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SECTION FIVE: PARK PROCEDURES AND

PROTOCALS

P.A.S.S

The best way to remember the steps to take when using a fire extinguisher is to remember the
word “PASS”.

P PULL THE PIN OUT OF THE HANDLE AND PULL THE HOSE OUT OF THE

KEEPER

A AIM THE EXTINGUISHER AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE (STAND

APPROXIMATELY 8 FT. AWAY)

S SQUEEZE THE HANDLE TOGETHER

S SWEEP THE HOSE FROM SIDE TO SIDE AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE

THESE EXTINGUISHERS CAN BE USED ON ANY TYPE OF FIRE (WOOD, PAPER, ELECTRICAL, OR
GREASE)

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