FIRE CONTROL State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE
Fire Control 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT METHODS Reduction in temperature Removal of fuel Exclusion of oxygen Breaking the chemical chain reaction Extinguish according to class of fire
Fire Control 3 FIRE CONTROL SAFETY Training Safety Full protective equipment Teams of 2 or more Coordination Proper size attack line Personnel
Fire Control 4 SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRES Exterior Full protective equipment Proper size hose Straight stream Uphill / upwind Start attack from a distance Apply water to burning material Overhaul
Fire Control 5 SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRES Interior Full protective equipment Proper size hose Teams of 2 or more Coordination Enter from unburned side Set proper nozzle pattern Extinguish as you enter Advance to seat of fire
Fire Control 6 WATER APPLICATION Methods Direct Attack Indirect Attack Combination Attack Observable Results Steam Reduction in flames Temperature reduction
Fire Control 7 SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES Precautions Protective equipment Apparatus positioning Approach from side Avoid hazards Burning metals Potential Hazards Haz-mats Tire rims Shocks Bumpers Fuel tank Spilled liquids
Fire Control 8 SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES Full protective equipment 1½” hoseline minimum Uphill / Upwind Start attack from distance effective reach of nozzle area under/around vehicle vehicle Approach vehicle to complete extinguishment
Fire Control 9 SUPPRESSING DUMPSTER FIRES Potential Hazards Haz-Mats Pressurized containers Anything !! Precautions Protective equipment It’s only trash Exposures
Fire Control 10 1 ½”-1 ¾” Hand line Nozzle pattern Upwind/Uphill Start attack from a distance –ground/surrounding fire –inside dumpster Approach dumpster to complete extinguishment Fill with water Deluge/larger diameter hose Flow directly into dumpster Fill with water SUPPRESING DUMPSTER FIRES
Fire Control 11 SUPPRESING CLASS “B” FIRES SMALL Fire extinguisher Appropriate extinguishing agent May be extinguished by smothering
Fire Control 12 SUPPRESSING GROUND COVER FIRES Direct Attack Indirect Attack