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Resident Orientation Manual  (Feb. 2000)

Produced by Galveston Shriners Burn Hospital and
The University of Texas Medical Branch Blocker Burn Unit.
Contributors:  Sally Abston MD, Patricia Blakeney PhD, Manubhai Desai MD,
Patricia Edgar RN, CIC,John P Heggers PhD, David N Herndon MD,
Marsha Hildreth RD, Janet A Marvin RN, MSN,
Ray J Nichols Jr. MD

P-A-S-S TECHNIQUE FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE

The P-A-S-S technique for fire extinguisher use:

P - Pull the pin.  It is there to prevent accidental discharge.

A - Aim low at the base of the fire.  This is the where the fuel source is.

S - Squeeze the lever above the handle.  Release to stop the flow.
      (Some extinguishers have a button instead of a lever)

S - Sweep from side to side.  Move toward the fire, aiming low at its base.  Sweep until all flames are extinguished.  Watch for re-igniting.  Repeat as necessary.  Have site inspected by fire department.

     Place any fire extinguisher that has been used on its side on the floor.  It will be collected and recharged after the fire scene is secure.

REMEMBER
√  Learn Pull-Aim-Squeeze-Sweep (PASS) to help you remember how to use fire extinguishers and what to do with them after use.
√  Fire extinguishers are located in fire cabinets next to fire stairwell doors.  They are multi-purpose (ABC) extinguishers.

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