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Fire Safety

Fire Safety. Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers. Types of Extinguishers. Water Dry Chemical Carbon Dioxide Sand/Salt. Types of Fires. Class A Fires. All fires that leave ashes Example: wood, paper, tissues, fabrics Use water or dry chemical extinguishers. Class B Fires.

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Fire Safety

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  1. Fire Safety Types of Fires and Fire Extinguishers

  2. Types of Extinguishers • Water • Dry Chemical • Carbon Dioxide • Sand/Salt

  3. Types of Fires

  4. Class A Fires • All fires that leave ashes • Example: wood, paper, tissues, fabrics • Use water or dry chemical extinguishers

  5. Class B Fires • Fires with flammable liquids • Example: gas, lighter fluids, solvents • Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher

  6. Class C Fires • Fires involving electricity or electrical devices • Example: computers, photocopiers, toasters • Use a carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguisher

  7. Class D Fires • Fires with burning metals • Example: sodium, potassium, aluminum • Use sand or salt to extinguish

  8. Proper Use of a Fire Extinguisher P Pull the pin A Aim nozzle at base of the fire S Squeeze the trigger and hold the extinguisher upright S Sweep back and forth over the base of the fire to cover all burning material

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