Wednesday, 20 May 2026

🔹 Who Should Use a Fire Extinguisher in Case of Fire?

 🔹 Who Should Use a Fire Extinguisher in Case of Fire?





✅ Answer:

👉 Only trained and authorized persons should use a fire extinguisher.

🎯 Who Can Use It:

Trained employees ✔️

Fire wardens / emergency team ✔️

Competent persons ✔️

⚠️ Conditions to Use Fire Extinguisher:

👉 You can use extinguisher ONLY if:

Fire is small and controllable 🔥

You know the correct type of extinguisher

You are trained

You have a safe escape route

❌ Do NOT Use If:

Fire is large or spreading ❌

Smoke is heavy ❌

You are not trained ❌

👉 In this case:

✔️ Raise alarm

✔️ Evacuate immediately

🔥 Basic Method (PASS):

P – Pull the pin

A – Aim at base of fire

S – Squeeze handle

S – Sweep side to side

🧠 Example:

Small electrical fire + trained worker:

👉 Use CO₂ extinguisher ✔️

🚨 Golden Rule:

👉 Fight small fire only—otherwise escape

🎯 Interview Line:

“Only trained personnel should use a fire extinguisher, and only for small, controllable fires with a safe escape route.”

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