1. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
South Pigeon Lake Fire Department

2. UNDERSTANDING FIRE
To learn how to extinguish fire, we must first learn how fire works.
To learn how fire works, we must first examine what types of fires we may have, then we can learn how it works.
What kinds or types of fires may we have in this work place?
What kinds or types may we have at home?

3. Fire Tetrahedron

4. Classes of Fires CLASS A FIRES Wood, paper, organic substances.
CLASS B FIRES
Flammable Liquids. Gasoline, Paint, Solvents, Diesel Fuel, Cleaning Agents, Propane etc.
CLASS C FIRES
Electrical Fires. Electrical panels, electric motors, transformers, power lines.
CLASS D FIRES
Combustible metals. Lithium, Magnesium.
CLASS K FIRES
Cooking oils, Animal Fats, Vegetable oils.

5. TYPES of FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
WATER and FOAM
Used for Class A fires ONLY !!!
Water removes the Heat element, Foam removes the
Oxygen element.
DRY CHEMICAL
Commonly used for ABC fires.
Separates oxygen from the fuel.
CARBON DIOXIDE
Used for B and C Fires. Removes the Oxygen element.

6. TYPES of EXTINGUISHERS con’t
CLEAN AGENT Designed for class B and C fires, but can be used on A class. Halon interrupts the chemical reaction part of the fire tetrahedron. DRY POWDER Used on Class D fires. Separates the fuel from the Heat, and eliminates the Oxygen. WET CHEMICAL Used for class K fires. Turns the burning cooking oil and grease into a soap, and eliminates the heat part of the tetrahedron. Putting a lid on a grease fire in a pan, is very effective.

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8. WHAT I SHOULD DO IF I HAVE A FIRE
1. Is the Fire too big, or can I put it out ?
If unsure, alert others, exit the building, and
and call KNOW YOUR ADDRESS.
2. If you decide to attack it, assure you can handle
the smoke and fumes.
3. Plan an escape route, and NEVER turn your
back on the fire.
4. Use the P.A.S.S method with your extinguisher.
PULL the PIN.
AIM at the base of the fire. NOT the flames.
SQUEEZE the handle to activate the extinguisher.
SWEEP across the base. Back and forth in a sweeping motion.
5. Assure the fire is completely out, and ventilate the building,
6. Determine the cause and work to prevent it from happening again.