Apartment House Fire Close Call

Bad news for the Apartment House Owner. How did they make a purchase and not have the extinguishers up-to-date?  No excuse. This was a close call.


http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2014/10/24/fire-extinguishers-updated-garner-avenue/17859999/

Employee injured in chemical explosion at Maryville glass business - The Daily Times: News

Employee seriously injured in chemical explosion at Maryville glass business - The Daily Times: News

Advanced Fire Extinguishers & Safety services and hydro tests scuba tanks. We also hydro test paint ball tanks.

Here's an explanation on what to look for when checking the tanks.

 http://www.scuba-tutor.com/diving-equipment/tanks/hydro-date.php

Fire At St. A's ... Thank God everything is okay.

Remember, it is Fire Safety Month!

http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Small-fire-at-St-Anthony-Catholic-Church-278963411.html

Fire Alarms, Smoke Alarms & Security Alarms

 Almost time to change those smoke alarm batteries. Call us if you need someone to get to those 12 foot ceilings.  386-760-7660

Cooking with grease

Never throw water on a pot or pan that has caught on fire. Quickest thing I did (a few years ago) was to smother it with two dish towels.

The New 5 Second Rule

Memorize the acronym for using an extinguisher: “PASS”

It stands for “pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.”

With a slight tug, remove the plastic tie from the handle and then…
Pull the pin from the handle.
Aim the nozzle low, while keeping the extinguisher upright.
Squeeze the handle in toward the fire, keeping the extinguisher focused on the base of the fire.
Sweep the extinguisher from side to side and focus at the base of the fire.