Bortolotto is one of 12 participants taking part in a fire safety training workshop. Staff from Innovation Place and other participants learned to use the device just outside the University of Regina.

“Before using a fire extinguisher, always assess the situation carefully,” notes Shoulders. “If the fire is too large or spreading rapidly, your safety must come first.

Type A fire extinguishers should be used on ordinary combustibles, such as paper, wood and cloth. Never use a Type A extinguisher on flammable liquids as they will likely spread the fire and make it ...

The P.A.S.S. technique outlines the basic steps to effectively use a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.

If a fire extinguisher is nowhere to be found when a fire starts, it’s as if you don’t have one at all. Here's where you should be storing your fire extinguisher at home and expert advice on ...