TMS Fire Extinguisher Training

Fire Extinguisher Training
Course Overview
 What is Fire?
 Classes of Fire
 3 A’s
 Types of Fire Extinguishers
 Use of a Fire
Extinguisher  Summary
What is Fire?
 Fire is a self-sustaining, chemical chain
reaction with varying degrees of light
and heat.
What is Fire? (cont)
 Fire is made up of four components
•Fuel
•Oxygen
•Heat
•Chemical Chain Reaction

Fire Tetrahedron
 By removing
one of these four
components the
fire will go out.
 Fire
extinguishers are
designed to do
just that.
Classes of Fire
 Types of fire are separated into
different classes based on the fuel
source involved. Knowing the
classes of fire will help you choose
the appropriate extinguisher.
Classes of Fire (cont)
 Each class of fire is designated by a
letter and/or a symbol.
Class A: Class B: Class C:

Ordinary Flammable liquids Electrical
Combustibles and gas
(paper, wood,
plastics..)
Classes of Fire (cont)
Class D: Class K:
Metal Cooking oils
If You Discover a Fire Follow The 3 A’s
 Activate
 Assist
 Attempt
The 3 A’s (cont)
Activate
Activate the buildings fire alarm system or call 911 to
notify emergency services.
The 3 A’s (cont)
Assist
Assist those who are in immediate danger or who are

incapacitated. Do this with out risk to yourself.
The 3 A’s (cont)
Attempt
Attempt to fight a fire only after the first two steps have been
completed and you feel confident in yourself to do so. Always
have an exit to your back in case you need to escape. Never
attempt to fight a fire if there is a heavy smoke condition.
Smoke can be extremely toxic and will reduce your visibility.
Only fight small fires, no larger than the size of a small waste
basket. Small fires will grow big very fast.
When to use a fire extinguisher?
Use a Fire Extinguisher When:
 The fire is contained and not spreading

 The extinguisher is readily available
 You know how to use it properly
 Personal safety is not compromised
 There is a clear path for escape
Types of Extinguishers
Dry Chemical
Clean Agent
Dry Powder
Wet Chemical
Pressurized Water/Foam
Carbon Dioxide
Fire Extinguisher Labeling
 Labeling on the fire extinguisher identifies
which class of fire it is appropriate for; Class
A,B,C,D or K and instructions on how to use it.
Instructions on use
Class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for

(cont)
Dry Chemical

Dry Chemical is the most widely used
type of fire extinguisher and is also
recognized as a multi-purpose ABC
fire extinguisher.

The agent works by interrupting the
chemical chain reaction. Also, on a class
A fire it creates a barrier between
the fuel and the oxygen.
(cont)
Carbon Dioxide
 Works by separating oxygen and

heat.
 Usually ineffective against class A

fires.
(cont)
Water/Foam

Works by cooling the fire and coating the
fuel. Foam extinguishers create a foam
barrier preventing the fuel from coming in
contact with oxygen.

Effective on class A fires
 Can cause liquids in class B fires to spread
 Can cause shock hazard on class C fires

(cont)
Dry Powder
 Works by separating fuel from

oxygen and/or removing heat
 Effectiveness is based on the
type
of class D fire it is designed to
extinguish.

Ineffective on class A,B,C fires
(metal fires) only.
(cont)
Wet Chemical

Designed for restaurant type kitchens.

Works by forming a soapy foam blanket
over the burning material and cooling it
below it’s ignition temperature.
(cont)
Clean Agent
 Works by interrupting the

chemical chain reaction.
Fire Extinguisher Locations

Fire extinguishers are located throughout the
workplace and readily accessible in the event of a fire.
You can usually find them in hallways, laundry rooms,
meeting rooms, kitchens, mechanical/electrical rooms,
and near exit doors.

The class, quantity, and placement of fire
extinguishers is determined by the potential size and
type of fire that can occur in locations, such as office
space, storage space, research etc.

Employees should take the time to learn the locations of the
fire extinguishers in their workplace.
Fire Extinguisher Use
Use the acronym PASS to remember how
to use a fire extinguisher.
P – Pull
A – Aim
S – Squeeze
S – Sweep
P.A.S.S.
Aim
Pull
Squeeze Sweep
P.A.S.S. (cont)
PULL
Hold Fire Extinguisher Firmly and Pull
The Pin Out.
P.A.S.S. (cont)
AIM
Aim the nozzle at the base of the
fire
P.A.S.S. (cont)
SQUEEZE
Squeeze the handle of
the fire extinguisher
P.A.S.S. (cont)
SWEEP
Sweep back and forth at the base
of the fire until the fire is out or the
extinguisher has emptied
SUMMARY
Remember the following…
Actions to take when a fire is discovered….The

Three A’s (Activate, Assist, Attempt)
When to use a fire extinguisher?
How to use a fire extinguisher…. P.A.S.S.

(Pull,
Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)

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•Chemical Chain Reaction

Class A: Class B: Class C:

Assist those who are in immediate danger or who are

 The fire is contained and not spreading

Class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for

 Works by separating oxygen and

 Usually ineffective against class A

 Can cause shock hazard on class C fires

 Works by separating fuel from

 Works by interrupting the

Actions to take when a fire is discovered….The

When to use a fire extinguisher?

How to use a fire extinguisher…. P.A.S.S.

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