Fire Extinguishers
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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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