1. FIRE SAFETY Unit 2, Activity 2

2. The 3 components needed to start a fire are:
Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Fire extinguishers remove one or more of these components in order to put out a fire.

3. The Main Causes of Fires:
Smoking/Matches
Misuse of Electricity
Defects in Heating Systems
Spontaneous Ignition
Improper Trash Disposal
Arson
Prevention of Fatal Fires:
Fire Extinguishers
Smoke Detectors
Sprinkler Systems

4. The RACE Acronym R: Rescue A: Activate the alarm C: Confine the fire
Move all patients to safe area.
A: Activate the alarm
Notice the location and type of fire.
C: Confine the fire
Close windows/doors and shut off electrical equipment.
E: Extinguish the fire
Always remain calm and be aware of:
Your facility’s fire plan.
Where the extinguishers are.
The evacuation plan for your area.

5. Types of Fires Class A: Wood, paper, cloth, trash
Class B: Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease
Class C: Electrical, energized electrical equipment
Class D: Combustible metals

6. All Purpose Water:
Used on CLASS A fires
Pressurized water
Pressure Gauge present
Carbon Dioxide:
Used on CLASS B & CLASS C fires
Hard, plastic nozzle
No pressure gauge
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical:
Used on CLASS A, CLASS B, & CLASS C fires
Fine powder under pressure
Pressure gauge present

7. The PASS Method: Pull the pin Aim at the base of a fire
This allows you to squeeze the handle to discharge the extinguisher.
Aim at the base of a fire
The extinguisher agent will pass through the flames.
Squeeze the handle
This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent.
Sweep side to side
Cover the entire area that is on fire.
Continue until fire is extinguished.
Watch the area to ensure there is no relighting.

8. When NOT to Fight a Fire
Never fight a fire if any of the following apply:
You don’t have the proper extinguisher or equipment.
Fire has spread beyond the point of origin.
Your instincts tell you to GET OUT.

9. Proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
Assemble at least 100 feet from the building.
Provide emergency crews with information about the reason for evacuation.
Never re-enter a building until instructed to do so by the police department, fire department or Environmental Health and Safety staff.

10. In event of fire:
Pull the nearest fire alarm.
Immediately exit the building.
If you hear an alarm, DO NOT assume it is a drill.