This document discusses fire classification, extinguisher types, and how to properly use a portable fire extinguisher. It identifies the four main fire classes (A, B, C, D) based on the combustible material. It provides instructions on how to extinguish small fires using a portable extinguisher, including pulling the pin, aiming at the base of the fire, squeezing the handles, and sweeping from side to side. The document also notes the importance of regularly inspecting extinguishers for damage, rust, or wear.

2. Discuss How Fires are Initiated.
Discuss How Fires are Classified.
Discuss Extinguisher Responsibilities.
Discuss How to Extinguish Small Fires.
Discuss How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Discuss How to Inspect a Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Discuss How to Identify the Proper Fire Extinguisher.

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7. FIRE CLASSIFICATION & EXTINGUISHER TYPES
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Class A - Combustible
material such as paper and
wood
Class B - Fires involving
flammable liquids such as gasoline,
paint, diesel fuel or solvents
Class C - Fires started in
electrical equipment by arching
or overheating
Class D - Fires involving
combustible metal powders,
flakes or shavings

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22. HOW TO EXTINGUISH SMALL FIRES
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27. PULL THE PIN
AIM AT BASE OF THE FIRE
SQUEEZE THE HANDLES TOGETHER
SWEEP FROM SIDE TO SIDE

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Inspect for
• damage
• rust
• wear