This document provides an overview of fire safety and proper use of fire extinguishers. It discusses the different types of fires (Classes A, B, C, D) and corresponding extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are labeled with symbols and pictures indicating the types of fires they can be used on. The P.A.S.S. method is outlined for operating an extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the lever, and Sweep from side to side. Regular maintenance of extinguishers is important to ensure they are properly recharged and ready for use. The document emphasizes that fire extinguishers only operate for around 30 seconds, so knowing how to use

1. General Fire Safety Presented by: Steve N. Bertonaschi

2. OverviewObjectivesFire Extinguisher IntroTypes of Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguisher LabelingFire Extinguisher MaintenanceUsing a Fire Extinguisher – P.A.S.S.Summary

3. ObjectiveIntended Learning Objective: By the end of this training you will know how to utilize a fire extinguisher properly for displacing a small fire.

4. FIRE EXTINGUISHERSHand held portables

5. Fire ExtinguishersWhen faced with a fire, you must make some split second decisions:How do you operate this extinguisher, anyway?Do I want to put out this fire?Do I need help?

6. Fire ExtinguishersWhen seconds count……Even a willing operator might not be successfully able to extinguish a fire unless they know how to actuate the available equipment.

7. Fire ExtinguishersTYPES OF FIRE There are three common types or classes of fires and extinguishers that correspond. However, there are many more types of extinguishers:Class A: Solids such as paper, wood, plastic etc (Common)

8. Class B: Flammable liquids such as paraffin, petrol, oil etc (Common)

9. Class C: Fires involving electrical apparatus (Common)

10. Class D: Metals such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium etc

11. Class E: Gases such as propane, butane, methane etc

12. Class F: Cooking oil & fat etc

13. Class K: For use on major fires are kitchen firesFire ExtinguishersCLASS "A": Class "A" type fires involve ordinary combustibles such as: wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and many plastics.Fire ExtinguishersCLASS "B": Class "B" type fires involve flammable liquids such as: gasoline, oil, grease, tar, oil-based paints, lacquer, and flammable gases.

14. Fire ExtinguishersCLASS "C": Class "C" type fires involve energized electrical equipment such as: wiring, fuse boxes, circuit breakers, machinery, and appliances.

15. Fire ExtinguishersCLASS “D”:Class “D” type fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, etc.

16. Fire Extinguisher LabelingLetter symbols and picture symbols make it easy to select the proper extinguisher for the type of fire.

17. Fire ExtinguishersNewer extinguishers now carry aPictograph Labeling System

18. Fire ExtinguishersPictograph Labeling

19. Fire ExtinguishersPictograph LabelingExtinguisher for Class A and B (C is blacked out)

20. Fire ExtinguishersPictograph LabelingExtinguisher for Class B and C (A is blacked out)

21. Fire ExtinguishersMaintenance The best piece of equipment will not operate if it is not recharged and maintained properly.

22. History has proven that nearly every fire extinguisher failure can be traced back to human negligence.Fire ExtinguishersSafety Tips: Portable Fire ExtinguishersThis is a brief overview of the important points of using a portable fire extinguisher.

23. Fire can be devastating, but when used properly, a fire extinguisher can save lives.Fire ExtinguishersUsing a Fire ExtinguisherP.A.S.S. is an acronym for the 4-step method for operating most common fire extinguishers.Fire ExtinguishersUtilize the P.A.S.S method{P} Pull, remove the pull pin.{A} Aim, point the nozzle at the base of the fire.{S} Squeeze, depress the lever to start the discharging of the chemical.{S} Sweep, move the extinguisher with a sweeping motion at the base of the fire until the fire is out.

24. Fire ExtinguishersRemember………. The average hand portable extinguisher will only operate for 30 seconds ----- and there is NO TIME to learn during an actual emergency.