1. FIRE CONTROL State of Georgia BASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

2. 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

3. Fire Control 3 FIRE CONTROL SAFETY  Training  Safety Full protective equipment Teams of 2 or more  Coordination  Proper size attack line  Personnel

4. 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

5. 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

6. Fire Control 6 WATER APPLICATION Methods  Direct Attack  Indirect Attack  Combination Attack Observable Results  Steam  Reduction in flames  Temperature reduction

7. 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

8. 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

9. Fire Control 9 SUPPRESSING DUMPSTER FIRES Potential Hazards Haz-Mats Pressurized containers Anything !! Precautions Protective equipment It’s only trash Exposures

10. 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

11. Fire Control 11 SUPPRESING CLASS “B” FIRES SMALL  Fire extinguisher  Appropriate extinguishing agent  May be extinguished by smothering

12. Fire Control 12 SUPPRESSING GROUND COVER FIRES  Direct Attack  Indirect Attack