Acronym meaning

What Does PASS Stand For?

PASS
Most common meaning

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS is a fire-extinguisher mnemonic commonly taught as Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.

AT A GLANCE

PASS quick facts

Full form
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Field / context
Emergency
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PASS meanings by context

Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Context: Emergency

PASS is used to remember the basic sequence for operating many portable fire extinguishers: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the operating handle and Sweep the nozzle from side to side. An extinguisher should only be used when conditions and local safety procedures make it appropriate and there is a safe escape route.

USAGE EXAMPLES

How PASS is used in a sentence

These examples show the abbreviation in context. They are explanatory examples, not medical, legal or professional instructions.

EmergencyPull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

β€œThe safety instructor demonstrated PASS while explaining how to operate a portable fire extinguisher.”

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