FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING

Presented by:

Fairborn Fire DepartmentPlatoon 3

Recognize the emergencyWhat do I do in the event of a fire?

1. Fire discovery2. Determine size3. Determine the type of fire4. Determine location5. Initiate actions6. Attempt to extinguish7. Evacuate/shelter in place

There are seven steps to take in the event of a fire. They are:

Step 1 – Fire discovery

Fires may be hidden from view by walls, furniture, doors or other obstacles

Indications of a fire might include heat, smoke, smell, alarms, or even system failures (lights, HVAC, computers)

Early discovery is key DON’T PANIC! Proceed to next step

Determine the size of the fire

Is it small, medium, or big? Is it in a waste basket? Is it small enough I feel confident

extinguishing it? Is it half the room, most of a wall, or the

whole room? Does this make me want to run?

If you answered yes to the last question, then contact 911, start the evacuation procedures, and follow your instincts!

Determine the type of fire:

Type? – what is burning and what is causing it to burn Is it wood or paper? Is it a combustible or flammable gas or

liquid like gasoline or hydrogen? Is it energized or electrical? Is it a flammable metal like lithium,

titanium, or magnesium? Is this a cooking oil fire?

Types of fire:

Where is this fire located?

Is it in a room that can be contained? Can I close the door on it to contain it?

Is this at an exit or will it interfere with exiting the building?

Is it in a wastebasket, computer, or furniture?

Is this in an electrical closet or light fixture?

Initiate actions

1. Call 911!!!! – All fires (even out fires) must be reported

2. Initiate evacuation plans

3. Get a fire extinguisher – only if you feel relatively comfortable attempting to put this fire out!

All three steps may be assigned to additional persons during the discovery phase of the fire and, if possible, completed simultaneously.

What type of extinguisher do I need?

Match the type of extinguisher needed to the type of fire discovered.Type A

Type C

Type B

Type D Type K

How do I use the extinguisher?Fire extinguisher deployment acronym - PASS

P- Pull the tamper seal and the pinA – aim the extinguisher at the base or seat of the fireS – Squeeze the handleS – sweep slowly back and forth at the base of the fire

Attempt to extinguish fire

Put yourself between the fire and an exit! Never corner yourself or close yourself in

with a fire while attempting to extinguish. Ensure your escape route Ensure you can continue to breathe

during extinguishment Do not be a hero! If the fire won’t go out-

LEAVE

Evacuate or Shelter in Place

Ensure the activation of the fire alarm system if it is not already in alarm mode.

Because of the nature of the business, many patients may not be able to exit the building due to disabilities or because they are undergoing or performing procedures. These people will have to be accounted for

and sheltered in place..

It is imperative that this information is forwarded to the dispatch and communicated

to responding units so that appropriate suppression activities will ensure their the

safety or eventual evacuation of these personnel. This information is crucial to the

incident commander and may result in additional alarms for additional suppression,

evacuation, and rescue needs.

What if I put the fire out?

Congratulations!You are successful in your training and you

have performed a crucial task while in a high risk activity.

Please do not call off the response!

Let the first due responding units and the Incident Commander make that

determination. Additional activities may be require to ensure there is no rekindle or

extension of the fire

All fires require a fire investigation mandated by the State Of Ohio Fire Marshall to determine it’s cause and origin. This is done to determine future fire prevention training in needs and not to place blame.

The number one mission of our fire department is fire prevention. It is the best

way to save lives, conserve property, and prevent

financial hardship on our business and citizens!