FIRE SAFETY

Fires can either be extinguished by smothering the flames with a fire blanket or clothing ( removing the oxygen) or by using a fire extinguisher ( removing the heat ) Fires can either be extinguished by smothering the flames with a fire blanket or clothing ( removing the oxygen) or by using a fire extinguisher ( removing the heat ) To use a fire extinguisher properly, it must be aimed at the base of a fire and swept back and forth across that base. To use a fire extinguisher properly, it must be aimed at the base of a fire and swept back and forth across that base.

Always use the right type of fire extinguisher for each specific type of fire. *LHHS extinguishers (ABC type) CLASS A Fires: Fires of organic matter that will leave ashes. Fires of organic matter that will leave ashes. Example: wood, paper, tissues Example: wood, paper, tissues Extinguishers: H 2 O, CO 2, dry chemicals Extinguishers: H 2 O, CO 2, dry chemicals

CLASS B FIRES: Fires of flammable liquids Fires of flammable liquids Examples: Gasoline, solvents Examples: Gasoline, solvents Extinguishers: CO 2, dry chemical Extinguishers: CO 2, dry chemicalNOTE: Water is not a good extinguisher because it spreads the liquid around. Water is not a good extinguisher because it spreads the liquid around.

Class B Fire Video

CLASS C FIRES: Fires of an electrical nature Fires of an electrical nature EXAMPLES: Computers, photocopiers EXAMPLES: Computers, photocopiers EXTINGUISHERS: CO 2, Dry Chemical EXTINGUISHERS: CO 2, Dry Chemical *LHHS extinguishers (ABC type)

CLASS D FIRES: Fires of burning metals Fires of burning metals EXAMPLES: Sodium, aluminum, magnesium EXAMPLES: Sodium, aluminum, magnesium EXTINGUISHERS: Sand and salt EXTINGUISHERS: Sand and salt NOTE: Water is not a good extinguisher because it creates a violent reaction. Water is not a good extinguisher because it creates a violent reaction.

CLASS E FIRES: Fires of radioactive materials Fires of radioactive materials EXAMPLES: Uranium, plutonium EXAMPLES: Uranium, plutonium EXTINGUISHER: Concrete EXTINGUISHER: Concrete

Proper Use of a Fire Extinguisher PPull the pin AAim nozzle at base of the fire SSqueeze the trigger and hold the extinguisher upright SSweep back and forth over the base of the fire to cover all burning material