3. Objectives
Objectives
• Understand the combustion process and
different fire classes
• Understand fire extinguisher types,
operating procedures
• Understand basic firefighting concepts:
Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
4. The Combustion Process
Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
• Three components
• Need all three
components to start a
fire
• Fire extinguishers
remove one or more of
the components.
5. Fire Classes
• Wood
• Paper
• Cloth
A Trash Wood Paper
C Gas Fire
B Liquids Grease
COMBUSTIBLE
METALS
• Gasoline
• Oil
• Grease
• Other solvents
• Computers
• Fax Machine
• Other Energized
Electrical equip.
• Magnesium
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Titanium
E Electrical Equipment
E
C
K Electrical Equipment
K
• LPG
• Natural Gas
• Propane
• Methene
• Cooking
Oil
• Oven Fires
• Fats
E
6. Fire Classes (cont.)
K Cooking Media
• Recently recognized by NFPA 10
• Fires involving combustible oils,
lards and fats in commercial
cooking.
CLASS K FIRES
CLASS K FIRES
8. Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
DISCHARGE HOSE
DISCHARGE NOZZLE
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
BODY
DATA PLATE
CARRYING
HANDLE
PRESSURE GAUGE
(not found on CO2
extinguishers)
DISCHARGE LEVER
DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN
AND SEAL
9. Fire Extinguisher Types
• Class “A” fires only
• 2.5 gal. water
(up to 1 minute discharge time)
• Has pressure gauge to allow visual
capacity check
• 30-40 ft. maximum effective range
• Can be started and stopped as
necessary
• Extinguishes by cooling
cooling burning
material below the ignition point.
PRESSURIZED WATER
PRESSURIZED WATER
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
10. Fire Extinguisher Types (cont.)
• Class “B” or “C” fires
• 2.5-100 lb. of CO2 (8-30
seconds discharge time)
• Has NO
NO pressure gauge--capacity
verified by weight
• 3-8 ft. maximum effective range
• Extinguishes by smothering
smothering
burning materials
• Effectiveness decreases
decreases as
temperature of burning material
increases.
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO
CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2
2)
)
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
11. Fire Extinguisher Types (cont.)
• Class “A”, “B”, or “C” fires
• 2.5-20 lb. dry chemical
(ammonium phosphate)
8-25 seconds discharge time)
• Has pressure gauge to allow
visual capacity check
• 5-20 ft. maximum effective
range
• Extinguishes by smothering
smothering
burning materials.
MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
A Trash Wood Paper
B Liquids Grease
C Electrical Equipment
12. Fire Extinguisher Summary
EXTINGUISHER TYPE WORKS BY EFFECTIVE AGAINST
PRESSURIZED
WATER
CARBON DIOXIDE
MULTIPURPOSE
DRY CHEMICAL
COOLING
SMOTHERING
SMOTHERING
14. Fighting the Fire
P
Pull the pin
ull the pin
A
Aim low at
im low at
the base of flames
the base of flames
S
Squeeze the handle
queeze the handle
S
Sweep side to side
weep side to side
P
A
S
S
15. Firefighting Decision Criteria
• Know department emergency procedures and evacuation routes
• Know locations of extinguishers in your area and how to use them
• Always sound the alarm regardless of fire size
• Avoid smoky conditions
• Ensure area is evacuated
• Don’t attempt to fight unless:
• Alarm is sounded
• Fire is small and contained
• You have safe egress route (can be reached without exposure to fire)
• Available extinguishers are rated for size and type of fire
• If in doubt, evacuate!
“DON’T ATTEMPT TO FIGHT UNLESS YOU ARE TRAINED”
16. FIRE BALL (AFO)
Fire Safety &
Fire Safety &
Auto Fire Off Ball Use
Auto Fire Off Ball Use
17. MOBILE FOAM UNIT
Fire Safety &
Fire Safety &
Mobile Foam Unit Use
Mobile Foam Unit Use
18. Summary
• Combustion Process (Fire Triangle)
• Class A, B, C, D, K fires
• Types of portable fire extinguishers:
• Operating procedures
• Capabilities and limitations
• Basic firefighting concepts:
• R.A.C.E
R.A.C.E
• P.A.S.S
P.A.S.S
Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
19. An emergency is a situation that poses an
immediate risk to health, life, property,
or environment.
OR
It can be defined as an accident/incident
that has a potential to cause serious
injuries, loss of life, building & equipment.
What is an Emergency ??
What is an Emergency ??
20. Emergency Response
Emergency Response
Proceed to Nearest Safe Assembly Point via
Nearest Exit
Don’t RUN…. It may cause stampede..
Don’t be lazy… You might be trapped..
Take a speedy Walk.. Safest option..
Safe Assembly Area
21. • Don’t Panic
• Stop the work/activity
• If fire is small then try to extinguish
• If fire is not controlled then call to fire emergency team.
• Inform the all worker by calling or alarming
• Don’t run.
• Proceed to assembly point.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure (Fire)
23. Fire Tender/ Truck
Fire Hydrants
Fire Extinguishers (Both DCP & CO2)
Mobile Foam Units
Fire Bucket Stands
FM - 200 Fire Suppression System (I.T)
Plus for Fire Detection:
Smoke Detectors
Fire Alarm System (Multiple Locations)
Fire Fighting Arrangements at CCCL
Fire Fighting Arrangements at CCCL
26. Always remember the acronym –
PASS
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep from side to side
30. Quiz Question 1
• Fire extinguisher marked with an A is used on:
• A) Oil fires
• B) Electrical fires
• C) Paper material fires
• D) None of the above
31. Quiz Question 2
• Fire extinguishers marked with a B can be used on:
• A) Paper, trash
• B) Oil or Grease
• C) Electrical
• D) Non of the above
32. Quiz Question 3
• Fire extinguisher marked ABC can be used on:
• A) Wood, Paper
• B) Electrical
• C) Liquids and grease
• D) All of the above
33. Quiz Question 5
• For what fires is a Halon Fire Extinguisher being used?
• Guess 1
• Guess 2
• Guess 3
• Guess 4
#4:ASK “WHAT FOUR INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED TO CREATE A FIRE?” AND SHOW SLIDE.
EXPLAIN HOW IT SHOWS “FIRE TETRAHEDRON”--FOUR-SIDED FIGURE SHOWING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF COMBUSTION PROCESS (UPDATE FROM OLD “FIRE TRIANGLE”--ADDS CHEMICAL CHAIN REACTION AS FOURTH ELEMENT).
EXPLAIN THAT EACH COMPONENT IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT.
ASK “HOW DO YOU PUT OUT A FIRE?” (REMOVE ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE ELEMENTS). EXPLAIN HOW EXTINGUISHERS WE USE ARE ALL DESIGNED TO DO THIS.
#5:DESCRIBE THE FIVE FIRE CLASSES ON THIS AND NEXT SLIDE.
POINT OUT OLD AND NEW FIRE SYMBOLS--USED TO MARK EXTINGUISHERS FOR SUITABILITY FOR USE ON FIRE CLASSES.
TO DECIDE IF EXTINGUISHER IS APPROPRIATE, MATCH SYMBOL TO TYPE OF FIRE BEING ENCOUNTERED.
#6:RECENT ADDITION TO NFPA 10.
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH HOTTER BURNING NON-SATURATED FAT FIRES.
#7:WELCOME STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF.
REMIND STUDENTS ABOUT:
ATTENDANCE ROSTER.
FEEDBACK FORM (IF USED).
HANDOUTS (IF USED--COPIES OF SLIDES 8 AND 15).
#8:POINT OUT DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
POINT OUT THAT CO2 EXTINGUISHER IS UNIQUE IN THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE PRESSURE GAUGE.
#12:BRIEFLY REVIEW EACH EXTINGUISHER TYPE, STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES.
POINT OUT STUDENTS HAVE COPY OF THIS SLIDE AS ONE OF HANDOUTS.
#13:ASK “WHAT DO I DO IF I SEE A FIRE?”
RESCUE VICTIMS.
ALARM ACTIVATION TO SUMMON HELP.
CONTAIN FIRE TO PREVENT SPREAD--CLOSE DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUT OFF EXHAUST, ETC.
EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES--PUT THE FIRE OUT.
#14:IF YOU DECIDE TO FIGHT FIRE, USE “P.A.S.S.” ACRONYM TO REMEMBER HOW TO OPERATE THE EXTINGUISHER PROPERLY.
#15:ASK “HOW DO I DECIDE TO FIGHT THE FIRE OR EVACUATE?”
IF ONE OR MORE OF THE ABOVE CRITERIA AREN’T MET, BUG OUT!
IF YOU DO USE AN EXTINGUISHER, PLACE IT OUT OF SERVICE AND NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE PERSON(S) SO IT CAN BE RECHARGED OR REPLACED.
#16:WELCOME STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF.
REMIND STUDENTS ABOUT:
ATTENDANCE ROSTER.
FEEDBACK FORM (IF USED).
HANDOUTS (IF USED--COPIES OF SLIDES 8 AND 15).
#17:WELCOME STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE YOURSELF.
REMIND STUDENTS ABOUT:
ATTENDANCE ROSTER.
FEEDBACK FORM (IF USED).
HANDOUTS (IF USED--COPIES OF SLIDES 8 AND 15).
#18:BRIEFLY REVIEW COMBUSTION PROCESS, FIRE CLASSES, TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS, AND THEIR LIMITATIONS (REMIND STUDENTS OF HANDOUTS).
REVIEW “R.A.C.E”, “P.A.S.S.” ACRONYMS.
ASK FOR QUESTIONS.
REMIND STUDENTS TO SIGN ROSTER.