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Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-796-1000
TDD/TTY 617-796-1089

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Monday - Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am- 8:00pm

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Fire Extinguishers

Used under proper conditions with an understanding of how they work, a fire extinguisher can save lives as well as property by putting out or containing a fire until professional help arrives.

 

  • Before fighting a fire, it is important to be positive that all occupants have left the building.  Saving lives is the top priority!  Risking a life to save property is foolish.

  • Read the owner's manual; be familiar with the operation of your extinguisher before a catastrophe arises!

  • Know how to pull the release on the extinguisher - all  have some type of trigger lock.

  • Mount the Extinguisher out of reach of children.

  • Mount the extinguisher away from sources of heat.

  • Any fire extinguisher must be charged.   

  • The operator should have a clear escape path.  

  • The user should be aware that the typical fire extinguisher could discharge fully in less than 10 seconds.

  • Fire extinguishers should never be used by children!

  • Fire Extinguishers are built to extinguish at least one of the three main types of fires; Class A, Class B or Class C

  • If an extinguisher is rated as A-B-C, it can be used on all types of fires. 

  • Do not attempt to fight a fire with an incorrectly rated extinguisher - you could make things much worse!

  • Be careful not to get too close - it is possible to spread a fire by using an extinguisher incorrectly.

  • Keep your back to the escape route

  • Stay at least 6 feet away from the fire

  • Aim at the base of the flames, never at the top.

  • When extinguishing, sweep gently along the base, advance if the flames retreat.

  • Even if flames are extinguished, still make sure the Fire Department inspects the scene.

  • If the extinguisher is refillable, have it done as soon as possible.  Once discharged an extinguisher will not work until it is refilled.

 

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Class A: Normal Combustible Materials such as wood and paper

   

 

Class B: Flammable Liquids such as gasoline and oil

  

 

Class C: Electricity Based such as machinery and fuse boxes

  

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