1. MODUL 1
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

2. HOW DOES A FIRE WORK?
Three components
Need all three components to start a fire
Fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components

3. FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS Class A - ordinary combustibles
Class B - flammable liquids / oil, gas, grease
Class C - electrical fires e.g Electrical, energized, electrical equipment
Class D - metals fires / Combustible metals

4. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TYPES
Extinguishing agent eliminates one of the vital elements of the fire
Many types of extinguishers available
Know location of extinguishers

5. DIFFERENT KINDS OF EXTINGUISHERS
The 4 most common fire extinguishers:
All Purpose Water
Carbon Dioxide
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Dry Powder
Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use

6. ALL PURPOSE WATER Use on CLASS A fires Pressurized water
Pressure gauge present

7. CARBON DIOXIDE Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires Hard, plastic nozzle
No pressure gauge

8. MULTI-PURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL
Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires
Fine powder under pressure
Pressure gauge present

9. APPROPRIATE USE OF EXTINGUISHERS
Alarm has been sounded
Building has been evacuated
Fire is small and confined

10. APPROPRIATE USE OF EXTINGUISHERS
You can fight the fire with your back toward an escape route
The extinguisher matches the fire type
The extinguisher works effectively

11. APPROPRIATE USE OF EXTINGUISHERS
You are properly trained in the use of the extinguisher
You are confident you can put the fire out
Remember to keep an exit to your back
Only fight a fire in the incipient stage

12. INAPPROPRIATE USE OF EXTINGUISHERS
The fire is large and has grown beyond its original confined space
Your escape path is threatened
You are not sure if you have the correct type of fire extinguisher
Don’t have the proper extinguisher or equipment
Fire has spread beyond its point of origin
Your instincts tell you GET OUT

13. PERSONAL HAZARDS Smoke and noxious fumes
Smoke and fumes cause unconsciousness
Death may result

14. PASS METHOD OF FIGHTING FIRES
Hold the extinguisher upright
Pull the pin
Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the base of the fire
Do not aim high at the flames

15. P.A.S.S. METHOD PULL THE PIN
This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher

16. AIM AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE
P.A.S.S. METHOD
AIM AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE
Aiming at the middle will do no good.
The agent will pass through the flames.

17. This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent
P.A.S.S. METHOD
SQUEEZE THE HANDLE
This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent

18. P.A.S.S. METHOD SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE
Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for re-lighting.

19. PREVENTION METHODS Keep work areas clean and clutter-free
Know how to handle and store chemicals
Know what you are expected to do in an emergency

20. PREVENTION METHODS Know about the chemicals you work with
Become familiar with emergency action plan for fires

21. your life may depend on it!
IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
Pull nearest alarm station
Immediately exit the building
If you hear an alarm
DO NOT
assume it is a drill,
your life may depend on it!

22. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Building Evacuation
Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
Assemble at least 100 feet from building
Provide emergency crews with information about people still in the building
Provide information to emergency crews about the reason for evacuation
Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the police department, fire department, or EHS staff.