The proper action sequence when using a portable fire extinguisher is pull, aim, _________ , _________ .

The proper action sequence when using a portable fire extinguisher is pull, aim, _________ , _________ .

• A. pull, aim
• B. squeeze, sweep
• C. pull, squeeze
• D. aim, sweep

Answer: (B)

Using a portable fire extinguisher follows the PASS sequence: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base. The blanks are filled with “squeeze” and “sweep.” Squeezing releases the extinguishing agent, and sweeping from side to side at the base covers and cools the fuel source to smother the fire and prevent reignition. The other options skip one of these essential steps, so they wouldn’t effectively extinguish the fire. Remember to stay safe and ready to retreat if the fire grows.

Using a portable fire extinguisher follows the PASS sequence: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep the nozzle from side to side at the base. The blanks are filled with “squeeze” and “sweep.” Squeezing releases the extinguishing agent, and sweeping from side to side at the base covers and cools the fuel source to smother the fire and prevent reignition. The other options skip one of these essential steps, so they wouldn’t effectively extinguish the fire. Remember to stay safe and ready to retreat if the fire grows.