2007-06-30 16:00:48 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes, I've always had one. (I check it every year to make sure that it's still good). Fortunately, I've never had to use it.
2007-06-30 16:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bcldiva 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have four 20 pound ABC fire extinguishers, and everyone in the house knows how to use them (in theory). We also have fiberglass fire blankets and flashlights in all the bedrooms and the laundry room, which is near the kitchen. If you think that's paranoid, we also have fire sprinklers installed in our home as well.
We live in a remote area, and over the past couple years, we have seen several houses out here burn down to the ground in the time that it takes the fire department to get out here. A couple months ago, my friend's house burned down in the middle of the night, and they lost everything. Fortunately, he and his three kids made it out of the house safely.
As they say, you can never be too prepared.
2007-06-30 23:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by daniel_macioce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i don't have a fire extinguisher in my house, but i know how to use it. I think there should be a fire extinguisher in every house as though it is the law.
2007-06-30 23:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by John Doe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Yes! Proper use. PASS P- Pull pin
A- Aim
S- Squeeze
S- Sweep slowly at base of fire
In veiwng many practice drills the biggest mistake is people get nervous and want to hurry and go from side to side quickly. Sweeply slowly across the fire aiming at the base of it. If in any doubt exit the house and call 911.
2007-06-30 23:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by coffee gal 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yep, under my sink (opposite the stove). It's a "C" so can be used on all fires. Just pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze, and be ready for a huge mess to clean up!
2007-06-30 23:44:55 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes 3. One in the garage actually there are 2 types in there. One in the kitchen and one in my sons room right at the hall way. I know how to use them. Have had several fire saftey courses courtesy of work. Never had to use one in the house.
2007-06-30 23:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by desertlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep one on every floor of the house. Also one under the kitchen sink. Replace after 3-4 years. Just pull the pin and squeeze the handle.
2007-07-04 13:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people do, if they have half a brain. There are also usually instructions on how to use them on the extinguisher.
2007-06-30 23:03:27 · answer #8 · answered by strawberrishadow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-06-30 23:02:19 · answer #9 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive got 2, one in the kitchen, and one on the back deck,
......and yes, Mike can use fire extinguisher
2007-06-30 23:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by cheesehead with an attitude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to both questions ... but another important note to add to that is do you know that extinguishers do expire ... so
you need to replace/recharge them.
2007-06-30 23:03:56 · answer #11 · answered by Chele 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋