Fire Safety and Fire Exting U Is

Fire Safety
Fire Safety
• Fire is the third leading
cause of accidental
deaths in the United
States
• Workplace fires and
explosions kill 200 and
injure more than 5,000
workers each year.
Fire Safety
• In 2004 there were 1.6
million fires reported cost-
ing 9.8 billion dollars.
• There were nearly 3900
civilians killed and almost
17,800 injured. 83% of
deaths and injuries
occurred at home.
Fire Safety
• There were 36,500 arson
fires causing 714 million in
damage and 320 deaths.
• 117 firefighters also died.
In your building, know the
location of:
1. The nearest exit.

2. A secondary route of
escape.
3. The location of fire
extinguishers.
4. The location of fire
alarm pull stations.
Fire Safety
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!
How to Prevent Fires
– Keep storage and work areas free of trash.
– Place oily rags in covered containers
– Don't refuel gasoline-powered equipment in a
confined space.
– Don't refuel gasoline-powered equipment while
it's hot.
– Keep flammable liquids stored in tightly closed,
self-closing, spill-proof containers.
– Store flammable liquids away from spark-
producing sources.
– Use flammable liquids only in well-ventilated
areas.
(continued)
– When using space heaters, electric or fuel
burning, keep them away from combustibles
– Make sure you use the correct fuel
– Use extreme care when using candles
– Don’t misuse fuses
– Don’t overload electrical circuits
– Use surge protectors instead of drop cords and
multiplug adapters
– Investigate any appliance or electrical
equipment that smells strange
(continued)
– Don’t cover ventilation holes in appliances
– Don’t use appliances that are not working
properly or have safety features bypassed
– Make sure cords are not damaged, crushed, or
placed in high traffic areas or under carpets and
rugs
– When cooking make sure combustibles don’t
come in contact with burners
– Make sure decorations are UL listed
Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
The importance of
portable fire
extinguishers?
Your first line

of defense!
What we are going to Learn:

 What “fire” is.
 Classifications of fire.
 Types of portable fire extinguishers.
 How to use a portable 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.
Extinguishment Theory
• Removing Heat
• Removing Fuel
• Reducing Oxygen
WILL
• Inhibit Chemical
Chain Reaction
Classification of Fire
Class A or Ordinary Combustibles
This includes fuels such

as wood,paper, plastic,
rubber, and cloth.
Green Triangle
Class B or Flammable
and Combustible
Liquids and Gases
This includes all hydrocarbon
and alcohol based liquids and Red Square
gases that will support
combustion.
Class C or Electrical
This includes all fires involving

energized electrical equipment.
Blue Circle
Class D
or Combustible Metals
D
Examples of these types
of metals are: zirconium,
titanium, potassium, and
magnesium.
Yellow
Star
Class K is for fires in
unsaturated cooking oils in
well insulated cooking
appliances in commercial
kitchens.
Types of Fire Extinguishers
1. Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers
Large silver fire
extinguishers that stand
about 2 feet tall and
weigh about 25 pounds
when full.
APW stands for “Air-

Pressurized Water.”
Filled with ordinary tap

water and pressurized
air, they are essentially
large squirt guns.
2. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
The pressure in
a CO2
extinguisher is
so great, bits of
dry ice may
shoot out of the
horn!
CO2 cylinders are red. They range in size from 5 lbs to 100 lbs or
larger. On larger sizes, the horn will be at the end of a long,
flexible hose.
3. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers
ABC extinguishers are

red, they range in
size from 5 to 20 lbs.
“ABC” fire extinguishers are filled with a fine yellow

powder. The greatest portion of this powder is composed of
monoammonium phosphate. The extinguishers are
pressurized with nitrogen.
3. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers
Dry chemical
extinguishers come in
a variety of types…
You may see them labeled:

• DC (for “Dry Chemical”)
• ABC (can be used on Class A, B, or C fires)
• BC (designed for use on Class B and C fires)
Characteristics
Water extinguisher 30-40 ft. 60 sec.
Dry chemical 5-20 ft. 8-25 sec.
CO2 extinguisher 3-8 ft. 8-30 sec.

“Quick-Check”
Is It Ready To Use ?
1. Check the gauge. The pressure indicator
should be in the green zone. (CO2
extinguishers do not have pressure
gauges.)
2. The extinguisher should have a current

inspection tag.
3. The pin and handle should be secured

with a plastic tab seal.
4. The extinguisher and hose should be

free of any visible damage.
How to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
It’s easy to remember how to use a fire
extinguisher if you remember the acronym
PASS:
 Pull
 Aim
 Squeeze
 Sweep
How to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Pull the pin…
This will allow

you to
discharge the
extinguisher
How to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Aim at the base of the fire…
Hit the fuel.

If you aim at
the flames...
… the extinguishing agent will fly right

through and do no good.
How to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Squeeze the top handle…
This depresses a
button that
releases the
pressurized
extinguishing
agent.
How to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
Sweep from side to side…
.. until the fire is

completely out.
Start using the extinguisher
from a safe distance away,
then slowly move forward.
Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case

it re-ignites.
Making That “Right” Decision

To use a Portable 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.

Safety Precautions when
fighting a fire
• Stay upwind of to the
fire.
• Stay low, never try to
work over top the fire.
fighting a fire
• Spray the
extinguisher at the
base of the fire.
fighting a fire
• Never allow the fire to
get between you and
a route to escape.
fighting a fire
• Never go into a
unknown area to fight
a fire.
The P.A.S.S. Method

Aim the hose
or nozzle.
Pull the pin.

Squeeze the lever.
Sweep the
agent.
Reporting an Emergency
 Dial 911.
 It is not recommended you stay
in the building to call. Call from a
nearby building or a cell phone.
 Give as much information as
possible to the emergency
dispatcher. Stay on the phone with
the dispatcher until they tell you
that you can hang up.
You are not

expected
to be firefighters!
Do not take
unnecessary risks!
Conclusion
You cannot have a fire unless all three
sides of a fire triangle are present.
Practice and understand good fire
prevention techniques. Understand
when and when not to fight a fire.
Read the instructions on the fire
extinguisher BEFORE you need it and
know that it is the right one for the job.
Thank You
For Your
Time!
Any Questions?
Contact the Albemarle
Fire Department at:
704-984-9475 or the
Stanly County Fire
Marshall’s Office at:
704-986-3650

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Fire Safety

1. The nearest exit.

Your first line

What we are going to Learn:

A rapid chemical reaction.

This includes fuels such

This includes all fires involving

APW stands for “Air-

Filled with ordinary tap

ABC extinguishers are

“ABC” fire extinguishers are filled with a fine yellow

You may see them labeled:

Water extinguisher 30-40 ft. 60 sec.

Dry chemical 5-20 ft. 8-25 sec.

CO2 extinguisher 3-8 ft. 8-30 sec.

2. The extinguisher should have a current

3. The pin and handle should be secured

4. The extinguisher and hose should be

This will allow

Hit the fuel.

… the extinguishing agent will fly right

.. until the fire is

Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case

Making That “Right” Decision

 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.

The P.A.S.S. Method

Pull the pin.

You are not

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