"Should I Try to Fight this Fire?"

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BEFORE you begin (or even consider) fighting a fire:

• Call the Fire Department (Dial 911).
• Make sure the building is being evacuated.
• Determine whether the fire is small and is not spreading.
• Confirm you have a safe path to an exit not threatened by the fire.
• Know how to use a fire extinguisher.

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NEVER fight a fire if even one of the following is true:

• The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area in which it started or is already a large fire.
• The fire could block your escape route.
• You are unsure of the proper operation of the extinguisher.
• You doubt that the extinguisher you are holding is designed for the type of fire at hand or is
• large enough to fight the fire.

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