest opportunity.
   

Tips:

1. Always remember PASS; that's Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep.
2. Keep your fire extinguisher handy but never too near the potential fire.

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