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2. List of first response mnemonics - Wikipedia

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   PASS (The basic steps for portable fire extinguisher use.) [6] Pull or Pin - Pull the pin at the top of the fire extinguisher (and immediately test the extinguisher). Aim - Aim the nozzle or outlet of the extinguisher at the base of the fire. Squeeze - Squeeze the handles of the extinguisher to begin discharging it.

3. List of firefighting mnemonics - Wikipedia

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   Alarm - raise the alarm and alert persons to the presence of fire. C onfine - shut doors and reduce airflow and fuel sources to the fire, to reduce its spread. E xtinguish or E vacuate - extinguish the fire if it's safe to do so, or coordinate the evacuation from the area.

4. PASS device - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, the National Fire Protection Association sets standards for PASS devices in NFPA 1982. [ 1 ] The PASS device is normally used in conjunction with breathing apparatus; it is a small, battery-powered device attached to the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) harness which enables the firefighter to summon help by ...

5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   Fire extinguisher See Extinguisher above. Fire bike or firefighting motorcycle A motorcycle that is equipped to fight fires or used as support. Commonly used in Japan. Fire hose See also hose, below. Fire hydrant See hydrant. Fire pump a pump installed in a building specifically for sprinkler and standpipe water systems. Fire station alert system

6. What 'fire containment' actually means - AOL

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   Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. ... Once a fire is 100% contained, meaning its entire perimeter is blocked from expanding ...

7. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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   A British fire extinguisher with ID sign, call point and fire action sign According to the standard BS EN 3 , fire extinguishers in the United Kingdom as all throughout Europe are red RAL 3000 , and a band or circle of a second color covering between 5–10% of the surface area of the extinguisher indicates the contents.