Fire Exinguisher

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