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How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

P.A.S.S.

It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for
Pull
Aim
Squeeze,
and Sweep.

1. Pull the Pin.

This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.

2. Aim at the Fire.

Aim at the base of the fire.

If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel.

3. Squeeze the Handle

Squeeze the top handle or lever.

This depresses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher.

4. Sweep Side to Side

Sweep from side to side.

Until the fire is completely out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then move forward. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.

This is how to use the Fire Extinguisher!!!

INDISCRIMINATE BUSH BURNING CAN MAKE YOU LOOSE YOUR PROPERTIES

Good people, let's be informed that about 60% of the fire outbreaks we fought within this dry season was as a result of INDISCRIMINATE BUSH BURNING that easily spread to structures.

Majority of the bush burning occurred in rural communities where residents especially hunters indiscriminately set fire on bushes during the dry season.

👉Many times, residents especially hunters put fire in bushes and leave it unattended.

👉Sometimes, one will carelessly or ignorantly throw away cigarette-ends into nearby bush

We should all take our time to cut all bushes to at least five (5) feet away from our residential homes, Schools, Churches, Markets and Offices. If it is not done, fire can easily spread from there to any closest structure.

There is need to discourage residents from embarking on bush burning. Residents, especially hunters should desist from setting bushes on fire indiscriminately, to avert fire disasters.

The harmattan is still here and I just thought to enlighten us about it's danger as regards fire outbreak.

Do you know that more fires are recorded during this period? The extreme dryness of the weather as a result of loss in moisture content together with fluctuations in temperature results in fire outbreaks almost everyday.

A little spark can wreck havoc of a lifetime on lives and properties that can never be recovered, no thanks to the above mentioned factors. In as much as we can never be too careful when it comes to total prevention of fire,the following should be observed to minimize fire outbreaks in our homes and offices.

🔥Be cautious when handling and using cooking Gas cylinders,avoid keeping your gas cylinder in the kitchen,it is very danjelous.

🔥 When leaving your homes and offices,ensure your switch off completely all electric appliances,an electric spark can start a fire.

🔥 Avoid storing Premium motor spirit (Fuel) carelessly,its smell together with the temperature at the moment can trigger a fire and cause untold loss in the twinkle of an eye .

🔥 Please avoid buying fuel from roadside sellers aka black marketers,most of them sell adulterated pms and it's risky too.

🔥 When burning refuse,please attend to it till it's completely burnt to avoid it spread to where them no send am, remember that fire is a loyal servant but a wicked master.

🔥 Dispose cigarette stubs properly,he fit cause fire. No leave candle way day on go sleep especially if it's not placed on a metal,he day cause fire well well.

🔥Abeg patronise professionals way day wire house,no allow quacks wire your house anyhow,he fit cause fire.

🔥 Never drive behind a heavily laden petrol truck,he day risky.

A fire can be controlled and stopped when it is extinguished at it's incipient stage.

Wishing us a Fire free weekend...

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☑️ ACTION PLAN FOR FIRE PREPAREDNESS

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape?
During a fire, early warning from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that has been practiced regularly can save lives. Learn what else to do to keep your loved ones safe!

✅ Install Smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
✅ Test Smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working change the batteries.
✅ Talk with all family members about a Fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
If a fire occurs in your home GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP. 08032003557 or 112 NEVER go back inside for anything or anyone.

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HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
P. A. S. S Method
1. Pull the pin
This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher

2. Aim at the base of the fire
Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the flame

3. Squeeze the handle
This will release the pressurize extinguisher agent

4. Sweep side to side
Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the are for re- lighting.

Be reminded that most electrical fires occur due to power surge or high Voltage. NEVER extinguish an electrical Fire with water. If an electrical fire occurs, remember to switch off from the main source before attempting to extinguish.
ALWAYS switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.

Most electrical fires occur due to power surge or high Voltage. NEVER extinguish an electrical Fire with water. If an electrical fire occurs, remember to switch off from the main source before attempting to extinguish.
ALWAYS switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.

THE DRY SEASON IS HERE

We are in the dry season, and there is need for us to be careful on how we handle fire at this period so as not to bring about fire Incidents.

Between November and March, a lot of fire outbreaks are often recorded since there is dry wind, which makes it easy for fire to spread at the slightest ignition.

To avoid fire outbreak dur

Bushes close to people’s surroundings should be cleared to avoid sudden fire outbreak as a result of careless Bush burning.

Those who are in the habit of hunting for bush rats should take caution not to set farmlands on fire in order to smoke out rodents.

Gas stations, fuel depots and public and private buildings should ensure that they have fire extinguishers handy as a first aid in case of any fire incident.

All electrical appliances not in use should be switched off and removed from the sockets to prevent electrical sparks from power surge

Use of candle and firewood to light the house at night should minimize, while torchlight or rechargeable lamp should be used instead.

Do not leave burning things unattended to. Some people burn their refuse and leave as soon as they ignite the fire. This is dangerous, as the fire could go beyond burning just the refuse.

Safety first, safety for all

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