How To Put Out a Fire

Some fires are very easy to extinguish, but if you are unconfident, call the fire department prior to you do anything else. If there is risk of being trapped, dont attempt to fight a fire. Call the fire department and leave the area.

For a fire in the oven, turn off the heat and close the doors until the fire burns out. In the case of a pan fire on the stove top, shut off the heat and cover the pan using a plate or lid. If the fire is from a toaster, pull the plug and apply the fire extinguisher. For any fat fire, turn off the heat, cover with a metal lid and utilize the fire extinguisher. Never apply water on grease or electrical fire. Make use of a fire extinguisher or cover the fire with a plate, metal lid, or baking soda.

A trash fire will increase rapidly. You can put it out with a water hose. If it has begun to spread, call the fire department. To prevent fires, keep rubbish, old toys, rags, and boxes away from heaters, furnaces and chemicals. Keep trash in metal cans with lids. Keep space heaters away from bedding, curtains, seating and walls.

Remove the flammable materials from your home, garage and yard. Immediately throw away oily rags after painting and refinishing projects. Thus you can avoid the hazards of spontaneous combustion. In the case of camp fires, drown the fire with water. Mix the coals and soak them again.

If your clothing catches fire, do not run since the air will fan the flames and make them burn quicker. Without delay, drop to the ground and roll until the flames are smothered out. If you see another person on fire, wrap the person in a rug, blanket, drapery, towel or coat to smother the flame. If you have nothing to cover the person, catch them, drop to the ground, and roll them until the flames are smothered out. Try to remove the burned clothing but do not pull it over the head. If the clothing is stuck to the skin leave it alone. To treat the burns, seek medical attention immediately.