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Home fire extinguisher choice and checks in 6 steps

Choose a correctly labeled extinguisher, keep it accessible, and never fight a fire without a safe escape route.

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U.S. Fire Administration

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The US Fire Administration advises checking certification and fire classes A, B and C. Extinguishers are only for small, contained fires when you can alert others, call emergency services and escape safely; local fire guidance takes priority.

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1. Check a certified extinguisher's A/B/C fire-class label and match it to the risks in the room and local requirements.
2. Place it where adults can reach it without blocking an exit, while preventing unsupervised use by children.
3. Inspect pressure indicator, pin/seal, hose and signs of corrosion or damage according to its manual; consult the maker or a professional for defects.
4. Share the household escape plan and local emergency calling procedure; getting people out comes before using equipment.
5. Only a trained and capable adult should consider fighting a very small, contained fire with little smoke and a clear escape route.
6. When all safety conditions are met, follow the manual and PASS: pull, aim at base, squeeze, sweep. If unsure, evacuate and call the fire service.

Original source: Home fire extinguisher choice and checks in 6 steps

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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