AIM the fire extinguisher’s nozzle at the base of the fire. You should be standing far enough from the fire to not be in immediate danger from it, but not so far that the extinguisher will be ...

Start about 8—10 feet from the fire, and position yourself so you can retreat if the extinguisher doesn’t do the job. Work on getting a backup hoseline stretched to finish the job as necessary.

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Check the gauge for pressure and make sure it’s not expired. Typical single-use extinguishers expire after about 12 years. It’s also important to properly mount the fire extinguisher.