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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• It is a handy first aid firefighting
equipment.
TWO TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Cartridge type
 Stored pressure type
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.
CARDINAL RULE OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
“PICK THE RIGHT EXTINGUISHER FOR THE JOB”
PARTS OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Handle
• Operation lever
• Safety pin
• Safety pin lock
• Pressure gauge
• Cylinder
• Siphon tube
• Label
• Inspection tag
• Hose
• Nozzle
NOZZLE
Hose
SIPHONE TUBE
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
Dry Chemical
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Foam Extinguisher (AFFF/FFFP)
Water type (Pressurized Water)
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.
LIVE CHEMICAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SIMULATION
USE THE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE OF THE FIRE
EXTINGUISHER ( APPROXIMATELY 15 – 10 FT. AWAY FORM THE
BASE/SEAT OF THE FIRE)

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BASIC FIRE SAFETY.ppt

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 10.
  • 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)