UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT USE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS JULY 2011 SAFETY MEETING.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT USE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS JULY 2011 SAFETY MEETING

Fire Extinguisher Use Annual Refresher Training for Use of Portable Fire Extinguisher Cal/OSHA Safety Training Requirement Review: 1) General Principles for Fire Extinguisher Use 2) Guidelines on When to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher

Major Types of Fires Type A: Combustible Materials Type B: Flammable/Combustible Liquids Type C: Energized Electrical Equipment

When to Use a Fire Extinguisher - Small & Contained - Safe Escape Route Behind You - Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire You Are Fighting - Trained in Use & Confident You Can Operate it Effectively SLIGHTEST DOUBT – DON’T! Get Out. Close the Door to Slow the Spread of the Fire

Multi-Purpose (Red Color) – Dry Chemical ABC (Ammonium Phosphate) or BC (Potassium Bicarbonate) Pressurized Water (Silver Color) Type A Fire Only Carbon Dioxide (Red Color with No Gauge) Type BC Fire Only Types of Fire Extinguishers

Make sure to aim at the base of the flame!

Fire Extinguisher Capacity Rating For a 2A:10 BC Extinguisher 2A:10 BC – Recommended Capacity for Homes Number in Front of the “A” Equals to Equivalent Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water (2 x 1.25 Gallons = 2.5 Gallons) Number in Front of the “BC” Area in Sq. Ft. that a non-expert is able to extinguish a Class B or Class C Fire 10BC = 10 Square Feet

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Remember “PASS” Stand 6 to 8 ft away P:Pull the Pin A:Aim at the Base of the Flame S:Squeeze the Handle S:Sweep from Side to Side Step Backwards When Done – Never Turn Your Back Towards an Extinguished Fire!

You are NOT Required to Use a Fire Extinguisher on a Fire. Your Responsibilities in a Fire Situation: - Recognize a Fire Condition - Activate the Fire Alarm System - Evacuate the Building - Call to Report the Fire Condition -Prior to use: Make sure the fire extinguisher is fully charged and the needle is the green area. Remember you are not a Trained Firefighter. YOU SHOULD NEVER PUT YOUR LIFE IN DANGER!

1111 Franklin Street Building Fire Extinguisher Locations