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2. FIRE EDUCATION

3. What is fire???
- the active principle of burning,
characterized by the heat and light of
combustion.

4. Fire is…
• FAST
- a FIRE will double every 30 seconds
under normal conditions.
- in as little as 3 minutes, a small fire
can erupt into a “FLASHOVER”.
• DARK
- a small fire can produce enough
smoke to fill a building in minutes.

5. • HOT
- Within minutes, air temperature in a
burning room can reach 300 degrees
Celsius. The temperature is hot enough
to melt clothes, skin and scorch your
lungs in one breathe.
- Temperatures can climb to between
650 – 760 degrees Celsius.
Fire is…

6. • DEADLY
- Most people who die in fires, die from
breathing smoke and toxic gases.
- Carbon Oxide, Hydrogen Cyanide,
Ammonia and hundreds of other irritants
attack your eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
- They numb your senses and leave you
dazed.
Fire is…

7. TRIANGLE OF FIRE
 Oxygen Sources
 Approximately
16 % required
21 % oxygen
78 % nitrogen
1 % other gases
 Heat Sources
 Open Flame – the sun
 Hot Surfaces
 Sparks & Arcs
 Friction
 Electrical energy
 Fuel (Physical State)
Gases Liquids Solids
•Natural Gas
•Propane
•Butane
•Hydrogen
•Acetylene
•Carbon monoxide
•Gasoline
•Kerosene
•Turpentine
•Alcohol
•Paint
•Lacquer
•Olive oil
•Coal
•Wood
•Paper
•Cloth
•Wax
•Leather
•Plastic
•Hay

8. 1. If any of the side of the triangle is
missing, a fire cannot start
2. If any of the side of the triangle is
removed, there is no fire
TWO FACTS IN PREVENTING AND
EXTINGUISHING FIRES

9. Classification of Fire

10. Most Common Sources of Fire
• Cigarettes
and
matches
• Cooking
equipment

11. Most Common Sources of Fire
• Flammable
chemical
• Unattended
burning
candles or
kerosene lamps

12. • Debris
burning in
forest and
neglected
camp fires.
• Kitchen
grease
Most Common Sources of Fire

13. • Lightning
Most Common Sources of Fire
• Electric
Short Circuit

14. Most Common Sources of Fire
• Arson or intentional burning

15. Do’s and Dont’s
In case of emergency, there are
certain guidelines to be followed.
Never ignore a fire alarm. It is
always better to be safe than sorry.
Stay calm and make a
quick exit in an
orderly manner. Panic
result is stampede and
may cause more
fatalities.

16. Take the stairs
during a fire . You
could get trapped in
an elevator.
Do’s and Dont’s
 Stay close to the ground while
escaping. Always remember
that smoke rises, so you will
find cleaner air near the ground.

17. If Trapped in a fire !
● Seal all doors and vents with
duct tape or towels to prevent
smoke from entering the
room.
● Close as many doors as
possible between you and the
fire.
● Open a window at the top and
bottom so fresh air can enter.
Be ready to close the window
immediately if it draws smoke
into the room.
● Be prepared to signal to
someone outside.
If trapped in a
ROOM:

18. ● Hold your breath.
● Cover your head and
hair.
● Keep your head down
and your eyes closed
as much as possible.
● Move quickly.
If Trapped in a fire !
If Forced to
Advance Through
Flames:

19. Do’s and Dont’s
Always test a door for
heat before opening it.
Touch the doorknob
with the back of your
hand. If it is hot do not
open the door. Look
for an alternative
route to escape.

20. Do not
forget to
close the
door behind
once you
have exited a
room. This
helps delay
the spread of
fire.
Do’s and Dont’s

21. Do’s and Dont’s
If your clothing catches fire, roll
on the ground to put it out.

22. Once you
have exited
the
building,
call the fire
station
immediately
in case no
one has
done so
already.
Do’s and Dont’s

23. PALOMPON FIRE STATION
CONTACT NUMBERS
• LANDLINE:
– GLOBELINES: 555-9177
• SMART MOBILE - 09208780065
• GLOBE MOBILE – 09270618381

24. ● Replace or repair loose or frayed cords on all
electrical devices or extension cords.
● Do not overload extension cords and run cords
along the floor, under rugs and carpets or
through doors where they can be damaged.
Do’s and Dont’s

25. If fire break out in your home – get out
fast.
● Design an escape plan with your
family. Be sure to include two ways
out of every room, in case one exit is
blocked by flames and smoke.
● Do not block exits with furniture or
enclose windows with iron bars that
prevent escape.
● Decide on a meeting place for all
family members away from the house,
where everyone will gather.
● Once outside, never re-enter the
house for any reason.
● Practice emergency exit drills at least
once every six months, so that each
person knows exactly what to do.
Do’s and Dont’s

26. Carelessly discarded
cigarettes are the major
cause of fatal home fires
●Make sure smokers
extinguish cigarettes in
large, deep ashtrays.
●Fill ashtrays with water
before putting in the trash
can.
●Check under sofas and
chair cushions for cigarette
butts after parties.
Do’s and Dont’s

27. ● When you’re cooking, be alert and never leave
cooking unattended.
● If grease catches fire, first place a lid over the
pan to smother the flames, then turn off the
burner.
● Do not throw water or anything else on a
grease fire.
Do’s and Dont’s
● Always keep kitchen
appliances clean and
in good condition, and
turn them off and
disconnect them when
not in use.

28. • Don’t use the water to extinguish
electricity cables fire, because
electrical shock may pass through
water.
• Don’t use the water to extinguish
oil fire because water will go
down and oil will comes up.

29. PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTION
• STARVATION – pagkuha sa sugnod

30. PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTION
• SMOTHERING/BLANKETING –
pagtanggal o pag-ali sa agianan sa oxygen

31. PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTION
• COOLING – pag gamit og tubig aron
muhamubo ang init sa kayo.

32. How FAST is FIRE…
Why SECONDS Count!!!

33. Remember it is better to be safe than
sorry!!!
FIRE SAFETY IS YOUR PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY... FIRE
PREVENTION STARTS WITH YOU!
Life safety is everybody’s business!!!

35. We see them in a wide variety of
locations like:
• Work
place
• Public Area
• Shopping
Malls
• Even at
home

36. But have you ever thought
about having to operate one?

37. In fire emergency, there are very
important factors to consider
such as:
• when to notify the Fire Department
• the size of fire
• what is burning
• and where to aim the extinguisher

38. Fire Extinguisher Parts
• Safety Pin

39. • 2. HANDLE and 3.LEVER
Fire Extinguisher Parts

40. Fire Extinguisher Parts
• 4. PRESSURE GAUGE

41. Fire Extinguisher Parts
• 5. HOSE and 6.NOZZLE:

42. Fire Extinguisher Parts
• 7.CYLINDER TANK:

43. Fire Extinguisher Parts
• 8. LABEL

44. Fire Extinguisher Use
Although extinguishers
can vary in size, color and
type of extinguishing agent,
all devices operate
basically the same way.
If the fire is small and
heavy smoke is NOT
present and you have an
exit available to you for
evacuation purposes, grab
the nearest appropriate
extinguisher and the
P-A-S-S procedure.

45. Fire Extinguisher Use

46. Untrained people cannot use a fire
extinguisher safely because they are:
• UNABLE to evaluate a fire
• UNAWARE of DANGER of fire
• LACKING JUGDMENT regarding:
- safe and correct use of and
-limitations of portable extinguishers

47. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Limited in:
• CAPACITY – 1.5 to 25
lbs of extinguishing
agent
• RANGE – typically 3 to
15 feet
• DURATION –
discharge their contents
in only 5 to 3o seconds!

48. Use a portable fire extinguisher
ONLY if the:
• Building is being evacuated
• Fire station has been called
• Fire is not spreading (small & contained)
• EXIT is clear (fight fire with your back to
and exit)
• You have been trained and know how to
use it.
• You use “Buddy System” – have someone
back you up!
- Get assistance BEFORE fighting a
fire!!!

49. Ok, it’s out…
now what???
• Watch the fire area
- if the fire flares up again, repeat!
- if you can’t control the fire, leave
immediately!!!
• Call the fire station to inspect the scene!
• Recharge or replace any used fire
extinguisher.

61. Bucket Relay

65. Thanks for listening…
Hopeful that you learn
something new today
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