The P.A.S.S. Technique

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

If an electrical cord sparks and catches fire inside of your business, would your employees know how to use a Fire Extinguisher to effectively extinguish the fire? Do they know the P.A.S.S. technique? Teach them these few steps.

1. Pull
The first step in this technique is to pull the pin on top of the Fire Extinguisher. In process of this action, the tamper seal will also break.

2. Aim
The next step is aiming the nozzle correctly. It is important to aim the nozzle towards the base of the fire, never the flames.

3. Squeeze
The next step is to squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Make sure to squeeze the handle slowly as the agent is pressurized.

4. Sweep
The final step is sweeping the nozzle. Sweeping the nozzle back and forth across the base of the fire is crucial in making sure all the flames are fully extinguished from the fire.

Teaching your employees this technique will endure a quicker reaction to extinguishing a fire. Always make sure to call your local Fire Department as soon as possible, just in case another fire were to start. As always, you can call your local SERVPRO to begin Fire Restoration to get your business “Like it never even happened.”