WSVN — Join Antonio Allen with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue as he gives us tips on how to properly use a fire extinguisher in the case of a fire.
Antonio Allen: "The fire extinguisher cannot be used at all without the safety pin being pulled out."
Antonio Allen: "The biggest mistake a lot of people make when using that fire extinguisher is the pin."
Antonio Allen: "P-A-S-S. The first step is always ‘P,’ pull the pin. ‘A,’ aim at the base of the fire. ‘S,’ squeeze and the last ‘S’ is sweep."
Antonio Allen: "The ABC fire extinguisher is going to put out wood, paper and trash, liquid greases and also electric fires."
Antonio Allen: "It’s very important to have a fire extinguisher in your home because with the fire extinguisher, you can prevent a lot of injuries and also fires from spreading."
FOR MORE INFO:
City of Miami Fire Rescue:
http://www.miamigov.com/Fire/pages/default.asp
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue:
http://www.miamidade.gov/fire/
Life Safety Management:
http://www.lifesafetymanagement.com/