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Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguishers. Fire Safety – Level 1 Extinguisher Unit. Fire Extinguisher Training Objectives:. At the end of this unit the student will know: Things to know before the fire Classes of fire Extinguisher types When to fight the fire How to use a portable fire extinguisher.

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Portable Fire Extinguishers

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  1. PortableFire Extinguishers Fire Safety – Level 1 Extinguisher Unit

  2. Fire Extinguisher TrainingObjectives: At the end of this unit the student will know: • Things to know before the fire • Classes of fire • Extinguisher types • When to fight the fire • How to use a portable fire extinguisher

  3. Things to Know Before the Fire • What type of extinguisher(s) are available • Where they are • That they are ready to use • How to use them

  4. Fire Tetrahedron • Fuel • Heatenough to raise the fuel to its ignition temperature • Oxygenenough to support combustion • Chemical Chain Reaction Heat Fuel Chemical Chain Reaction Oxygen

  5. A fire is extinguished by removing one or more of the four components of the fire tetrahedron

  6. K Fuel Types Solid combustible materials that are not metal (wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics) Flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, grease) Energized electrical equipment (“plugged in”) Metals (such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, lithium) Cooking appliances involving combustible cooking media(vegetable or animal oils and fats)

  7. Select Your Extinguisher to Meet Your Need

  8. Pressurized Water Extinguishers • For class A fires only • Never used on flammable liquid or electrical fires • Range 30-40 feet • 60 second operating time

  9. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers • Designed for use on class B and C fires only • Range 3-8 feet • Can be recognized by hard horn-type nozzle • Caution must be used because of extreme cold

  10. Dry Chemical Extinguishers • May be designed for “BC” only or “ABC” • Vary in size from 1 to 20 lb • Range 15-25 feet

  11. Special ExtinguishersClass D • Extremely important to use the correct type of extinguisher for the fire • May be specific to the material burning • Magnesium Sodium • Potassium Titanium • Lithium and others

  12. Special ExtinguishersClass K • Designed for combustible cooking fuels • Filled with a wet chemical extinguishing agent

  13. Pre-work Check • Gauge • Extinguisher is full • If no gauge, check weight • Hose and nozzle • In good repair with no damage • Canister • In good repair with no damage • Hydro testing date

  14. When to Fight the FireAttempt to use an extinguisher only if: • Occupants are being evacuated or relocated to a safe area • The fire department is being called or alarm has notified • The fire is small and contained • The exit is clear and you can fight fire with your back to the exit

  15. When to Fight the FireThink about this: Because of the speed of fire development and FD response times staff use of extinguisher may be the only hope for non-self preserving individuals in a vehicle fire

  16. When to Fight the FireAttempt to use an extinguisher only if: • The proper extinguisher type is available • You are trained and confident about using the fire extinguisher • You can stay low and avoid breathing smoke

  17. Use extinguishers safely • Never turn your back on the fire • Never put the fire between you and the exit • Use the reach of the extinguisher for safety • If you don’t think that you can fight the fire effectively don’t even attempt it

  18. Fire is: FAST

  19. Portable fire extinguishers should be viewed as a defensive weapon to aid in safe evacuation or relocation if needed

  20. How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher P. A. S. S.

  21. How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Pull The Pin

  22. How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Aim at the base of the fire

  23. How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Squeeze the handle

  24. How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher Sweep from side to side

  25. www.fireextinguisher.com

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