FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE, TRAINING AND FIRE PLAN DEVELOPMENT

CRITICAL 2 MINUTES Study of 6500 fires found in first 2 minutes F/E effective on 94% of all fires Over 2 minutes fire becomes too big Less time in home IF IN DOUBT GET OUT

OVERVIEW Fire Tetrahedron Classes of Fire Do’s Don’ts PASS Fire plans RACE

OVERVIEW Fire Tetrahedron Classes of Fire Agents, Spacing, and Mounting Do’s Don’ts PASS Fire plans RACE

WHAT CAUSES A FIRE Fuel Heat Oxygen Chemical Chain Reaction

BASIC EXTINGUISHER CHARACTERISTICS All operated upright Will bleed pressure if used on side or upside down and not FF agent Extinguisher lasts 8 – 45 seconds All Have carrying and charge handles All have a pull pin No fire extinguisher is good for more than 3 classes of fire

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CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASS A Solids Wood Paper Textiles Rubber Plastic

CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASS B Flammable liquids and gases Gasoline Kerosene Diesel Natural gas Lacquers Thinners Solvents

CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASS C Energized electrical equipment Compressor motors Power Tools Vehicles Electrical outlet Heaters

CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASS D Metals Lithium Titanium Magnesium

CLASSES OF FIRE Class A Class B Class C Class D Class K

CLASS K Cooking Media Peanut oil EVOO Deep Fat fryers Frying pans Fry Daddies

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DO’s Use the wind Aim at the Base of the fire Sweep side to side

DO’s Use the wind Aim at the Base of the fire Sweep side to side

DO’s Use the wind Aim at the Base of the fire Sweep side to side

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DON’T’S Turn your back on a Fire even if out! Agitate the Fire Put the fire between you and your exit

DON’T’S Turn your back on a Fire even if out! Agitate the Fire Put the fire between you and your exit

DON’T’S Turn your back on a Fire even if out! Agitate the Fire Put the fire between you and your exit

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P.A.S.S. P= Pull A= Aim S= Squeeze S= Sweep

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FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

FIRE PLANS Part of EAP Procedures Accountability Contacts for further information Means of Egress Alarm method Duties Review and Training

HOME FIRE PLANS Primary and Secondary escape routes Statistics Responsibilities Assembly areas Review Practice

HOME SAFETY TIPS Jumping out of window is not a good plan!!! Sleep with bedroom doors closed Feel the door Practice fire plan every 6 months Change detector batteries every 6 months Check Detectors Monthly

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R.A.C.E. R= Rescue A= Alarm C= Contain E= Extinguish

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“You can replace anything that is lost in a fire except you” - Terry Flanagan