General Safety Program Fire Extinguishers Fire is a possibility in any workplace setting. Proper training in fire response and fire extinguisher use can help overcome the panic reaction you're bound to experience in an actual fire. Pull the fire alarm and dial 911. Be sure the fire is manageable before you try to extinguish it yourself.
Fires can quickly get out of control.
If you have any doubt, get out of the area, closing the door behind you. If you're certain you can extinguish it yourself and decide to, always make sure you leave yourself a means of exiting. Keep between the fire and an open exit. Monoammonium phosphate is a finely ground extinguishing agent, which looks like yellow talcum powder. Nitrogen gas is used for propellant.