1. Intermediate SFFMA Objectives: 29-02.01 2Hrs received

2. SFFMA Objectives 29-02.01 Trainee shall demonstrate the use of portable extinguishers for each class of fire as follows: A. extinguish a class A fire using a pump tank water extinguisher B. extinguish a class B fire using a dry chemical extinguisher C. extinguish a class B fire using a CO2 extinguisher

3. Fire Extinguisher Operation All modern extinguishers operate in similar manner Pick up extinguisher by handles, carry to point of application Firefighter I6–3 (Continued)

4. Fire Extinguisher Operation Once in position, use PASS method P — Pull the pin A — Aim the nozzle S — Squeeze handles together S — Sweep nozzle back and forth Firefighter I6–4 (Continued)

5. Fire Extinguisher Operation Be sure agent reaches fire Apply agent from point where stream reaches but does not disturb fuel After fire knocked down, move closer for final extinguishment Firefighter I6–5 (Continued)

6. Fire Extinguisher Operation If extinguishment not achieved after entire extinguisher discharged, withdraw/reassess If fire is in solid fuel reduced to smoldering phase, may be overhauled using appropriate tool Firefighter I6–6 (Continued)

7. Fire Extinguisher Operation If fire in liquid fuel, it may be necessary to apply foam through hoseline or simultaneously attack with more than one extinguisher If more than one extinguisher used simultaneously, work in unison and maintain constant awareness Firefighter I6–7

8. Practical Exercise Firefighter shall: Demonstrate extinguishing the following extinguish a class A fire using a pump tank water extinguisher extinguish a class B fire using a dry chemical extinguisher extinguish a class B fire using a CO2 extinguisher