alt Hacker NewsIn a "serious" fire you should ignore the fire extinguisher get everyone out of the building.
Fire extinguishers are for small fires! If a little oil in your frying pan catches on fire and you don't have a lid readily available to smother it, use a fire extinguisher. But if your smoke alarm wakes you up and you discover your whole kitchen on fire, get out. The fire extinguisher will not help in that situation, and it may cause you to waste time. (Tip: If and only if the fire extinguisher is easily available, carry it with you as you exit. You might need it to use it clear a path to get out.)
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Check the class of the fire extinguisher and if it is suited for liquid fires before using it on a oil fire.
> If a little oil in your frying pan catches on fire and you don't have a lid readily available to smother it, use a fire extinguisher.
We were told to just toss a large cloth on the fire in such cases.
A fire extinguisher is to clear a safe path to the exit if the fire blocks it. never put them by the exit door as I see so many people do (in their garrage)
they can also be used on small fires but only if there is a safe escape route. (This is probably the most common use but not the primary use)