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Seven Home Fire-Extinguisher Checks Before an Emergency

Check accessibility, pressure and damage before an emergency; evacuate and call emergency services first during a fire.

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Extinguishers are only for certain small contained fires when trained people have safe exit routes. USFA emphasizes evacuating rather than trying to fight a fire if any condition is unsafe.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Check the extinguisher's designated location and keep access unobstructed.
2. Read the label for fire type, instructions, inspection and replacement intervals; product classes vary by location.
3. Check a gauge against the maker's acceptable range when fitted; otherwise follow the specific unit's instructions.
4. Look for leaks, dents, rust or damaged hose, nozzle or pin and request professional service for questionable units.
5. Share extinguisher and exit locations with the household and seek training from fire professionals.
6. During a fire, alert others, evacuate and call emergency services first (119 in South Korea). Only a trained adult with a clear escape path and a small contained fire should consider using an extinguisher.
7. Only when all safety conditions are met, follow product instructions and PASS: pull pin, aim at base, squeeze handle, sweep side to side. Evacuate if the fire grows or safety is uncertain.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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