Basic fire fighting training

Know the basics of Fire Fighting Training. How to use a fire extinguisher is case of fire.

1. BASIC FIRE FIGHTING PRESENTATION 1

2. BASIC FIRE FIGHTING Importance of Fire Training Cause of Fire Parameters that Fire-Fighting depends on Fire Triangle & Extinguishing Method Classification of Fire Types of Extinguishers & How to use it PASS method of Fire Fighting Action in case of Fire Things you must know Do’s & Don’t Contact us 2

3. Fire can have an devastating impact on anybody who is unfortunate enough to be near it. We all know that the flames and heat from a fire can cause a great deal of harm – from breathing the hot air killing a person instantly to life threatening or life changing burns on the body. There are countless reasons why Fire Safety Training is important: Fire Prevention Saving Lives Minimizing the Damage In learning how to prevent fires from occurring you are largely reducing the risk of a fire in your place of work. 3

4. Cause of Fire Housekeeping: Poor housekeeping is a poor fire hazard. Cloth, Paper, Cotton, Wood etc are the sources of ignition. They should be kept away from combusting material like petrol, oil, burning gases etc. Smoking: Careless smoking in non-smoking areas should be stopped. Welding: While doing gas welding, flying sparks which falls on inflammable material can result in a fire. Ignorance about Fire Hazards: Lack of knowledge about safe method of storage of inflammable liquids, materials or gases. Negligent Habit: Our negligent or careless habit are responsible for fire out break. A lighted matchstick, cigarette end carelessly thrown on any combusting material. Kitchen: Most sensible area to get fire in a hotel or restaurant. Kitchen staff should take extra care while preparing food. In kitchen because of carelessness, oil fire or gas fire can take place. Electrical Panel Room: No material to be stored in electrical panel room. Small short-circuit will be converted into big fire. 4

5. Success of Fire-Fighting depends on a. Fire Fighting equipment should be in working condition b. Fire warning system & availability of extinguishers c. Fire Fighting Training d. Knowledge of Fire- It is essential for everyone to know type of fire and then extinguish it with correct extinguisher in quick & effective manner 5

6. Fire Triangle Fire is caused according to the principle of Triangle: Heat (Temperature reaching ignition point) Fuel (Combusting Material) Air (Oxygen) 6

7. Extinguishing Method 1. Heat - by Cooling (putting water) 2. Air - by Smothering (Covering/Blanketing) 3. Fuel – by Starving (Remove Burning Material) 7

8. Classification of Fire 8

9. Types of Extinguishers Water Type Removes Heat (for A class of Fire) Foam Type Cutting of Oxygen (for A, B Fire) CO2 Type Displace Oxygen (for B,C,E Fire) DCP Type Cutting of Oxygen (for B,C,E Fire. If ammonium phosphate is used then it can be used on A class also) 9

10. Types of Extinguishers 10

11. CO2 Extinguisher Contains: Liquified CO2, 4.5 Kg at 1.125 PSI and at 16 degree Operation: Hold the extinguishers by trigger assembly. Remove safety pin. Approach base of fire. Open the valve fully & sweep it. (By this, we are cutting the oxygen of fire called smothering) Suitable for: B,C & Electrical Fire Note: ( i ) do not grip the fibre hose or cylinder during use or you will get cold burn (ii) it cannot be used against A class of fire because there is no cooling effect as CO2 escapes in Air. (iii) it cannot be used against D class of fire because reaction takes place.

12. AFFF Type Contains: 550 ML aqueous Film Forming Foam compound mixed with fresh water & One CO2 cartridge of 60-90 gm. Operation: Open the safety pin. Hold the hose towards base of fire. Strike the knob with left hand. CO2 cartridge will break & AFFF foam with a pressure of 3.5 kg/cm2 will come out. Sweep it on fire. By this, we are cutting the oxygen of fire called smothering. Suitable for: A&B Electrical Fire Note: Not to use on electrical & D class of fire because of fire reaction. f 12

13. DCP ABC Store Pressure Type Contain: Contain 5 Kg Mono Ammonium Phosphate with nitrogen gas under pressure. It does not have cartridge. Operation: Remove the safety pin. Press the handle & Sweep. We can stop any time in between by releasing handle. Nitrogen drives to jetting powder by extinguishing. By this, we are cutting off oxygen called smothering. Suitable For: A,B,C & E class of fire. 13

14. DCP BC Store Pressure Type Contains: Contains Sodium Bicarbonate powder 5 Kg & Co2 cartridge 120-150 gm Operation: Remove the safety pin. Hold the hose to base of fire. Strike the knob with hand & sweep the hose on fire. We cannot stop till the extinguisher finishes. Co2 drives to jetting powder for extinguishing. By this, we are cutting off oxygen call smothering. Suitable for: B, C & E class of fire. Note: Cannot be used against A class of fire 14

15. PASS method of Fire Extinguisher 15

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17. Action in case of fire Action should be quick so that small fire can be extinguish immediately. The delay in action can result the fire to grow & may become difficult to be controlled. During break out of fire, do not panic, don’t confuse & don’t be nervous. If it is major fire then inform Fire brigade by dialling 101 and ambulance by dialling 102 17

18. YOU MUST KNOW The place where the Fire Extinguishers are kept The place where fire hydrant hoses & fire buckets are kept Fire hydrant points The telephone numbers of Fire brigade, Ambulance & police What is the class of fire & what kind of fire extinguishers can be used 18

19. Do’s & Don'ts Do not use lifts. Use only staircase Do not run to fire zone without extinguishers Do not shout Do not waste time to collect personal belongings Use wet towel on your mouth & nose Crawl at lower level while passing through smoke Do not jump out of windows 19

20. CONTACT US ZAP FIRE Plot No- 477, Sec-18, Sarhaul Road, Gurgaon, Haryana – 122015 Email: [email protected] Mob - [phone] www.zapfire.org 20

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