BFP Basic Informations
BFP Basic Informations
BFP Basic Informations
1. By Radiation
2. By Convection
3. By Conduction
4. By Direct Contact
Radiation
HEAT
Convection is the transfer of heat energy by the
movement of heated fluids.
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Ordinary combustible materials E
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• Cooling-temperature reduction
• Smothering-oxygen dilution
• Fuel Removal
• Inhibition-breaking the chemical
reaction
REDUCTION OF HEAT
CLASS A
Ordinary combustibles or
fibrous material, such as
wood, paper, cloth,
rubber and some plastics.
CLASS B
Flammable or
combustible liquids such
as gasoline, kerosene,
paint, paint thinners and
propane.
CLASS C
Energized electrical
equipment, such as
appliances, switches,
panel boxes and power
tools.
CLASS D
Certain combustible metals,
such as magnesium, titanium,
potassium and sodium. They
may react violently with water
or other chemicals, and must
be handled with care.
CLASS K
Fires involving
combustible cooking
fluids such as oils and
fats.
FIRST AIDE FIRE
FIGHTING APPLIANCE
Fire Extinguisher
is a handy, first aid fire fighting
-
equipment
Fire Extinguisher Anatomy
PRESSURE GAUGE
DISCHARGE LEVER (not found on CO2
extinguishers)
DISCHARGE HOSE
DATA PLATE
DISCHARGE ORIFICE
HOW TO USE A
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Communication Team
• Upon confirmation that fire is positive, the
assigned communication team must immediately
call the nearest fire station or any provided
emergency hotline
• Must be always prepared to give public address in
case of evacuation
Firefighting Team
Salvage Team
• During a fire emergency, the salvage team is
responsible for saving savable properties within
the fire scene or those properties that can be
saved from further damage to lessen the amount
of damages
First Aid Team
• Bunker/Fire coat
• Trouser
• Suspenders
• Gloves
• Fire Boots
BASIC FIRE SAFETY FEATURES OF A BUILDING