Fire Extinguisher Training: For Staff (Refresher)

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
for Staff (Refresher)

What we are going to Learn:
•What is “fire”.
•Classifications of fire.
•Leading fire causes.
•Fire prevention.
•Importance of Portable fire extinguishers
•Types of Fire Extinguishers
•Portable Fire Extinguisher Mounting
•Fire Extinguisher Inspection
•How to use a fire extinguisher.
•Making the “right” decision.
•Reporting an emergency
What is Fire?
A rapid chemical reaction
The self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel,
which produces heat and light
 Three components
 Oxygen
 Heat
 Fuel
 Need all three
components to start a
fire
 Fire extinguishers
remove one or more
of the components
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
There are three types of fire class ratings
to be aware of:
A Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)
B Flammables (gasoline, grease)
C Electrical (appliances)
Fuel Classifications
Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash,
plastics—solids that are not metals.
Class B: Flammable liquids—gasoline, oil,

grease, acetone. Includes flammable gases.
ClassC: Electrical—energized electrical

equipment. As long as it’s “plugged in.”
Class D: Metals—potassium, sodium,

aluminum, magnesium. Requires Metal-X,
foam, and other special extinguishing
agents.
Some Causes of Fire ?
Electricity Improper Storage
Housekeeping Space Heaters
Cleaning Supplies Construction
Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids
Machinery Unattended Cooking
Careless smoking
Prevention is the best way to

fight a fire!
The importance of fire Portable
extinguishers?
Fire extinguishers are placed in the

workplace primarily for life safety, and
secondarily for the protection of property.
They should be used to facilitate and ensure

a safe evacuation. If it can be accomplished
safely, they can also be used to stop a small
fire before it grows into something larger.
Types of Portable Fire
Extinguishers
DRY
WATER FOAM CARBON
DIOXIDE CHEMICAL
POWDER
ELECTRICALLY
NON CONDUCTIVE
CONDUCTIVE
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
MOUNTING.
Fire extinguisher
symbolic sign
Fire extinguisher Activation lever
(complete with safety
information disk
pin)
Pressure Gauge Service Maintenance
Discharge label
Nozzle Operating
P
KE E instructions
E A R
Mounting surface CL
Cylinder
Floor area below
equipment
FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION
The required monthly inspection consist of:

 Extinguisher is mounted in assigned location
 Access is not obstructed and sign is visible
 Extinguisher is charged condition
 Lock pin is in place and secured
 Annual service tag is on fire extinguisher
 No physical damage to fire extinguisher
How to use a Portable fire extinguisher.
PASS SYSTEM
The PASS system is a memory method to
assist in the proper use the fire extinguisher
P = PULL (pull the pin)

 A = AIM (aim hose at base of fire)
 S = SQUEEZE (squeeze/Press the /Knob
handle)
 S = SWEEP (sweep back and fourth)
P.A.S.S. Method
Pull the pin
This will allow you to

squeeze the handle in
order to discharge the
extinguisher
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.
P.A.S.S. Method
Squeeze the
handle
This will release the

pressurized
extinguishing agent
P.A.S.S. Method
Sweep side to
side
Spray the extinguisher at
the base of the fire.
Cover the entire area that is

on fire. Continue until
fire is extinguished. Keep
an eye on the area for
re-lighting.
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire
 Stay upwind of to the

fire.
 Stay low, never try to
work over top the fire.
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire
 Spray the
extinguisher at
the base of the
fire.
Making That “Right” Decision
To use a Fire Extinguisher
 You are trained in the use of extinguishers.
 You know what is burning.
 Fire is not spreading rapidly.
 Smoke and heat has not filled the area.
 You have a clear path of escape.
 Follow your instincts.

Operating Procedure label
Reporting an Emergency
It is not recommended you stay in the building to call. Call from
a nearby building or a cell phone/ Radio phone
Give as much information as possible to the emergency

dispatcher.
Ensure that all persons are accounted for
at the evacuation point
Note: Each person should know where this area is located.
Assembly
Point
CONCLUSION
 Atthe end of this training session, you

will know how to effectively use a fire
extinguisher to extinguish a fire.
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Thank You!!!!
Fire Prevention
Its Your Responsibility!!!

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

for Staff (Refresher)

•Leading fire causes.

•Importance of Portable fire extinguishers

•Types of Fire Extinguishers

•Portable Fire Extinguisher Mounting

•Fire Extinguisher Inspection

•How to use a fire extinguisher.

•Making the “right” decision.

A Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth)

B Flammables (gasoline, grease)

Class B: Flammable liquids—gasoline, oil,

ClassC: Electrical—energized electrical

Class D: Metals—potassium, sodium,

Prevention is the best way to

Fire extinguishers are placed in the

They should be used to facilitate and ensure

The required monthly inspection consist of:

P = PULL (pull the pin)

Pull the pin

This will allow you to

Aim at the base

Aiming at the middle will

This will release the

Cover the entire area that is

 Stay upwind of to the

 You know what is burning.

 Fire is not spreading rapidly.

 Smoke and heat has not filled the area.

 You have a clear path of escape.

 Follow your instincts.

Give as much information as possible to the emergency

Note: Each person should know where this area is located.

 Atthe end of this training session, you

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