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Use of Use of Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher UseFire Extinguisher Use
Training for Use of Portable Fire Training for Use of Portable Fire ExtinguishersExtinguishers– OSHA Safety Training RequirementOSHA Safety Training Requirement
Review:Review:– General Principles of Fire Extinguisher UseGeneral Principles of Fire Extinguisher Use– Guidelines on When to Use a Portable Fire Guidelines on When to Use a Portable Fire
Extinguisher - During the Initial Stages of a FireExtinguisher - During the Initial Stages of a Fire
Major Types of FiresMajor Types of Fires
Type A: Combustible MaterialsType A: Combustible Materials
– Paper, Wood, ClothPaper, Wood, Cloth Type B: Flammable/Combustible Type B: Flammable/Combustible
LiquidsLiquids– Chemicals, Oil, Paint, GreaseChemicals, Oil, Paint, Grease
Type C: Energized Electrical Type C: Energized Electrical EquipmentEquipment– Appliances, Electrical Wiring, PlugsAppliances, Electrical Wiring, Plugs
Types of Fire ExtinguishersTypes of Fire Extinguishers
Multi-Purpose (Red Color) - Dry Multi-Purpose (Red Color) - Dry ChemicalChemical– ABC (Ammonium Phosphate) orABC (Ammonium Phosphate) or– BC (Potassium Bicarbonate)BC (Potassium Bicarbonate)
Pressurized Water (Silver Color) Pressurized Water (Silver Color) – Type A Fire Only Type A Fire Only
Carbon Dioxide (Red Color with Carbon Dioxide (Red Color with No Gauge)No Gauge)– Type BC Fire Only Type BC Fire Only
Fire Extinguisher Capacity RatingFire Extinguisher Capacity Rating Number in Front of the “A”Number in Front of the “A”
– Equals to the Equivalent Number Equals to the Equivalent Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Waterof Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water (2 X 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water (2 X
1.25)1.25)
Number in Front of the “BC”Number in Front of the “BC”– Area in Square Feet That a Non-Area in Square Feet That a Non-
Expert is Able to Extinguish a Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B or Class B FireClass B or Class B Fire 10BC Equals 10 Square Feet10BC Equals 10 Square Feet
Fire Extinguisher GaugeFire Extinguisher Gauge
Prior to Use:Prior to Use:– Make Sure Make Sure
the the Extinguisher Extinguisher is Fully is Fully Charged – Charged – Needle in Needle in the Green the Green AreaArea
Typical Fire Extinguisher LocationsTypical Fire Extinguisher Locations
Kitchen AreasKitchen Areas Outside RestroomsOutside Restrooms Near Elevator LobbyNear Elevator Lobby Near Emergency ExitsNear Emergency Exits
Typical Fire Extinguisher LocationsTypical Fire Extinguisher Locations
Main Hallway, Main Hallway, Near the Near the Restrooms, and Restrooms, and Near the ExitsNear the Exits
How to Use a Fire ExtinguisherHow to Use a Fire ExtinguisherRemember “PASS”Remember “PASS”
Stand 6 to 8 Feet AwayStand 6 to 8 Feet Away PP - Pull the Pin - Pull the Pin AA – Aim at the Base – Aim at the Base
of the Flameof the Flame SS – Squeeze the Handle – Squeeze the Handle SS – Sweep from Side to – Sweep from Side to
SideSideStep Backwards When Done– Step Backwards When Done– Never Turn Your Back Towards an Never Turn Your Back Towards an Extinguished Fire!Extinguished Fire!
Aim
You are NOT Required to Use a You are NOT Required to Use a Fire Extinguisher on a FireFire Extinguisher on a Fire..
Your Responsibilities in a Fire Situation:Your Responsibilities in a Fire Situation:– Recognize a Fire Condition;Recognize a Fire Condition;– Activate the Fire Alarm System;Activate the Fire Alarm System;– Evacuate the Building;Evacuate the Building;– Call 9-911 to Report the Fire ConditionCall 9-911 to Report the Fire Condition
Remember - You are not a Trained Remember - You are not a Trained Firefighter. Firefighter. You Should Never Put You Should Never Put Your Life in DangerYour Life in Danger!!
When to Use a Fire ExtinguisherWhen to Use a Fire Extinguisher Small & Contained Small & Contained
– Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc. Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc. Safe Escape Route Behind YouSafe Escape Route Behind You Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire
You are Fighting You are Fighting Trained in Use & Confident You Can Trained in Use & Confident You Can
Operate it Effectively Operate it Effectively
NOTE: Slightest Doubt - DON'T! Get NOTE: Slightest Doubt - DON'T! Get Out. Close the Door to Slow the Spread Out. Close the Door to Slow the Spread of the Fireof the Fire