2. WHY UNTRAINED PEOPLE
Can’t use a fire extinguisher safely
(continued):
INEXPERIENCED
• Don’t know about the
proper type of extinguisher
• Don’t know how to make
a “Fight or Flight” analysis
• Unfamiliar with the
“P.A.S.S. method”
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3. 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 30 seconds!
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4. Extinguisher
Common features
• Locking pin
• Carrying handle / operating lever
• Pressure gauge
• Label :
– Type (Water, C02, Dry Chemical)
– Classification (A, B, C)
– Instructions
• Discharge nozzle or horn
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5. COMMON TYPES OF
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:
• WATER
• DRY CHEMICAL
• CO2 and Halon
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6. WATER
• Water + CO2 propellant
• ONLY for Class fires
–wood / paper, etc.
• Spreads burning liquids!
• DANGER of electric shock
if used on on live circuits!
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7. DRY CHEMICAL
MULTI-PURPOSE RATED
• Best for general use:
• Reduced risk of re-ignition
• A 10 lb. unit empties in 8-10 secs.
– Effective range of 6 ft. to 15 ft.
Either Or
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8. C02 - Rated
• Best on burning liquids / electrical
• SHORT range - 3 to 8 ft.
• 10- pound unit empties in 5 to 10 seconds!
– Use short spurts!
• DISPERSES QUICKLY!
– Continue applying after the fire is out!
• Unit gets VERY cold - hold properly
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9. Halon
• Best for computers / electronics
• Weight-for-weight TWICE as effective as C02
• No residue, easy clean-up
• VERY SHORT range, 3 to 6 ft.
• Like C02, Discharges QUICKLY!
• Like C02, Disperses QUICKLY!
– Continue after flames are extinguished
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10. Remember
the PASS
word:
1) Keep your back to
a clear escape route,
2) Stand back 6 to 8
feet from the fire,
3) Then >>:
P.A.S.S.
PULL
AIM
SQUEEZE
SWEEP
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15. 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 department to inspect the scene!
• Recharge or replace any used fire extinguisher!
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