Fire Extinguishers

A fire extinguisher can be an effective tool for fighting a small fire. Keep one in a location that's easy to access. If a fire continues to burn after using a fire extinguisher, exit the building immediately and call 911 from a neighbor's house.

Resources

• For a printable brochure on how to use a fire extinguisher, view the PASS brochure (PDF).
• For information about extinguishers, view FEMA's guide to fire extinguishers.
• If you are unable to recharge your fire extinguisher or have an old one you wish to dispose of, please take it to a Metro Hazardous Waste Facility.

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