Fire Extinguisher Safety
Take the following steps to ensure that your fire extinguisher is safe and ready for use at all times:
- Shake the fire extinguisher vigorously upside-down every month, to prevent clumping of the chemicals inside.
- Do not place your fire extinguisher in areas of high temperature.
- Replace any old or used fire extinguisher.
- Have rechargeable fire extinguishers refilled by a qualified professional.
- Inspect the fire extinguisher for damage on a regular basis.
- Read and follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions.
REMEMBER: To prevent the chemical agent in a fire extinguisher from clumping together you should shake it vigorously in the upside-down position every month!
