Fire extinguishers are located in all university buildings. You must be educated in the proper use before attempting to fight a fire.
In case of fire:
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Activate the alarm and notify university police before you attempt to extinguish the fire.
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Never fight a fire alone — use the buddy system — and keep yourself between the fire and the exit.
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Use the proper extinguisher.
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Remember your ABCs:
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Type A: ordinary combustibles — wood, paper, cloth
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Type B: flammable liquids — gasoline, oil, grease
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Type C: electrical — appliances, computers, circuit breakers
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Type D: combustible metals — sodium, magnesium
Then PASS:
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Pull the pin to unlock the lever
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Aim at the base of the fire
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Squeeze the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent
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Sweep from side to side, carefully moving toward the fire until all the flames appear to be extinguished.
