1. Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Prevention Plan
EHS Department
January 2017

2. Imagine there is a fire in your workplace…
Should you flee the building or fight the fire?
What do you need to know to make the right decision to flee the building or fight the fire?
This course is designed to help you make the right decision safely, and to use a fire extinguisher properly.

3. What makes a fire? The Fire Triangle plus One describes the four elements that must be present for a fire to exist:
Oxygen for combustion;
Heat to reach ignition temperature;
Fuel to support the combustion;
4. A Chemical Reaction between the other three elements.

5. Fire Prevention
The concept of Fire Prevention is based upon keeping the FOUR elements separate. Take one side away of the triangle and the fire will go out.

6. Types of Fires
Class A Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth and plastics; solids that are not metal.
Class B Flammable liquids such as gasoline, petroleum based oil, paint, and solvents. Also, flammable gases such as propane and butane.
Class C Energized Electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers and appliances. If there is no power, Class C becomes one of the other classes. Energized means it is plugged into an electrical source.
Class D Combustible metals such as postassium, sodium, aluminum and magnesium
Class K Cooking oils, grease, animal and vegetable fats

7. Types of Fire Extinguishers at Nanogate Jay Systems
ABC=Regular Fire
CO2=Machinery/Elect rical
Purple K=Flammable Liquids
Halotron=Energized Electrical Equipment

8. Use of Fire Extinguishers
Some fire extinguishers can be used on several types of fires (A-B-C)
Some fire extinguishers have warnings about their use
It can be ineffective, dangerous, or damaging to use the wrong type of fire extinguisher

9. Fire Size and Intensity
A fire can increase in size and intensity in a matter of seconds
Portable fire extinguishers contain chemicals in limited amounts and only last for seconds or minutes
If you fight a fire, make sure you have an escape route behind you that is open and clear

10. Only fight a fire if: The fire is small and contained
You are safe from toxic smoke
You have a means of escape
Your instincts tell you it’s ok

11. When to use an Extinguisher?
Use a fire extinguisher in the early stages of a fire. If the fire grows or spreads out, evacuate the building, closing doors or windows behind you. If the fire is not too big. Make sure you have a safe route to leave if necessary

12. Know your Fire Extinguisher BEFORE a fire:
Where is it located in your work space?
What type is it?
What instructions or warnings are on it?
Pick it up and hold it, so you know how heavy it is

13. Triple A-A-A Rule
Activate the building alarm or call Or have someone do it for you. Make sure other employees are notified
Assist any persons in immediate danger, or those incapable, to exit the building, without risking your own safety. Or have someone help with this task.
Attempt to extinguish the fire.

14. P-A-S-S
P=Pull the pin
A=Aim the nozzle or hose at base of the fire from recommended safe distance
S=Squeeze the operating lever to discharge the fire extinguisher contents
S=Sweep the nozzle or hose from side to side from a safe distance. Move around the fire as it is diminished. Watch the area in case it re-ignites or spreads

15. P-A-S-S

16. Other fire extinguisher tips:
Notify other employees-make sure they know what you are doing
Stand a safe distance away
Identify a safe emergency exit for yourself
If it is too hot, spreading too fast, too high, too smoky, or presents other dangers, you need to evacuate

17. If you catch on fire:
STOP DROP ROLL

18. Emergency Action Plan Your building has an emergency action plan
Emergency Action Plan Your building has an emergency action plan. You should read it and know it. It explains fire evacuations.

19. Fire Prevention Plan Know the Fire Prevention Plan Follow its rules
Inform your supervisor if you see a potential fire hazard

20. Potential Fire Hazards & Solutions
Flammables-proper storage and containers
Trash and Debris-Good housekeeping
Smoking-only in designated areas
Welding-follow work orders
Machinery hazards- Proper cleaning and maintenance

21. EHS Inspects Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Extinguisher in the correct location? Visible and properly marked? Accessible and not blocked by items? Pressure indicator correct? Hung up correctly and not sitting on the floor?

22. Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Fire extinguishers are serviced annually, as scheduled by the EHS Department
They are checked monthly by the EHS Department for pressure and condition
They are taken out of service after a certain age

23. Used Fire Extinguishers
If you use a fire extinguisher, take it to the designated location in your plant
Obtain another fire extinguisher from the designated location and replace the one that is used
Supervisors should notify EHS of any fire extinguisher use.

24. Used Fire Extinguishers
Never remount a used Fire Extinguisher, even if you only used if for a few seconds
Always replace a used Fire Extinguisher with a new one RIGHT AWAY

25. Do you know where the fire extinguishers are in your area?
Do you have any questions about fires, fire prevention or fire extinguishers?
Now you will complete the practical exercise of actually using a fire extinguisher.
Thank you and stay safe on the job!