PNM ENVIRO-SAFE SOLUTIONS PVT. LIMITED
BASIC FIRE PREVENTION
&
FIRE FIGHTING
Index
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Basic theory of combustion (Fire Triangle)
Methods of extinguishment
Types of fire spread
Classes of Fire
Fire protection systems (active and passive)
Raising the alarm in event of fire
Fire prevention techniques
Duties of a fire guard
Fire Triangle
Classification of Fire BS/EN3
Solids
Liquids and Liquifiable Solids
Gases
Metals
Classification of Fire BS/EN3
Fats
Fires involving electrical
equipment
Class A fires
Class B Fires
Hydrocarbon Pool Fire
Class C Fires
Class D Fires
Lithium
Sodium
Copper
Potassium
Magnesium
Class F Fires
Oil Fire and Water
Demonstration
Fires Involving Electrical Equipment
Surface to
mass ratio
Low
High
Lower
Higher
Energy
required for
ignition
Heat Transfer in fuel
Heat Transfer in the environment
• Fire spread:-
-Conduction
-Convection
-Radiation
-Direct
Effects of Heat and Smoke
Response to discovering a fire
1.Raise the Alarm
2.Attempt to fight the fire if it is safe to do so
3.Leave the area closing doors and hatches to contain
the fire (if applicable)
4.Report to your muster station or as otherwise
instructed.
If your first indication of fire is smoke or heat
detection in a closed compartment always check
the door for heat using the back of your hand. If
it is warm or hot, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR
MODU Fire Protection
Passive Fire Protection (PFP)
“Coating or cladding arrangement or free
standing system which, in the event of a fire
will provide thermal protection to restrict the
rate at which heat is transmitted to the object
or area being protected BS EN ISO 13702:1999
Fire Protective Bulkheads, Doors etc.
Cable Penetrations
Active Fire Protection (AFP)
“Equipment, systems and methods, which
following ignition, may be used to control,
mitigate and extinguish fires” BS EN ISO 13702:1999
MODU Fire Protection
Active Fire Protection - Detection
Active Fire Protection – Fire Extinguishers
Active Fire Protection – Fire Extinguishers
Non aspirated foam fire
extinguisher
Aspirated foam fire extinguisher
Active Fire Protection – Fire Extinguishers
Dry powder fire extinguisher
Active Fire Protection – Fire Extinguishers
Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
Active Fire Protection – Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Fire Blanket
Active Fire Protection – Hydrants, Hoses & Branches
Active Fire Protection - Foam
Active Fire Protection - Foam
Foam Delivery System – Mud Pit Room
Active Fire Protection – Water/Foam Monitors U-Deck
Automatic/Remote OperationManual Operation