USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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USING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the correct technique to use a fire extinguisher. At the end of the lesson, you will understand when it is appropriate to attempt to extinguish a fire and when to evacuate.

What do you already know about using a fire extinguisher?

The 'PASS' Technique for using a fire extinguisher

Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side.

Safety precautions and when to evacuate

If the fire doesn't go out or becomes too large, evacuate immediately and call emergency services.

PASS Technique

A four-step process for using a fire extinguisher effectively, involving pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the handle, and sweeping from side to side.

Evacuate

To leave a place immediately for safety reasons, especially during an emergency like an uncontrolled fire.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.