Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for Fort Walton Beach Residents?

6/14/2022 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

Our local team in Fort Walton Beach has been restoring fire damage for over twenty years in Okaloosa County! Here are some tips for selecting a fire extinguisher from the National Fire Protection Association:

• For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (that can be used on all types of home fires) that is large enough to put out a small fire but not so heavy as to be difficult to handle
• Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of an independent testing laboratory
• Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts and operation before a fire breaks out. Local fire departments or fire equipment distributors often offer hands-on fire extinguisher training.
• Install fire extinguishers close to an exit and keep your back to a clear exit when you use the device so you can make an easy escape if the fire cannot be controlled. If the room fills with smoke, leave immediately.
• Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have ahome fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.

Call Us!

It’s always a good idea to be prepared if there is a fire. Fire extinguishers, when used properly, can mitigate fire damage. When your home or commercial business has fire damage, our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 850-863-2552.

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