Fire Extinguishers use and theory training

Fires are classified according to the type of fuel that is burning.
If you use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on the wrong class of fire, you might make matters worse.
Its very important to understand the four different fire (fuel) classifications…

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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The ABC’s

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3. The Fire Triangle
In order to understand how fire extinguishers work,
you first need to know a little bit about fire.

Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away
one or more elements of the fire triangle.

5. TYPES OF FIRES
CLASS A - Wood,
paper, cloth, trash,
plastics
CLASS B - Oil, gas
grease, flammable
liquids
CLASS C - Electrical,
Energized electrical
equipment
Most fire extinguishers
will have a label telling
you what kind of fire
the extinguisher is for.

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Fire extinguishers
inspections
Shell must be in good condition
–no dents or rust
Must be fully charged
–check pressure gauge
Pin must be in place
Proper type of fire extinguisher
for potential hazard

7. All Purpose Water
FOR CLASS A

8. FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES

9. FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES

10. FOR CLASS B or C Fires

11. FOR CLASS B or C Fires

12. REMEMBER P.A.S.S.
Pull the pin.
This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher
Aim at the base of the fire.
If you aim at the flames (which is
frequently the temptation),
the extinguishing agent will fly
right through and do no good.
You want to hit the fuel.

13. Squeeze the top handle or lever.
This depresses a button that releases the
pressurized extinguishing agent in the
extinguisher.
Sweep from side to side
until the fire is completely out. Start
using the extinguisher from a safe
distance away, then move forward.
Once the fire is out, keep an eye on
the area in case it re-ignites.

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