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Fire Prevention and Use of Fire Extinguishers

Fire Prevention and Use of Fire Extinguishers. U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA. A Fire Department Responds to a Fire in the U.S. Every 20 Seconds 3900 Fatalities (One Every 135 Minutes) 17,785 Injuries (One Every 30 Minutes) Home Fires Account for 82% of the Fatalities

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Fire Prevention and Use of Fire Extinguishers

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  1. Fire Preventionand Use of Fire Extinguishers

  2. U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA • A Fire Department Responds to a Fire in the U.S. Every 20 Seconds • 3900 Fatalities (One Every 135 Minutes) • 17,785 Injuries (One Every 30 Minutes) • Home Fires Account for 82% of the Fatalities • 911 Calls (>2 Million Calls) • 62% Request for Aid (EMS) • 9% False Alarms • 7% Fire-Related

  3. U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA • Leading Cause of Non-Home Structured Fires • Intentional Fire Setting • Leading Cause of Fires in Mercantile Properties or Office Buildings: • Lighting or Electrical Distribution Equipment

  4. Potential Fire Hazards at Work • Electrical Wiring/Heat Generating Appliances • Kitchen Area • Storage and Handling of Flammable/Combustible Materials • Open Flames • Vehicle Fires

  5. Electrical/Heat Generating Equipment • Computers/Printers • Office Equipment • Lights • Appliances • Coffee Makers • Toasters • Microwave Ovens • Mug Warmers • Heaters - Not Allowed

  6. For Prevention of Electrical/Heat Generating Fires • Equipment UL Listed • Plug Directly into Outlet • Do Not Overload Outlets, Power Strips, or Surge Protectors • One Power Strip/Surge Protector Should Not Plug into Another Power Strip • Only One Power Strip or Surge Protector Per Duplex Outlet • Maximum Cord Length for Surge Protectors and Power Strips – 6 Feet

  7. For Prevention of Electrical/Heat Generating Fires • Shut Off Appliances/Equipment • Periodically Inspect Wiring for Wear • Care in Using Microwave • Especially Popcorn

  8. How a Fire Starts • Three Components • Fuel • Heat • Oxygen • Need All Three to Start a Fire • Fire Extinguishers Remove One or More of the Components

  9. Types of Fire Extinguishers • Most Common Extinguishers: • Water • Carbon Dioxide • Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical • Each Extinguisher has Specific Use(s)

  10. Common Types of Fires • Class A - Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastic, Rubber • Class B - Flammable Liquids, Oil, Gasoline, Grease • Class C - Electrical, Energized Electrical Equipment

  11. Use of Fire Extinguishers • Water Extinguisher • Class A (Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastics, Rubber) • Carbon Dioxide • Class B (Flammable Liquids) and Class C (Electrical) • Multiple Purpose Dry Chemical • Class A, B, & C, or • Class B & C Only

  12. Numbers on Fire Extinguisher • Front of the Letter “A” • Equals to the Equivalent Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water • 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water (2 X 1.25) • Front of the Letter “B” • Area in Square Feet That a Non-Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B Fire • 10B Equals 10 Square Feet

  13. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher • Sound Fire Alarm/Contact Fire Dept. • Identify Safe Evacuation Path Before Approaching the Fire • Do Not Allow Fire/Smoke to Come Between You & Evacuation Exit • Select Proper Type Fire Extinguisher • Discharge Extinguisher Using P.A.S.S. • Back Away From a Fire (May Flare Up)

  14. How to Use A Fire Extinguisher(Continued) • Evacuate Immediately If: • Extinguisher is Empty & Fire Is Not Out; or • Fire is Beyond Incipient Stage

  15. P.A.S.S. • 1. PULL - Pull the Pin (Breaks the Seal) • 2. AIM – Aim Low, Pointing the Nozzle at the Base of the Flame • 3. SQUEEZE – Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent • 4. SWEEP – Sweep from Side to Side at Base of Fire Until It Appears to Be Out

  16. Decision to Use Extinguisher • Feel Comfortable? • Small • Contained (Such as a Waste Basket) • Do Not Use Extinguisher • Flames Have Spread • Solvents • Smoke, Products of Combustion • Uncontained, Fire and/or Heat/Smoke Block Evacuation Path

  17. Fire Emergency Procedures • Fire Alarm Pull Stations, Typically Located: • Elevator Lobby Area; and/or • Near the Emergency Exit Doors Leading to the Stairwells • Call 9-911, Then Contact Security • 79790 ( for 1111 Franklin Street) • Warn Others in Immediate Area • Use Fire Extinguisher Only if It’s a Small Fire and Safe to Do So

  18. Fire Emergency Building Evacuation • Will Cover at Future Safety Meeting • Evacuation Plans: Building Specific • Need Floor Warden Participation

  19. Typical Extinguisher/Fire Pull Station Locations Fire Extinguisher Fire Alarm Pull Station

  20. Minimize Paper Accumulation in Offices, Storage Areas Electrical Cords in Good Condition Use Surge Protectors Electrical Circuits Not Overloaded Turn Off Coffee Pots, Cup Warmers, Computers, Copiers, and Printers at End of Day Care in Using Microwave Ovens Fire Prevention Trips

  21. Fire Extinguishers at Home • Same Principles in the Use • Select ABC Type • Location of Home Fire Extinguishers • Kitchen (Not Right Next to Stove) • Rating 1A10BC • Garage/Workshop • Rating 2A10BC

  22. Think Fire Safety Smart Be About Fire Safety

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