For Module 3 - Lesson 2
For Module 3 - Lesson 2
EXTINGUISHER
Objectives:
•Identify different
classifications of fire.
•Describe fire extinguisher.
•Demonstrate proper use of fire
extinguisher.
FIRE RESPONSE
Three Basic Priorities
1. Life Safety & Personal Protection
The most
important thing to
accomplish in any
fire incident is to
protect life and
avoid injury.
2. Incidents Stabilization
Extinguishing the
fire quickly with the
least amount of
damage to the
property involved.
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BASIC ELEMENTS OF FIRE
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRES
CLASS “A” FIRES
•A rule of thumb is if it
leaves an ash behind, it
is a Class A fire.
Examples of class A
fries: wood, paper,
cloth, rubber and
plastic.
CLASS “B” FIRES
•Involves flammable
liquid or gas.
Examples:
gasoline, oil
propane, natural
gas
CLASS “C” FIRES
• Fires involve
live electrical
equipment.
CLASS “D” FIRES
•Fire involve
exotic metals.
•metal ends the
letters “UM”.
CLASS “K” FIRES
•Fire involve
cooking
media.
What is Fire Extinguisher?
•A portable or movable apparatus used
to put out a small fire by directing onto
it a substance that cools the burning
material, deprives the flame of oxygen,
or interferes with the chemical
reactions occurring in the flame.
Parts of Fire Extinguisher
Pressure gauge
Label
Body
Different Types of Fire
Extinguishers
FOAM EXTINGUISHER
• it can be used on Class A &
B fires.
• this is most suited to
extinguishing liquid fires
such as petrol or diesel.
• can also use on solids such
as wood and paper.
CARBON DIOXIDE
EXTINGUISHER
•are designed
for class B &
C.
SODA-ACID GAS CARTRIDGE
EXTINGUISHER
•are used in
cinema halls,
multi-storey
buildings.
DRY CHEMICAL
EXTINGUISHER