1. Fire Safety

2. Fire Extinguishers Class A – Used for wood, paper, cloth Class B – Used for gasoline, paint, kerosene Class C – Used for electrical equipment

3. Class ABC Most common type of fire extinguisher Used on ALL fires; multi-purpose May leave a residue that irritates skin  Major cause of fires is carelessness with smoking

4. Fire Evacuation Plan Required to know all emergency plans All pts. & personnel should be removed from immediate danger Remember RACE

5. RACE Rescue – Rescue those in immediate danger – Move to a safe location – May need bed sheets to move pts. Activate alarm Confine – Confine fire (Close windows, doors) – Shut off oxygen Extinguish / Exit