Transcript Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers
Objectives
 Learners will pass assessment with a score of 80% or
higher
 Learners will be able to identify the different classes of
fires
 Learners will know and be able to use the PASS method
in emergency situations
 Learners will know basic fire extinguisher care and
maintenance
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Class A Fires
 Wood
 Paper
 Cloth
 Plastic
 Garbage
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Class B Fires
Gasoline
Oil
Solvents
Grease
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Class C Fires
Appliances
Panel boxes
Switches
Power tools
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Class D Fires
Magnesium
Titanium
Potassium and sodium
Pyrophoric materials
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Class K Fires
Cooking oil
Fat
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Match the class of fire in the left
column
to the material in the right column.
Class A
Cooking oils, fat
Class B
Ordinary combustibles
Class C
Flammable liquids
Class D
Combustible metals
Class K
Energized electrical equipment
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Remember to R.A.C.E.
 Rescue
 Alarm
 Contain
 Extinguish
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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
 Pull
 Aim
 Squeeze
 Sweep
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Extinguisher Inspections
Check for:
Pressure
Pin
Damage
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Extinguisher Care
And Maintenance
 Clean
 Replace
 Recharge
 Test
 Remove
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Location and Signs
 75 ft—Class A
 50 ft—Class B
 50-75 ft—Class C
 75 ft—Class D
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Do You Remember?
 5 different types of fires
 R.A.C.E.
 P.A.S.S.
 Extinguisher inspection, care &
maintenance
 Location and Signs
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Image References
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4. http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2008/10/03/204432/217.jpg
5. http://nomadiknation.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/outlet-europe-fire.jpg
7. http://designcrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/fire-extinguisher-design_3.jpg
9. http://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/gallery/images/comsafe/race_standard.gif
10. http://station09.com/content/pages/fireext/pass.jpg
11. http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/fire-extinguisher-gauge.jpg
12. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/images/cutaway.jpg
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