The Importance of Fire Extinguisher Knowledge

12/24/2019 (Permalink)

Know how to use YOUR fire extinguisher!

Extinguishing Unawareness

Although one might think it uncommon to use a fire extinguisher, it is still very important for a house to have a fire extinguisher on each floor. It is equally important to know exactly how to use one. A house can have plenty of combustible material and other furniture that can easily catch on fire and be very hard to put out with water only. The fire can spread around the house within seconds causing smoke, panic, and chaos all around.

A fire extinguisher is the best way to prevent the fire from spreading and minimizing the damaged caused by it. In 2013, 2755 people were killed in home fires that could have been prevented if fire extinguishers were available. It is also very important for everyone in the house to know exactly where the fire extinguishers are and for them to be easily accessible so that the small fire doesn’t escalate causing very costly damage or even injuring people in some cases. Another important rule to remember is to have the fire extinguishers inspected frequently to make sure that they are always working without a problem.

If you experience a fire and you have smoke/soot damage, or even Ansul residue from the fire extinguisher- SERVPRO of Plymouth/Wareham is here to help restore your home or business back to its pre-fire condition.