Using a fire extinguisher with PASS method

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (PASS)

Emergency • 1–3 min read • Updated 10 Aug 2025

TL;DR: If the fire is bigger than a bin, evacuate. Otherwise: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Choose the Right Extinguisher

Class B/C for fuel/electrical fires. Check pressure gauge, pin, and hose for damage before use.

PASS in 20 Seconds

Pull the pin. Aim at the base. Squeeze handles. Sweep side-to-side.

Pull the pinAim at baseSweep motion

When to Stop

If flames increase or smoke overwhelms, back away and evacuate. Call supervisor and emergency services.