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MODULE 39 Fire Control, Prevention & Notification. FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION. A. Objective 1. 085. Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures-elements of a fire. FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION.
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FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION A. Objective 1. 085. Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures-elements of afire.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 2. 086: In a practical exercise, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the instructor, the proper procedure for using fire extinguishers.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 3. 095: Practical--Use of fire extinguisher 4. 188: Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures- fire hazards in a correctional agency.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 5. 189: Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures- prevention methods. 6. 190: Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures-classes of fires & the types of extinguishers.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 7. 191: Describe fire control, prevention & notification procedures-procedures to protect life & property.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION B. Fire Defined 1. Chemical reaction known as combustion. 2. The rapid oxidation of combustible material accompanied by a release of energy in the form of heat and light.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION Elements of Fire O 2 FUEL CHEMICAL CHAIN REACTION HEAT / IGNITION SOURCE
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION C. Fuel 1. Solid-paper, wood, trash, books, clothing, mattresses, etc. 2. Liquids-paint, gasoline, oil, thinners, etc. 3. Gas-propane, methane, natural gas, etc.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION D. Oxygen 1. Sixteen percent (16%) needed to have fire 2. We breathe a. Twenty one percent (21%) oxygen b. Seventy eight percent (78%) nitrogen c. One percent (1%) other elements
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION E. Heat/ignition source (1%) 1. Hot surfaces a. Electric stove tops, hot metals b. Others 2. Open flames a. Matches, lighters, sparks b. Other
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION • Elements of Fire 1. Friction a. Rubbing sticks or metal together
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 2. Solar a. The sun, solar heating equipment & magnifying devices 3. Electrical factors a. Bare wires, electrical shorts & overloaded outlets
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION H. Chemical Chain Reaction 1. Apply heat to any fuel and the fuel becomes volatile, taking on a gaseous state 2. The molecules are more active and easily oxidized.
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION G. Fire Classifications 1. Class A - Fire in solid 2. Class B - Flammable liquids 3. Class C - Energized electrical systems 4. Class D - Burning metals
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION J. Controlling Fire Elements 1. Fuel a. Searches & inspections b. Establish smoking & disposal areas c. Restrict overloaded outlets
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION Killers in Fires Smoke Toxic Gases
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 2. Fuel a. Fire plans, procedures & drills b. Contingency plans c. Appropriate/adequate equipment
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 3. Sound alarm 4. Establish emergency security a. Locate extinguishing equipment b. Write report c. Make emergency repairs
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION K. Fire Safety 1. Check equipment 2. Go in pairs 3. Maintain contact 4. Stay with a partner, in/out together
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION L. Priorities in a Fire 1. Human Life 2. Communications 3. Armory 4. Records
FIRE CONTROL & PREVENTION 5. Paint shop 6. Motor vehicles 7. Furniture 8. Empty housing