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.
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For a printable brochure on how to use a fire extinguisher, view the P.A.S.S. brochure (PDF).
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.