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How can smoke harm my eyes?

Yes. Exposure to any smoke can irritate the eyes and cause breathing and other health issues. With a modern fire

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Can fire extinguisher dust be cleaned from carpet?

Yes, but it is recommended that the work be done by professionals such as PuroClean. The residue is an irritant

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How can I prevent clothes dryer fires?

Clean the lint filter before and after each load of laundry. Don’t forget to clean the back of the dryer

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How do you clean smoke damaged furniture?

Every fire today produces a host of Particles of Incomplete Combustion (PIC) and a vast number of acids. All of

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What is the powder in a fire extinguisher?

Monoammonium phosphate, ABC Dry Chemical, ABE Powder, tri-class, or multi-purpose dry chemical is a dry chemical extinguishing agent used on

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What are the most common causes of fire?

The #1 cause of household fires is – Open Flames! Leading the group is CANDLES. Remember, Best Practice = NEVER

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What should I do if I am on fire?

DO NOT RUN! That will make the fire worse. REMEMBER: STOP, DROP, ROLL. STOP running. DROP to the floor. ROLL

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How can I extinguish a fire without a fire extinguisher?

The best protection for a possible fire is one or more fire extinguishers rated, “ABC” – which are good for

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What are the signs of an electrical fire?

Circuit breakers that keep tripping, the acrid smell of burnt insulation on wires, scorched outlets or switches all can be

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Can I put out an electrical fire with water?

NO! Water conducts electricity and presents the possibility of serious electrical shock or spreading the fire.

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What types of fires are not extinguishable by water?

Electrical fires, fires involving cooking oils, and fat or other flammable liquids (gasoline, kerosene, etc.) should NOT be put out

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Can I use water to put out a fire?

It depends on the specific nature of the fire. The BEST plan is to have at least 1 “ABC” fire

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