--If it is an electrical fire, be sure to shut off the electricity first. Then put out the flames with water or anything else available. If you can't shut off the electricity, don't use water on an electrical fire.
--If it is an oil or grease fire, shut off the supply of whatever is burning. Then smother the flames with sand, earth, rugs, or other heavy materials. Don't use water.
--If it is a gas fire, shut off the gas supply. Then use water, sand, or earth to put out whatever is burning.
Chapter 9
EMERGENCY CARE OF THE SICK AND INJURED
SUMMARY
Before an emergency
1. Take the Medical Self-Help course, or a First Aid course.