Fire Extinguisher Training The Fire Triangle n n

Fire Extinguisher Training

The Fire Triangle n n Oxygen – to sustain combustion Heat – to raise the material to ignition temperature Fuel Chemical, Exothermic Reaction – which is the fire

Classification of Fuels n Class A – Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastic. Generally leave an Ash n Class B – Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, grease. Generally involve materials that Bubble or Boil. n Class C – Electrical. Deal with electrical Current. n Class D – Metals: potassium, sodium, magnesium

Types of Extinguishers n Water (APW) – Air pressurized water used for Class A fires only n Carbon Dioxide (CO 2) – For class B & C fires. This extinguisher replaces oxygen with CO 2 n Dry Chemical (ABC, DC) -

Rules for Fighting Fires n n Assist any person in danger to safety Activate the fire alarm and notify fire department Attempt to extinguish the fire if it is small If the fire is spreading rapidly, exit the building

Do Not Fight the Fire If… n n You don’t have the appropriate equipment The fire is producing a lot of smoke If you are uncomfortable with the situation ALWAYS KEEP AN EXIT AT YOUR BACK

How To Use The Extinguisher n Remember the acronym PASS P – Pull n A – Aim n S – Squeeze n S - Sweep n

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher (continued) n n Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the top handle or lever Sweep from side to side