Different Ways To Extinguish Different Fires(2)

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.

Cooking Fires 

• Shut off stove or oven, smother pan with lid, baking soda or Type B extinguisher.
• Smother fire in oven by keeping door closed and/or throwing baking soda on food. Never Move the Pan. It will fan the fire or splatter grease. 
• Avoid letting grease build up in any part of oven. A greasy broiler can catch fire even during preheating.
•  Keep combustibles away from stove, especially loose sleeves or scarves.