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2. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   Learning the ins and outs of fire extinguishers, including the proper way to use them, is the best way to ensure you’re ready and equipped to put out a house fire. Here are some fire ...

3. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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   Trimethoxyboroxine (TMB) liquid is a boron compound dissolved in methanol to give it proper fluidity and allow it to be discharged from a portable fire extinguisher. It was developed in the late 1950s by the U.S. Navy for use on magnesium fires, especially crashed aircraft and aircraft wheel fires from hard landings.

4. ABC dry chemical - Wikipedia

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   Dry chemical powder is used on all classes of fires. Dry chemical powder puts out the fire by coating the burning material with a thin layer of dust, thereby separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out the fire.

5. 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.

6. Fire control - Wikipedia

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   Understanding the cause is essential so that the correct fire extinguisher is used; if the wrong extinguisher is used, it can either make the fire worse or fail to control it. For example, using a type A, B, C fire extinguisher on a chemical fire will do the opposite of what the extinguisher is supposed to do and can cause an explosion.

7. These easy-to-use fire blankets are just $7 each ... - AOL

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   Every home cook should have a working, non-expired fire extinguisher, but many of us aren't super confident when it comes to actually using one. Fire blankets aim to make putting out small fires ...