FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

for Staff (Refresher)

What is fire.

Classifications of fire.
What we are going to Learn:
Leading fire causes.

Fire prevention.

Importance of Portable fire extinguishers

Types of Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguisher Mounting

Fire Extinguisher Inspection

How to use a fire extinguisher.

Making the right decision.

Reporting an emergency
 What is Fire?
A rapid chemical reaction
The self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel,
which produces heat and light

Three components
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Need all three
components to start a
fire
Fire extinguishers
remove one or more
of the components
 CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
There are three types of fire class ratings
to be aware of:

A Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)

B Flammables (gasoline, grease)

C Electrical (appliances)
Fuel Classifications
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics
solids that are not metals.

Class B: Flammable liquidsgasoline, oil,

grease, acetone. Includes flammable gases.

Class C: Electricalenergized electrical

equipment. As long as its plugged in.

Class D: Metalspotassium, sodium,

aluminum, magnesium. Requires Metal-X, foam,
and other special extinguishing agents.
 Some Causes of Fire ?
Electricity Improper Storage
Housekeeping Space Heaters
Cleaning Supplies Construction
Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids
Machinery Unattended Cooking
Careless smoking

Prevention is the best way to

fight a fire!
 The importance of fire Portable
extinguishers?

Fire extinguishers are placed in the

workplace primarily for life safety, and
secondarily for the protection of property.

They should be used to facilitate and ensure

a safe evacuation. If it can be accomplished
safely, they can also be used to stop a small
fire before it grows into something larger.
 Types of Portable Fire
Extinguishers

DRY
WATER FOAM CARBON
DIOXIDE CHEMICAL
POWDER
ELECTRICALLY
NON CONDUCTIVE
CONDUCTIVE
 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING.
Fire extinguisher
symbolic sign
Fire extinguisher Activation lever
(complete with safety
information disk
pin)
Pressure Gauge Service Maintenance
Discharge label
Nozzle Operating
P
KE E instructions
E A R
Mounting surface CL
Cylinder
Floor area below
equipment
 FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION

The required monthly inspection consist of:

Extinguisher is mounted in assigned location
Access is not obstructed and sign is visible
Extinguisher is charged condition
Lock pin is in place and secured
Annual service tag is on fire extinguisher
No physical damage to fire extinguisher
 How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
PASS SYSTEM
The PASS system is a memory method to
assist in the proper use the fire extinguisher

P = PULL (pull the pin)

A = AIM (aim hose at base of fire)
S = SQUEEZE (squeeze/Press the /Knob
handle)
S = SWEEP (sweep back and fourth)
How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
P.A.S.S. Method

Pull the pin

This will allow you to

squeeze the handle in
order to discharge the
extinguisher
How to use a Portable fire 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.
How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
P.A.S.S. Method

Squeeze the
handle

This will release the

pressurized
extinguishing agent
How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
P.A.S.S. Method

Sweep side to
side
Spray the extinguisher at
the base of the fire.

Cover the entire area that is

on fire. Continue until fire
is extinguished. Keep an
eye on the area for
re-lighting.
 How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire

Stay upwind of to the

fire.
Stay low, never try to
work over top the fire.
 How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire

Spray the
extinguisher at
the base of the
fire.
 Making That Right Decision
To use a Fire Extinguisher
You are trained in the use of extinguishers.

You know what is burning.

Fire is not spreading rapidly.

Smoke and heat has not filled the area.

You have a clear path of escape.

Follow your instincts.

Operating Procedure label
 Reporting an Emergency
It is not recommended you stay in the building to call. Call from
a nearby building or a cell phone/ Radio phone

Give as much information as possible to the emergency

dispatcher.
Ensure that all persons are accounted for
at the evacuation point

Note: Each person should know where this area is located.

Assembly
Point
 CONCLUSION

At the end of this training session, you

will know how to effectively use a fire

extinguisher to extinguish a fire.
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 Thank You!!!!

Fire Prevention
Its Your Responsibility!!!