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Home Smoke Detectors
Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
Photoelectric smoke detectors alarm when light is reflected by the smoke onto a sensor. Photoelectric smoke detectors respond faster to smoldering fires that produce a larger amount of smoke.
Ionization Smoke Detectors
Ionization smoke detectors contain a small amount of radioactive material in a chamber within the detector. When smoke enters the chamber it interrupts the electrical charge which makes the alarm go off. Ionization smoke detectors alarm faster to flaming fires which produce less smoke.
Home Fire Extinguishers
Fighting Small Fires
Before you fight a fire be sure that you know how to use the fire extinguisher, make sure everyone else has left the building, someone is calling the fire department, the fire is small confined and not spreading, you have an unobstructed escape route, and your extinguisher matches the fire.
Types of Fires
There are three fire types found in the home. Class A fires involve paper, wood, and other ordinary combustibles. Class B fires involve flammable liquids such as gasoline or oil. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as appliances, TVs, computers, and electric motors.
Before fighting a fire be sure you extinguisher matches the type of fire. The best practice is to have an multipurpose Class ABC fire extinguisher in your home.
Remember PASS
P- Pull the pin that unlocks the operating lever.
A - Aim low, point the extinguisher nozzle or hose at the base of the fire.
S - Squeeze the lever above the handle to discharge the extinguisher.
S - Sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side.
