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What do I do if I am on fire?

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Drop to the ground and roll to smother and extinguish the flames. Do not run, as this will provide more oxygen to fuel the fire.

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What extinguishes fires?

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It depends on the type of fire. Small fires on the ends of candlewicks only require a quick breath of air. Wood fires and others caused by cloth can be extinguished with water, sand, or other chemicals like in fire extinguishers. Grease fires need to be covered to deprive the fire of fuel.

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How can I prevent causing a fire?

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Always practice caution with flammable objects and put intentional fires out completely to ensure they do not spread.

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Can I stop a fire on myself by rolling in the sand?

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Yes, rolling on the ground (sand or not) will help extinguish any fires.

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What is the best fire extinguisher to use?

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The best all rounder is a CO2 extinguisher, since it is a gas-based extinguisher; you need to ventilate the scene after using CO2.

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How do I put out a fire on a gas grill?

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You could use a fire extinguisher or water, or if its really bad and spreading, call the fire department.

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I was watching something and the question was, "what does a firefighter do to put out a fire?" and the answer was, "pee." Is that possible?

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If the fire was very small and the firefighter had to pee a lot, it would be possible as pee is a liquid and liquid can put out some types of small fires. That said, it is not the best method and is not recommended.

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Why can't I burn green or live wood?

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It will be more difficult to burn, and will cause more smoke to emit from the fire. This is primarily do to the moisture content.

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When using a fire extinguisher, do I aim at the base of the fire?

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Yes, aim at the base, because then you will extinguish it from the source and it will go out quicker.

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What is the best way to put out a fire?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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What are the best substances to put out a fire?

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It depends on the type of fire you are fighting, but in most instances a multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguisher will do the trick.

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Can I use wet dirt or does it have to be dry dirt when putting out a fire?

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With a shovel, stir the embers and ash so everything in the fire is damp/wet. 5. If you do not have enough water for points 2-4, you need to use dirt or sand. You are trying to suffocate the embers, depriving them of oxygen.

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Why can’t I use water to put out a grease fire?

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Grease is less dense and does not dissolve in water, so adding water will cause it to violently float to the top and splash out.

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