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Fire Prevention

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What will burn?

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NO FIRE

15%

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COMMON PROBLEMS

No (blocked) Fire extinguishers

Storage of flammable & combustible liquids

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The Fire Triangle

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Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away one or more elements of the fire triangle.

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CLASS A Wood, paper, cloth, trash

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CLASS B

Oil, gas grease, flammable liquids

CLASS C

Electrical, Energized electrical equipment

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Class ABC

All of the above

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FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES

Fire Extinguishers

A B C

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Remember P.A.S.S.

1. Pull the pin.

This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher

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P A S S

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Remember P.A.S.S.

If you aim at the flames, the extinguishing agent will fly through the fire.

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1. Pull the pin.

2. Aim at the base of the fire.

You want to hit the fuel.

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3. Squeeze the top handle or lever.

This releases thepressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher.

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1. Pull the pin.

2. Aim at the base of the fire.

Remember P.A.S.S.

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4. Sweep from side to side

Begin at a safe distance away, then move forward.

Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.

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1. Pull the pin.2. Aim at the base of the fire.3. Squeeze the top handle or lever. 4. Sweep from side to side

Remember P.A.S.S.

Until the fire is completely out.

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