1. EXTINGUISHER
TRAINING
Presented by:
Dan Klimek
Sisk & Company

2. Objectives
Review “Fire Prevention and Protection” section of the safety manual.
Analyze the combustion process and the different fire classes.
To identify fire extinguisher types, operating procedures, capabilities, and limitations.
To explain P.A.S.S. as it relates to fire extinguisher use.

3. First rule – take measures to prevent fires from starting.
Do not carry matches and cigarette lighters into prohibited areas.
Know and abide by “No Smoking” areas.
Follow bonding and grounding practices.
All company vehicles should be equipped with an approved ABC extinguisher.
Inspect extinguishers per the policy in your safety manual.

4. combine in the correct proportions, a fire will result.
The Combustion Process
The factors needed for fire:
Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
Chain Reaction
These four factors are needed to create a fire. When these four factors
combine in the correct proportions, a fire will result.

5. Fire Classes D

6. These are the extinguishers Advanced provides

7. Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
PRESSURE GAUGE
(not found on CO2
extinguishers)
DISCHARGE LEVER
DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN
AND SEAL
CARRYING
HANDLE
DISCHARGE HOSE
DATA PLATE
DISCHARGE NOZZLE
BODY
DISCHARGE ORIFICE

10. Firefighting Decision Criteria
Know site emergency response contact info.
Know locations of extinguishers in your area and how to use them.
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!

11. P A S S Pull the pin Aim low at the base of flames Squeeze the handle
Fighting the Fire P
Pull the pin A
Aim low at the
base of flames S
Squeeze the
handle S
Sweep side to side

12. Sweep at the base of the fire
Note the extinguisher discharge is directed in front of the fire and at the base for the fire.

13. Review -P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) Combustion process.
Extinguishers provided are ABC rated.
Must know
Who to call for help
How to size up the scene
Capabilities and limitations.
Operating procedures.
Basic firefighting concept:
-P.A.S.S. (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)