BEFORE you begin (or even consider) fighting a fire:
 

• Call the Fire Department (Dial 911).

• Make sure the building is being evacuated.

• Determine whether the fire is small and is not spreading.

• Confirm you have a safe path to an exit not threatened by the fire.

• Know how to use a fire extinguisher.

 

NEVER fight a fire if even one of the following is true:
 

• The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area in which it started or is already a large fire.

• The fire could block your escape route.

• You are unsure of the proper operation of the extinguisher.

• You doubt that the extinguisher you are holding is designed for the type of fire at hand or is

• Large enough to fight the fire.

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