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Portable Fire Extinguishers <br /> Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher could save your life in an emergency. The key to putting <br /> out a fire with an extinguisher is to use the PASS strategy: pull the pin, aim the hose, squeeze the <br /> lever, and sweep the hose from side to side. <br /> Before you use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, it's important to take a couple safety <br /> precautions. Locate the nearest exit and position yourself so your back is toward the exit. This <br /> will make it easy for you to escape if you must leave quickly in an emergency. Always keep your <br /> back toward the exit so you know where it is and don't get turned around or disoriented. <br /> Move to the proper distance. Many fire extinguishers have a range of between 8 and 12 feet. <br /> Before discharging the extinguisher, move toward or away from the fire so you're standing 6 to 8 <br /> feet away. You can move closer once you start dousing the fire and the flames die down. <br /> Z / <br />