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This document discusses fire safety and the proper use of fire extinguishers. It explains the three components needed for a fire, different classes of fires, types of fire extinguishers and their uses, and the P.A.S.S. method for using an extinguisher. Key safety tips include only fighting small, incipient fires if you have the proper equipment, and evacuating the building immediately if the fire spreads or your instincts say to get out.

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Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
How Does a Fire Work? Three components Need all three components to start a fire Fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components
Types of Fires Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment Class D - Combustible metals
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
All Purpose Water Use on CLASS A fires Pressurized water Pressure gauge present
Carbon Dioxide Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires Hard, plastic nozzle No pressure gauge
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires Fine powder under pressure Pressure gauge present
firesafety10308.ppt
P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher
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.
P.A.S.S. Method Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent
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.
When NOT to Fight a Fire! Remember to keep an exit to your back Only fight a fire in the incipient stage
Most Important 際際滷 NEVER fight a fire if any of the following apply: Dont have the proper extinguisher or equipment Fire has spread beyond its point of origin Your instincts tell you GET OUT
Emergency Procedures 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!
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.

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firesafety10308.ppt

  • 1. Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
  • 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. Types of Fires Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment Class D - Combustible metals
  • 4. 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
  • 5. All Purpose Water Use on CLASS A fires Pressurized water Pressure gauge present
  • 6. Carbon Dioxide Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires Hard, plastic nozzle No pressure gauge
  • 7. Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires Fine powder under pressure Pressure gauge present
  • 9. P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher
  • 10. 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.
  • 11. P.A.S.S. Method Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent
  • 12. 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.
  • 13. When NOT to Fight a Fire! Remember to keep an exit to your back Only fight a fire in the incipient stage
  • 14. Most Important 際際滷 NEVER fight a fire if any of the following apply: Dont have the proper extinguisher or equipment Fire has spread beyond its point of origin Your instincts tell you GET OUT
  • 15. Emergency Procedures 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!
  • 16. 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.