How Does A Fire Extinguisher Work?

The purpose of a fire extinguisher is put out a fire, but how exactly does it do that? In order to have a fire there must be three components. These components are heat, fuel, and oxygen. A fire extinguisher removes the fuel from the surrounding oxygen by smothering it with powder or foam. In order to activate the fire extinguisher you should first remove the safety pin and then press down on the operating lever. By pressing down on the operating lever you release the gas which had been compressed up until this point. The gas travels upward and sprays out the powder from the nozzle. The most effective way to put out the fire is by focusing on spraying at the base of the fire. Spray it using a back and forth motion. For someone who has never operated a fire extinguisher, this may be a little overwhelming to figure out at first. This is why it is recommended to take a fire extinguisher safety course like the one provided by Firesafe Equipment.