Daniel Ahasic is an Aurora, Illinois paramedic and firefighter who has held positions that help safeguard health in the community for nearly two decades. Daniel Ahasic has an in-depth knowledge of the equipment and techniques used when responding to fires.
For those who confront a situation where the fire starts and expands and have access to a portable extinguisher, a key decision involves fighting the flames or engaging in flight. For those who are not trained in extinguisher use, the simple answer is to opt for flight. Otherwise, the initial question is whether the fire is still in its early stages and has not spread beyond an area in which it can be fully contained. Keep in mind that fires, in all their manifestations, generate a minimum of odorless, colorless, and toxic carbon monoxide. With other toxic gases potentially present, evacuating when a hazardous material seems to be burning or if the fire is producing heavy smoke makes sense. Before engaging the extinguisher, also scope out an escape route that seems reliable and unobstructed. When in a confined space, such as a room, ensure you are positioned between the fire and an exit route. If the fire cannot be rapidly extinguished, this door, window, or passageway will provide a ready means of escape.
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