1. Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers

2. Fire Extinguisher Use Cal/OSHA Training Requirement Initially Initially Annually Thereafter Annually Thereafter General Principles of Fire Extinguisher Use Incipient Stage Fire Fighting Hazards

3. Major Types of Fires Type A – Combustible Materials Paper, Wood, Rubbish Paper, Wood, Rubbish Type B – Flammable/Combustible Liquids Chemicals, Oil, Paint, Grease Chemicals, Oil, Paint, Grease Type C – Energized Electrical Equipment Appliances, Computers, Electrical Wiring, Plugs Appliances, Computers, Electrical Wiring, Plugs

4. Types of Fire Extinguishers Multi-Purpose - Dry Chemical (Red Color) Type ABC Fire (Ammonium Phosphate) or Type ABC Fire (Ammonium Phosphate) or Type BC Fire (Potassium Bicarbonate) Type BC Fire (Potassium Bicarbonate) Pressurized Water (Silver Color) Type A Fire Only Type A Fire Only Carbon Dioxide (Red Color) Type BC Fire Only Type BC Fire Only

5. Fire Extinguisher Rated Capacity Number in Front of the “A” Equals to the Equivalent Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water Equals to the Equivalent Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water: (2 X 1.25) = 2.5 Number in Front of the “BC” Area in Square Feet That a Non- Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B or Class C Fire Area in Square Feet That a Non- Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B or Class C Fire 10BC Equals 10 Square Feet 10BC Equals 10 Square Feet

6. Typical Fire Extinguisher Locations 1111 Franklin Street Kitchen Areas Kitchen Areas Outside Restrooms Outside Restrooms Near Elevator Lobby Near Elevator Lobby Near Emergency Exits Near Emergency Exits Kaiser Building Main Hallway & Near Exits Main Hallway & Near Exits 415 – 20 th Street Outside the Copy Room at Each End of the Floors Outside the Copy Room at Each End of the Floors

7. Prior to Using an Extinguisher Prior to Approaching an Extinguisher Set off the Fire Alarm or Have Co- Worker Set off the Fire Alarm Set off the Fire Alarm or Have Co- Worker Set off the Fire Alarm Evaluate the Situation – Is It Safe To Use A Fire Extinguisher for This Situation?

8. When to Use a Fire Extinguisher Small & Contained ? Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc. Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc. Can You Fight the Fire with a Safe Escape Route Behind You? Is the Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire You are Going to Be Fighting? Are You Trained in the Use & Confident You Can Operate the Extinguisher Effectively? Slightest Doubt - DON'T! Get Out. Close the Door Behind You to Slow the Spread of the Fire

9. How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Remember “PASS” Stand 6 to 8 Feet Away P - Pull the Pin A – Aim at Base of Flame S – Squeeze the Handle S – Sweep from Side to Side Step Backwards When Done– Never Turn Your Back Towards an Extinguished Fire!