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Portable Fire Extinguishers <br /> Back away and repeat if the flames flare up. Watch the fire closely to ensure the flames don't flare <br /> up again. Back away slightly if they do. Aim the hose again, squeeze the lever, and sweep the hose <br /> across the base of the fire again to extinguish it. Never turn your back on a fire. You always want <br /> to be vigilant about where the fire is and what it's doing. <br /> Leave immediately if you're unable to extinguish the fire. The average extinguisher will have <br /> enough agent inside to go for about 10 seconds. Back away and leave immediately if the fire isn't <br /> out when the extinguisher is fully discharged. Call the fire department or emergency services if <br /> they haven't already been called. <br /> Use a fire extinguisher for small, contained fires only. Fire extinguishers are not meant to fight <br /> large or growing fires. Only attempt to fight a fire if the flames are shorter than you, and if the <br /> flames are contained in a small space. Evacuate immediately if the flames are taller than you, or if <br /> the fire is spreading and growing. An example of a contained fire is a wastebasket fire. The fire is <br /> contained by the walls of the wastebasket and won't spread. <br /> Evacuate a room that's filled with smoke. Never try to fight a fire on your own if the room is full of <br /> smoke. Smoke inhalation can lead to unconsciousness, and you'll be stuck in the room with the <br /> fire. If there is lots of smoke in the room, cover your mouth and get down on the ground. Stay low <br /> to avoid the smoke and crawl out of the room to safety. <br /> 1'� <br />