Guidelines for Fighting Fires
• Know department emergency procedures and evacuation routes
• Know locations of extinguishers in your area and how to use them
• Always sound the alarm regardless of fire size
• Avoid smoky conditions
• Don’t attempt to fight unless:
– Alarm is sounded
– Fire is small and contained
– You have safe egress route (can be reached without exposure
to fire)
– Available extinguishers are rated for size and type of fire
• If in doubt, evacuate!
• “DON’T ATTEMPT TO FIGHT UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED”