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Portable Fire Extinguishers

Portable Fire Extinguishers. Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: 29-02.01 2Hrs received. SFFMA Objectives. 29-02.01 Trainee shall demonstrate the use of portable extinguishers for each class of fire as follows: A . extinguish a class A fire using a pump tank water extinguisher

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Portable Fire Extinguishers

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  1. Portable Fire Extinguishers Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: 29-02.01 2Hrs received

  2. SFFMA Objectives • 29-02.01 Trainee shall demonstrate the use of portable extinguishers for each class of fire as follows: • A. extinguish a class A fire using a pump tank water extinguisher • B. extinguish a class B fire using a dry chemical extinguisher • C. extinguish a class B fire using a CO2 extinguisher

  3. Fire Extinguisher Operation • All modern extinguishers operate in similar manner • Pick up extinguisher by handles, carry to point of application (Continued) Firefighter I

  4. Fire Extinguisher Operation • Once in position, use PASS method • P — Pull the pin • A — Aim the nozzle • S — Squeeze handles together • S — Sweep nozzle back and forth (Continued) Firefighter I

  5. Fire Extinguisher Operation • Be sure agent reaches fire • Apply agent from point where stream reaches but does not disturb fuel • After fire knocked down, move closer for final extinguishment (Continued) Firefighter I

  6. Fire Extinguisher Operation • If extinguishment not achieved after entire extinguisher discharged, withdraw/reassess • If fire is in solid fuel reduced to smoldering phase, may be overhauled using appropriate tool (Continued) Firefighter I

  7. Fire Extinguisher Operation • If fire in liquid fuel, it may be necessary to apply foam through hoseline or simultaneously attack with more than one extinguisher • If more than one extinguisher used simultaneously, work in unison and maintain constant awareness Firefighter I

  8. Practical Exercise • Firefighter shall: • Demonstrate extinguishing the following • extinguish a class A fire using a pump tank water extinguisher • extinguish a class B fire using a dry chemical extinguisher • extinguish a class B fire using a CO2 extinguisher

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