Playing it Safe: Helpful Tips for Fire Safety Using the P.A.S.S. method
- Tara McAllister
- Sep 24
- 1 min read
Fire extinguishers are designed to fight fires in their early stages when the fire presents a relatively small hazard.
Extinguishers can be used when the fire possesses the following:
Small
Slow-growing
Giving off minimal smoke
Emitting minimal heat
PASS
Use the PASS method:
P=Pull
The safety pin is usually held in place by a plastic seal and will pull off. Do not push down on the operating lever while
pulling the pin, it won’t come out.
A=Aim
Aim at the base of the fire, the lowest flame closest to you. The base of the fire will recede from you as you use the
extinguisher, so you must adjust your aim.
S=Squeeze
The operating lever is above the carrying handle. The operating lever opens the valve when you squeeze it down. When
you let go, the valve closes,
and the discharge stops
S=Sweep
Sweep the nozzle by moving your arm at the elbow. Direct the discharge to cover the entire width of the base of the fire.
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