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	Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance - Fire Systems, Inc - Atlanta, GA
		Anyone who might be expected to use a fire extinguisher should be familiar with the letter or picture symbols identifying the type(s) of fire on which it may be used.
		Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals.
		Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection.
	www.firesystems.net /inspections/portable-fire-extinguishers.htm (413 words)

	Wollongong Extinguisher Service-Australia. For Fire Extinguishers.
		Fire extinguishers are sturdy metal cylinders filled with water or a smothering material.
		Activating the extinguisher by striking a plunger to break the phial, or inverting the extinguisher to release a lead bung from the phial (depending on type), released the acid which mixed with the bicarbonate solution to generate carbon dioxide gas that expelled the water under pressure through a nozzle or short length of hose.
		They are the only fire extinguishing agents that are quite suitable for discharge in aircraft (carbon dioxide is too toxic in confined spaces, and other materials pose a corrosion hazard to the aircraft).
	www.fireservice.com.au /extinguisher.html (2852 words)

	Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The first version of the modern fire extinguisher was invented in the United Kingdom by Captain George William Manby in 1819, consisting of a copper vessel of 3 gallons (13.6 litres) of pearl ash (potassium carbonate) solution under compressed air pressure.
		According to the standard BS EN 3, fire extinguishers in the United Kingdom are predominately red, and a band or circle of a second color covering at least 5% of the surface area of the extinguisher indicates the contents.
		Fire extinguishers are typically fitted in buildings at an easily-accessible location, such as against a wall in a high-traffic area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fire_extinguisher (3331 words)

	Children's Safety Zone \|\| Fire Extinguishers Safety
		All fire extinguishers are labelled with standard symbols for the classes of fires they can put out.
		This rating is a number from 1 to 40 for Class A fires and 1 to 640 for Class B fires.
		Extinguishers should be installed in plain view above the reach of children near an escape route and away from stoves and heating appliances.
	www.sosnet.com /safety/fire.safety/extinguisher.html (712 words)

	EH&S: Fire Marshal's Office: Fire Extinguisher Use
		Used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by extinguishing a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. Portable fire extinguishers, however, are not designed to fight large or spreading fires.
		Once the fire is out, the user should carefully back away from the fire with the extinguisher ready until the user is safe.
		The only time a fire extinguisher should be used to fight a fire is when the fire department has been notified, there is a clear exit behind the person using the extinguisher and the fire is small, self-contained, and not spreading rapidly.
	www.safety.rochester.edu /fire/ExtinguishersUse.html (907 words)

	Fire Safety ABCs - The Police Notebook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation or burning of a fuel.
		The University Fire Marshal inspects and services all OU fire extinguishers on a year-round basis, but we would still encourage you to be aware of the condition of your area's extinguishers by visual inspection on a frequent basis to ensure you have a working extinguisher there when you need one.
		Warning to thieves and vandals: Fire extinguishers and types of fire equipment on the OU campus are traceable and theft of or damage to emergency equipment is a serious crime.
	www.ou.edu /oupd/fireprim.htm (3062 words)

	Fire Extinguisher Facts - Sedgwick County, Kansas Fire District #1
		All fire extinguishers are labeled using standard symbols for the classes of fires they can put out.
		The extinguisher you choose must be appropriate for the type of fire being fought.
		Using the wrong type of extinguisher could endanger your safety and make the fire worse; for example, an extinguisher used to put out a grease fire on the stove could spread the fire outside of the frying pan rather than putting it out.
	www.sedgwickcounty.org /fire/fire_extinguishers.htm (605 words)

	Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool: Fire Extinguisher Basics
		Fire is a very rapid chemical reaction between oxygen and a combustible material, which results in the release of heat, light, flames, and smoke.
		APWs extinguish fire by cooling the surface of the fuel to remove the "heat" element of the fire triangle.
		Dry chemical extinguishers are usually rated for class B and C fires and may be marked multiple purpose for use in A, B, and C fires.
	www.osha.gov /SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_about.html (926 words)

	Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets, Chemical, Covers, Lighting and Fire Safety (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing; everyone has exited the building; the fire department has been called or is being called; and the room is not filled with smoke.
		Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape.
		If the fire is not spreading and is confined to a small area, use the appropriate type extinguisher for the fire.
	www.fire-extinguisher-depot.com (403 words)

	Fire Extinguisher (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		All fire extinguishers are labeled indicating which classes of fire they a suitable for.
		Portable fire extinguishers come in several sizes and are charged with several types of extinguishing agents.
		Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers: Extinguishers ranging in size from 5 lb to 15 lb unit are located in elevator machine rooms and some laboratories having delicate electronic instrumentation.
	www2.bc.edu /~andersab/FireExtinguishers.html (581 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Fire Extinguishers Work"
		We'll also find out what causes fire in the first place, learn the correct way to use an extinguisher and see what sort of fire suppressant works best on different types of fires.
		Fire is the result of a chemical combustion reaction, typically a reaction between oxygen in the atmosphere and some sort of fuel (wood or gasoline, for example).
		Fire extinguishers are designed to remove at least one of these elements so that a fire will die out.
	home.howstuffworks.com /fire-extinguisher.htm (421 words)

	HFD: All You Ever Wanted to Know About Fire Extinguishers . . .
		Newer fire extinguishers use a picture/labeling system to designate which types of fires they are to be used on.
		Additionally, Class A and Class B fire extinguishers have a numerical rating which is based on tests conducted by Underwriter’s Laboratories that are designed to determine the extinguishing potential for each size and type of extinguisher.
		Class B Extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil, etc. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher states the approximate number of square feet of a flammable liquid fire that a non-expert person can expect to extinguish.
	www.hanford.gov /fire/safety/extingrs.htm (746 words)

	Fire Extinguishers - NZ Fire Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		LIMITED indicates that the extinguishant is not the agent of choice for the class of fire, but that it may have a limited extinguishing capability.
		Fire Extinguishers should be wall mounted above the normal reach of children, and in or near the kitchen.
		Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire, keeping yourself low, and work the extinguisher in a sweeping motion from left to right.
	www.fire.org.nz /home_kids/tips/extinguishers.htm (520 words)

	Fire Extinguisher,China Fire Extinguisher,Manufacturer of Fire Extinguisher - Yunfeng Fire
		Yunfeng Fire is the leading manufacturer for all kinds of high quality Fire extinguisher valves and fire protection equipments accessories.
		She is specialized in the manufacture of all kinds of high quality valves for extinguishers and fire protection equipments accessories.
		Yunfeng Fire is specialized in the manufacture of Fire Extinguisher and all kinds of high quality valves for Fire Extinguisher.
	www.yunfeng-fire.com (150 words)

	fire extinguishers
		All fire extinguishers are labeled with standard symbols, letters or both for the classes of fire they can put out.
		Multi purpose fire extinguishers labeled ABC, may be used on all three classes of fire.
		Extinguishers labeled for only Class A fires contain water and are unsuitable for use on grease or electrical fires.
	www.wmoem.org /FirePrevention/fireextinguisher.htm (461 words)

	Fire Safety and Fire Extinguishers
		Fire is the most common serious hazard that one faces in a typical chemistry laboratory.
		Water extinguishers (not pictured and not found in laboratories) are suitable for class A (paper, wood etc.) fires, but not for class B, C and D fires such as burning liquids, electrical fires or reactive metal fires.
		Fire extinguishers should be pressure tested (a process called hydrostatic testing) after a number of years to ensure that the cylinder is safe to use.
	www.ilpi.com /safety/extinguishers.html (3020 words)

	Fire Extinguishers
		Fire extinguishers are located throughout the Charles River Campus and are an effective tool when fighting incipient stage fires.
		Evacuation is the primary response to fires at Boston University, especially when attempting to extinguish a fire puts the extinguisher operator at risk.
		Personnel trained in the operation of fire extinguishers should be the only individuals utilizing these pieces of fire fighting equipment.
	www.bu.edu /ehs/firesafety/extinguisher.html (272 words)

	How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
		Before using your fire extinguisher, be sure to read the instructions before it's too late.
		Although there are many different types of fire extinguishers, all of them operate in a similar manner.
		Operate the extinguisher from a safe distance, several feet away, and then move towards the fire once it starts to diminish.
	www.fire-extinguisher101.com /using.html (268 words)

	Fire Extinguishers on Boats - BoatSafe Kids!
		Fire Extinguishers are classified by letters and numbers according to the class and size fire they can put out.
		The number is a measure of the capacity of the extinguisher - the larger the number the greater the capacity to put out a fire.
		Once you use a fire extinguisher, you should either have it recharged, if it is rechargeable, or replaced if it is a disposable type.
	www.boatsafe.com /kids/fire.htm (299 words)

	UCSD Blink: Fire Extinguisher Overview
		Use the Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist to perform a monthly inspection of your department's extinguisher(s).
		Extinguishers must be inspected by a licensed fire extinguisher maintenance contractor once a year in the intervening five years.
		Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to use one and you have a clear exit path behind you.
	blink.ucsd.edu /Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,4321,00.html (355 words)

	Wireless smoke alarms, fire extinguisher cabinets, fire escape ladders
		Statistics show that much of the tragedy related to fire and carbon monoxide poisoning could be averted simply by being prepared with the proper equipment.
		The NFPA reinforces that every home should be furnished with fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and fire escape ladders.
		A portion of our proceeds are donated to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to help families of those who have given their lives in the fighting of fires and help firefighters in the future.
	www.firesafetysource.com (810 words)

	Fire extinguisher 'essentially useless' on tire - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Federal safety officials investigating a fatal bus accident were told yesterday that fire extinguishers used on motor coaches can't put out tire fires.
		The fire-suppressant equipment on the bus, a 5-pound fire extinguisher, couldn't have put out the fire, which originated in the rear wheel well and engulfed the vehicle and its passengers in minutes, officials were told.
		Two witnesses told investigators about their rescue efforts at the fire, which killed the residents of a Houston-area nursing home as they were being evacuated from the path of the onrushing Hurricane Rita.
	www.washtimes.com /national/20060808-110447-6793r.htm (361 words)

	How to Use a Fire Extinguisher - eHow.com
		Place the fire extinguisher by an exit so that you can leave if you notice the fire becoming too large for you to extinguish yourself.
		If a fire breaks out at the stove, you want to be able to grab your extinguisher from elsewhere.
		The suggested type and size of fire extinguisher for home use is Dry Chemical ABC, size 2-A:10-B:C. If a smoke detector goes off in your home, you literally have seconds to respond.
	www.ehow.com /how_14116_fire-extinguisher.html (437 words)

	Barbados Fire Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		When used correctly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the Fire Service arrives.
		Portable fire extinguishers, however, are not designed to fight large or spreading fires.
		ALWAYS be sure to have the Fire Service visit and inspect the fire site, even if you think you've safely extinguished the fire.
	www.fireservice.gov.bb /firesafety/extinguishers.php (272 words)

	Fire Extinguisher Refresher Training
		The recommended marking system to indicate the extinguisher suitability according to class of fire is a pictorial concept that combines the uses and non-uses of extinguishers on a single label.
		If you were to spray water on a grease fire, the water would cause the grease to splatter causing the fire to spread and injure the user.
		Moving carefully toward the fire, keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to be out.
	www2.umaine.edu /SEM/extinguisher.htm (758 words)

	Fire Extinguisher
		The extinguisher will be made for the specific type of material.
		Most extinguishers will be ABC or BC type and will work for most fire situations.
		Extinguishers should be stored near exits or hazard areas.
	ccfd6.org /Safety/fireExtinguisher.asp (232 words)

	Fire Extinguisher training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The ACT Fire Brigade's Community Education Section conducts the Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher components for members of the public and private sector (workplace and domestic applications).
		The Fire Safety and Extinguisher course is two hours in duration.
		Also required is an open area where fire extinguishers can be demonstrated.
	www.firebrigade.act.gov.au /Preparedness/Fire_Extinguisher_training (318 words)

	Fire Extinguisher Training -- Fire Training
		he law on fire extinguisher training is pretty clear--federal regulations in OSHA makes it mandatory.
		The training is designed to provide for the "greater safety" and take into account life safety practices: recognition of specific types of fire; the effects of proper and improper use of fire extinguishers.
		According to NAFED, over 94% of all fires were extinguished with portable fire extinguishers.
	www.reliablefire.com /portablesfolder/extinguishertraining.html (320 words)

	City of Fremont - Fire Extinguisher Demonstrations
		The Fremont Fire Department provides fire extinguisher training and demonstrations to businesses in Fremont through the truck and engine companies.
		How and when to use a fire extinguisher in the event of an emergency.
		To schedule a fire extinguisher demo with the Fire Department, please contact Pam Franklin at 510-494-4299 at least 3 weeks in advance of the date you wish to have your demo.
	www.fremont.gov /Fire/Education/FireExtinguisherDemos.htm (170 words)

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