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 Classifications of fire.
Types of portable fire extinguishers.
How to use a portable fire extinguisher.
Making the right decision.

CLASS A:
Ordinary combustibles
such as wood, paper, cloth,
rubber and some plastics.
CLASS B:
Flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline,
kerosene, paint, paint
thinner and diesel

CLASS C:
Energized electrical
equipment, such as
appliances,
Switches, panel boxes and
power tools.
CLASS D:
Certain combustible metals,
such as magnesium,
Titanium, potassium and
sodium.

Old Style
Designations

Newer Picture
Designations

CO
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Dry
Chemic
al

Cleanguar
d

Are intended to protect you

and
minimize property damage.
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 In the corridors of academic and office

buildings.
In or immediately outside all
laboratories where chemicals are stored
and used.
In or immediately outside mechanical
spaces where motorized or other
equipment is present which might
reasonably cause a fire.
In campus storage buildings, and
mounted inside
certain university vehicles.

What is the first thing you should do if you

discover a fire?
You should pull the nearest fire alarm pull station, and call
Public Safety at 911 or 94480.

If you are comfortable with the idea of using a

fire extinguisher, and the fire is confined to a
small area and is not quickly spreading, then
you should attempt to put out the fire.

Be sure you have an unobstructed escape route

to which the fire will not spread. Dont place
yourself in a position where the fire can block
your egress.
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You are not

expected
to be
firefighters!
Do not take
unnecessary
risks!

Pull the pin

Aim at the base of the fire
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep back and forth
FIGHT THE FIRE IF...AND ONLY IF ALL
OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:

Everyone has left or is leaving the building. The fire department or Public
Safety is being called. The fire is small and confined to the immediate area
where it was started (wastebasket, cushion, small appliance, etc.). You
have a way out and can fight the fire with your back to your exit. Your
extinguisher is rated for the class of fire at hand. You have had training in
use of the fire extinguisher and are confident that you can operate it
effectively. Stay low, Avoid breathing the heated smoke and fumes as well
as the extinguishing agent. If you have the slightest doubt about whether
or not to fight the fire - Dont fight it - instead, get out closing the door
behind you.

P.A.S.S.
Aim the hose
or nozzle.
Pull the pin.

Squeeze the lever.

Sweep
the agent.
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Refer to your Emergency

Desk Reference for
additional information.

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 Know the locations of the fire ext.s in your work area.

You are encouraged to be aware of the condition of
your areas extinguishers by visual inspection on a
frequent basis to ensure you have a working
extinguisher when you need one.
If a dry chemical or cleanguard extinguisher, check
the gauge to make sure the needle is in the green
area.
Check the plastic seal holding the pin in the
extinguisher handle. Has the extinguisher been
tampered with? Report any broken/missing
seals/pins to Chris Taylor at 439-7773.
Do not block access to fire extinguishers
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On average, in the
U.S., nine people die in
a home fire each day.
Think about fire safety
in your home.

1. Install Smoke Detectors!

2. Install a fire extinguisher
3. Plan your escape!

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 Pull

the pin
Aim the nozzle
Squeeze the trigger
Sweep the hose or nozzle
back and forth

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Well conduct a training evolution with

one person at a time.
Youll extinguish 2 or 3 fires, however
many you can extinguish until your air
pressure runs out.
Dont start using the extinguisher until I
tell you to start. The evolution is
precisely timed and Ill give your
extinguishment time after each
evolution.

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Thank You
For Your
Time!

Any
Questions?