P A S S - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep

	Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.
	Aimthe nozzle toward the base of the fire.
	Stand approximately 8 feet away from the fire and squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher. If you release the handle, the discharge will stop.
	Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears to be out, watch it carefully since it may re-ignite!

Most fire extinguishers contain a fairly small amount of fire-suppressant material - you can use it all up in a matter of seconds. For this reason, extinguishers are only effective on relatively small, contained fires. To put out a larger fire, you need much bigger equipment - a fire engine, for example -- and the professionals who know how to use it. But for the dangerous flames that can pop up in your house, a fire extinguisher is an invaluable lifesaver.