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Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers. Fire classifications. Class A - ordinary combustibles Class B - flammable liquids Class C - electrical fires Class D - metals fires. 1a. Fire extinguisher types. Extinguishing agent eliminates one of the vital elements of the fire Many types of extinguishers available

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Fire Extinguishers

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  1. Fire Extinguishers

  2. Fire classifications • Class A - ordinary combustibles • Class B - flammable liquids • Class C - electrical fires • Class D - metals fires 1a

  3. Fire extinguisher types • Extinguishing agent eliminates one of the vital elements of the fire • Many types of extinguishers available • Know location of extinguishers 1b

  4. Appropriate use of extinguishers • Alarm has been sounded • Building has been evacuated • Fire is small and confined 2a

  5. Appropriate use of extinguishers • You can fight the fire with your back toward an escape route • The extinguisher matches the fire type • The extinguisher works effectively 2b

  6. Appropriate use of extinguishers • You are properly trained in the use of the extinguisher • You are confident you can put the fire out 2c

  7. Inappropriate use of extinguishers • The fire is large and has grown beyond its original confined space • Your escape path is threatened • You are not sure if you have the correct type of fire extinguisher 3a

  8. Personal hazards • Smoke and noxious fumes • Smoke and fumes cause unconsciousness • Death may result 4a

  9. PASS method of fighting fires Hold the extinguisher upright • Pull the pin • Aim at the base of the fire • Squeeze the handle • Sweep the base of the fire • Do not aim high at the flames 5a

  10. Prevention methods • Keep work areas clean and clutter-free • Know how to handle and store chemicals • Know what you are expected to do in an emergency 6a

  11. Prevention methods • Know about the chemicals you work with • Become familiar with emergency action plan for fires 6b

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