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Fire Safety

Fire Safety. The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire: Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical equipment, etc... Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion. Often referred to as the ignition source. Oxidizer (air)

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Fire Safety

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  1. Fire Safety

  2. The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire: • Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical equipment, etc... • Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion. Often referred to as the ignition source. • Oxidizer (air) IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE CANNOT CONTINUE. THEREFORE…

  3. Prevention is based on eliminating or minimizing one of the components of the “Fire Triangle”.

  4. Prevention • Other fire prevention methods include: • Heat and/or smoke detectors. • Automatic fire sprinkler systems. • Kitchen hood systems. • Building codes and materials. • Flame retardant furnishings and materials.

  5. Evacuation • Primary and secondary evacuation routes should be established, and all employees should be drilled to use either route. • Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit and unobstructed.

  6. Remember to RACE during a fire • Rescue – rescue clients in immediate danger. • Alert – yell out “Fire”, pull fire alarm, dial emergency phone number. • Contain – Close all doors and windows. • Extinguish/Evacuate – Extinguish small fires, evacuate clients, if appropriate.

  7. Types of Fires • Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash • Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease • Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment • Class D - Combustible metals

  8. Different Kinds of Extinguishers The 4 most common fire extinguishers: • All Purpose Water • Carbon Dioxide • Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical • Dry Powder Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use

  9. All Purpose Water • Use on CLASS A fires • Pressurized water • Pressure gauge present

  10. Carbon Dioxide • Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires • Hard, plastic nozzle • No pressure gauge

  11. Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical • Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires • Fine powder under pressure • Pressure gauge present

  12. P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher

  13. P.A.S.S. Method Aim at the base of the fire Aiming at the middle will do no good. The agent will pass through the flames.

  14. P.A.S.S. Method Squeeze the handle This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent

  15. P.A.S.S. Method Sweep side to side Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for re-lighting.

  16. When NOT to Fight a Fire! • Remember to keep an exit to your back • Only fight a fire in the incipient stage

  17. Most Important Slide NEVER fight a fire if any of the following apply: • Don’t have the proper extinguisher or equipment • Fire has spread beyond its point of origin • Your instincts tell you GET OUT

  18. Emergency Procedures In the Event of Fire • Pull nearest alarm station • Immediately exit the building If you hear an alarm DO NOT assume it is a drill, your life may depend on it!

  19. Emergency Procedures Building Evacuation • Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion • Assemble at least 100 feet from building • Provide emergency crews with information about people still in the building • Provide information to emergency crews about the reason for evacuation • Neverre-enter a building until instructed to by the police department, fire department, or EHS staff.

  20. Fire Hazards at Work Heat generating appliances Storage and handling of flammables/combustibles Open flames Vehicles and equipment

  21. Coffee pot Toaster oven Microwave Mug warmer Heaters Cooling fans Torch/Heat gun Other electrical appliances Ensure 36” or more of clearance from other combustibles UL listed Grounding prongs Plug into outlet directly Heaters need tip-over protection Shut it off! Heat Generating Equipment

  22. Survive a Fire • How to Survive a Fire • Don’t get trapped • Cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth(when possible) • Keep low to the floor • Don’t hide • Be determined to survive • If clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop and Roll • Once out of the building NEVER RETURN!

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