Portable fire extinguishers come in two main types - cartridge type and stored pressure type. They are a first aid method for fighting small fires but have limitations in capabilities. It is important to use the right type of extinguisher for the specific fire. Extinguishers come in various classes suited to different types of fires. They have key parts like handles, nozzles and pressure gauges. It's important to remember the PASS method for operation - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Fire extinguishers should be used from a maximum effective range of 10-15 feet from the fire.

1. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• It is a handy first aid firefighting
equipment.

2. TWO TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Cartridge type
 Stored pressure type

3. LIMITATIONS OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• It is important to note that fire extinguishers
have limited capabilities, and trying to exceed
those capabilities can increase the damage
done and cause injuries.
• They are designed for specific purpose.
• It is usually a first aid method for fire extinguishers.
• They are designed and rated with certain types and
sizes of fires in mind.

4. CARDINAL RULE OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
“PICK THE RIGHT EXTINGUISHER FOR THE JOB”

5. PARTS OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Handle
• Operation lever
• Safety pin
• Safety pin lock
• Pressure gauge
• Cylinder
• Siphon tube
• Label
• Inspection tag
• Hose
• Nozzle

6. NOZZLE
Hose
SIPHONE TUBE

7. KINDS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Stored Pressure
Cartridge type
Class D
Ultra Corrosion
Resistant Yellow
Dry Powder
Stored Pressure
Class A, B, C
Dark Green
Clean Agent
Stored Pressure
Class A
Stainless
Water type
(Pressurized Water)
Stored Pressure
Class K
Light Red
Wet Chemical
Stored Pressure
Class A, B
Light Blue
Foam Extinguisher
(AFFF/FFFP)
Stored Pressure
Cartridge type
Class B, C
Dark Red
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Stored Pressure
Cartridge type
Class A, B, C
Light Red
Dry Chemical
TYPE
CLASSES OF FIRE
APPLICABILITY
CYLINDER COLOR
KIND

8. Dry Chemical
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Foam Extinguisher (AFFF/FFFP)
Water type (Pressurized Water)

9. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION
• Just remember the word PASS – the four steps
of operating a fire extinguishers.
Twist the Safety Pin Lock (Clockwise/Counter Clock Wise)
Pull the pin (then test for pressure).
Aim the nozzle.
Squeeze the operating lever.
Sweep the base of the fire.

11. LIVE CHEMICAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SIMULATION

12. USE THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE OF THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER ( APPROXIMATELY 15 – 10 FT. AWAY FORM THE
BASE/SEAT OF THE FIRE)