BOATsmart! USA Knowledge Base
Module 06 - Other Water Activities Emergency Preparation
How to Use Your Fire Extinguisher
You should use the P.A.S.S. method to fight a fire on your boat:
STEP 1: Pull the safety pin on the handle of your fire extinguisher.
STEP 2: Aim at the base of the flames.
STEP 3: Squeeze the handle.
STEP 4: Sweep the fire by spraying from left to right in a sweeping motion.
Ensure the extinguisher is suitable for the type of fire you’re trying to put out and stand at a safe distance (at least one meter back) from the source of the flame.
If your boat has a CO2-type extinguisher, keep in mind that it should be weighed annually and re-filled when it’s capacity has diminished to 90%.
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