Extinguishing a fire the right way!

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Extinguishing a fire the right way!

The extinguishing techniques below describe the right way to use extinguishers in a fire. The information provided here applies irrespective of the efficiency of the extinguisher or the size of the fire.

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Attack a fire in the direction of the wind.

Extinguish liquid fires and fires caused by dripping substances from the top down.

Extinguish wall fires from the bottom up.

Use several fire extinguishers at once, not one after another.

Take account of any back draft.

Replace fire extinguishing spray after use.

You should only fight developing fires yourself. Greater damage can be prevented above all during the initial stages of a fire by using extinguishing agents in a targeted manner. A bin catching fire, a burning candle, a burning advent wreath, a burning cigarette that falls on the sofa when you are careless: All of these situations can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation.

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