Transcript September 11, 2001 Lessons Learned

Introduction and Unit Overview
The role of citizens in fire safety:
 Put out small fires.
 Prevent additional fires.
 Shutoff utilities.
PM 2-1
Unit 2: Objectives
 Explain the role of citizens in fire safety.
 Identify and reduce potential fire risks in the home
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PM 2-2
and workplace.
Conduct a basic sizeup for a fire emergency.
Understand basic safety precautions.
Identify hazardous materials in the home and
community.
Extinguish small fires using a fire extinguisher.
The Fire Triangle
 Heat
 Fuel
 Oxygen
PM 2-3
Fire Chemistry
Classes of fire:
 A: Ordinary combustibles
 B: Flammable and combustible liquids
 C: Energized electrical equipment
 D: Combustible metals
PM 2-4
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and
Workplace
 Avoid the “electrical octopus.”
 Don’t run cords under carpets.
 Replace broken or frayed cords.
 Maintain appliances.
PM 2-5
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and
Workplace
 Install a carbon monoxide detector.
 Locate and label gas shutoffs.
PM 2-6
Fire Safety Size-up
Answer these questions:
 Can I fight the fire safely?
 Do I have the right equipment?
 Are there other hazards?
 Is the building structurally damaged?
 Can I escape?
PM 2-9
Fire Safety Size-up
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Gather Facts.
Assess Damage.
Consider Probabilities.
Assess Your Situation.
Establish Priorities.
Make Decisions.
Develop Plans of Action .
Take Action.
Evaluate Progress.
Firefighting Resources
Resources available:
 Portable fire extinguishers
 Wet standpipes
 Confinement
 “Creative” resources
PM 2-11
Types of Fire Extinguishers
 Water
 Dry chemical
 Carbon dioxide
 Specialized fire extinguisher
PM 2-12
P.A.S.S
 Pull
 Aim
 Squeeze
 Sweep
Test the extinguisher before approaching any fire.
PM 2-16
Fire Suppression Safety
Do:
 Use safety equipment.
 Have two ways to exit.
 Maintain a safe distance.
 Overhaul the fire.
PM 2-17
Fire Suppression Safety
DON’T
 Try to suppress large fires.
 Get too close.
 Enter smoke-filled areas.
PM 2-18
Hazardous Materials . . .
 Corrode other materials
 Explode or are easily ignited
 React strongly with water
 Are unstable when exposed to heat or shock
 Are toxic to humans, animals, or the environment
PM 2-19
Reducing Fire Hazards in Home and
Workplace
 Read labels.
 Use L.I.E.S. storage procedures (Limit, Isolate,
Eliminate, Separate).
Identifying Stored Hazardous Materials
(Flammability)
(Health)
PM 2-20
(Reactivity)
(Special Hazards)
Identifying Hazardous Materials in Transit
Orange
Red &
White
PM 2-22
Blue
Red
White
Yellow
White
Red
Red &
White
Yellow &
White
Black &
White