Different Ways To Extinguish Different Fires(5)

3/9/2017 (Permalink)

 First thing you should do is call 911 when you are first threatened by smoke or fire. You should also know that there are many different types of fires, and almost as many different ways to fight them. Understanding how to fight a particular type of fire may mean the difference between extinguishing the fire and making it worse.

Heating Fires

• Call the fire department if stovepipe is red or fire is in chimney. For furnaces, radiators, water heaters, immediately shut off. Smother if electrical. Use only water/Type A extinguisher if gas is the source. Douse a fire in fireplace with baking soda, water or Type A extinguisher if fire is up in the chimney.
• Dispose of cool ashes in lidded metal container. Never leave fire unattended. When burning, keep damper open, keep flammable material away and glass door/screen closed.