Introduction and Unit Overview The role of citizens in fire safety: Put out small fires. Prevent additional fires. Shutoff utilities. PM 2-1
Unit 2: Objectives Explain the role of citizens in fire safety. Identify and reduce potential fire risks in the home and workplace. Conduct a basic sizeup for a fire emergency. Understand basic safety precautions. Identify hazardous materials in the home and community. Extinguish small fires using a fire extinguisher. PM 2-2
The Fire Triangle Heat Fuel Oxygen PM 2-3
Fire Chemistry Classes of fire: A: Ordinary combustibles B: Flammable and combustible liquids C: Energized electrical equipment D: Combustible metals PM 2-4
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace Avoid the “electrical octopus.” Don’t run cords under carpets. Replace broken or frayed cords. Maintain appliances. PM 2-5
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace Install a carbon monoxide detector. Locate and label gas shutoffs. PM 2-6
Fire Safety Size-up Answer these questions: Can I fight the fire safely? Do I have the right equipment? Are there other hazards? Is the building structurally damaged? Can I escape? PM 2-9
Fire Safety Size-up Gather Facts. Assess Damage. Consider Probabilities. Assess Your Situation. Establish Priorities. Make Decisions. Develop Plans of Action . Take Action. Evaluate Progress.
Firefighting Resources Resources available: Portable fire extinguishers Wet standpipes Confinement “Creative” resources PM 2-11
Types of Fire Extinguishers Water Dry chemical Carbon dioxide Specialized fire extinguisher PM 2-12
Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire. P.A.S.S Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire. PM 2-16
Fire Suppression Safety Do: Use safety equipment. Have two ways to exit. Maintain a safe distance. Overhaul the fire. PM 2-17
Fire Suppression Safety DON’T Try to suppress large fires. Get too close. Enter smoke-filled areas. PM 2-18
Hazardous Materials . . . Corrode other materials Explode or are easily ignited React strongly with water Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment PM 2-19
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and Workplace Read labels. Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures (Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate).
Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials (Flammability) (Health) (Reactivity) (Special Hazards) PM 2-20
Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit Orange Red White Red & Blue Yellow Yellow & Black & PM 2-22