Basic Fire Training

Fire Triangle

Oxygen to sustain combustion

Heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature

Fuel to support the combustion

Remove any one of the three elements to extinguish the fire

Fire Class

Fire Class (cont.)

Fire Class Symbol

A

Fire Class Symbol (cont.)

B

Fire Class Symbol (cont.)

C

Fire Class Symbol (cont.)

Fire Class Symbol (cont.)

Fire Extinguisher

Water & Gas

A

Foam

A B

Fire Extinguisher (cont.)

CO2

B C

Fire Extinguisher (cont.)

Dry Chemical

A B C

The Rules for Fighting Fires

1. Activate the building alarm

2. Assist any persons in immediate danger

3. Should you attempt to extinguish the fire

How to use fire extinguisher

Step 1

Detach fire hose

How to use fire extinguisher (cont.)

Step 2

Pull the Pin

How to use fire extinguisher (cont.)

Step 3

Aim at the base of the fire

How to use fire extinguisher (cont.)

Step 4

Squeeze the lever slowly &

Sweep from side to side

Easy tips

Plastice bag

Walk along the wall

Tip for women

Use towel to help your breath

Reference sites

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher

Reference sites

http://www.fireextinguisher.com/main.html

Q&A

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