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Portable Fire Extinguishers |
This class is recommended for all personnel.
Length
Varies
Outline
Fire Triangle
- Oxygen
- Heat Source
- Fuel
- Also: Chemical Reaction that is fire
Classifications of Fuels/Fires
- Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, plastic, rubber
- Class B - Flammable liquids; grease, gasoline, paint thinner, propane
- Class C - Electrical fires
- Class D - Metal fires
Types of Fire Extinguishers
- Water
- Carbon Dioxide
- Dry Chemical: ABC, BC
Rules for Fighting Fires
How to Use Extinguishers
- PASS - Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
Materials
TV/VCR ,
Live fire demos: burn pan, extinguishers, kerosene
Handouts:
Fire Safety
Videos:
Fire: Countdown to Disaster - NFPA
(15 min.)
Miscellaneous
Online Fire Extinguisher Training Module
