The skill of operating a fire extinguisher is done in ______ basic steps?

The skill of operating a fire extinguisher is done in ______ basic steps?

• A. two
• B. three
• C. four
• D. five

Answer: (C)

Four basic steps. The standard method for operating a fire extinguisher is the PASS sequence: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side. Each step has a clear purpose: pulling breaks the tamper seal and enables discharge, aiming at the base targets the fuel, squeezing releases the extinguishing agent, and sweeping covers the area to suppress the fire and prevent rekindling. This four-step process is the established practice, so two or three steps would miss essential actions and five steps would add unnecessary steps beyond the proper procedure. Keep a safe distance, ensure you’re using the right extinguisher for the fire type, and have an exit path in mind.

Four basic steps. The standard method for operating a fire extinguisher is the PASS sequence: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side. Each step has a clear purpose: pulling breaks the tamper seal and enables discharge, aiming at the base targets the fuel, squeezing releases the extinguishing agent, and sweeping covers the area to suppress the fire and prevent rekindling. This four-step process is the established practice, so two or three steps would miss essential actions and five steps would add unnecessary steps beyond the proper procedure. Keep a safe distance, ensure you’re using the right extinguisher for the fire type, and have an exit path in mind.