What happens if you use a fire extinguisher on a person?

Proper use of fire extinguishers is generally safe; however, there is some risk for mild respiratory, skin, or eye irritation. Use in areas with poor air flow, use with intent to harm someone, or intentional inhalation of fire extinguishers can produce serious toxicity and would require medical evaluation.

Can you use a fire extinguisher on a person on fire?

If someone else catches on fire, smother the flames by grabbing a blanket or rug and wrapping them up in it. If a fire extinguisher is available, use it to extinguish the flames. That could save them from serious burns or even death.

Can a fire extinguisher suffocate you?

CO2 fire extinguishers will discharge a 10 to 15 second burst of carbon dioxide (CO2) which will suffocate the fire. You have to understand that CO2 extinguishes a fire by consuming the oxygen. It’s contents may cause a chemical reaction, generating violent explosions that may cause severe injury or death.

Can a fire blanket be used on a person?

A fire blanket is strong enough to carry someone either by putting them on it and dragging them out of the door. This method should be used to transport someone when needed. These fire blankets can be draped over a fire and smother the danger by starving the fire of oxygen.

Can a fire extinguisher make a fire worse?

An extinguisher is labeled according to whether the fire occurs in wood, cloth, flammable liquids, and electrical or metal sources. Using one type of extinguisher on another type of fire can make the fire much worse.

What happens if fire blanket is used incorrectly?

Their improper use can result in cold burns, particularly if skin comes into prolonged contact with the horn of the extinguisher, therefore the user should avoid holding the extinguisher by the horn.

Can you run through a fire with a fire blanket?

Turn off any heat source, such as a stove burner. If the flame was started by any heat source, such as an oven, stove burner, or space heater, turn the heat source off. This will decrease the amount of time it takes for the fire to suffocate. Expect some smoke to run through the blanket. This is normal.

Do I need fire extinguisher in my car?

Fire extinguishers are mandatory for commercial trucks and buses and recommended in personal vehicles. There is no legal requirement that personal motor vehicles carry a fire extinguisher but NFPA stipulates that recreational vehicles (RVs) should have a 5 pound BC extinguisher located near each exit.