Presented by: Mark Jee

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Fire Extinguisher Training

• Presented by Mark Jee
• Fire Protection Manager
• Facilities Management
• Dept. of Environmental Health and Safety
• Phone [phone]
• Email address jee_at_etsu.edu

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Fire Extinguisher Training
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Fire Extinguisher Training
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Fire Safety Training Outline

• ? Classifications of fire.
• ? Types of portable fire extinguishers.
• ? How to use a portable fire extinguisher.
• ? Making the right decision.

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HOW FIRES ARE CLASSIFIED
CLASS A Ordinary combustibles such as wood,
paper, cloth, rubber and some plastics.
CLASS B Flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinner and
diesel
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Cont. Classification of Fires
CLASS C Energized electrical equipment, such as
appliances, Switches, panel boxes and power
tools.
CLASS D Certain combustible metals, such as
magnesium, Titanium, potassium and sodium.
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Fire Extinguisher Compatibility

• Old Style Designations

• Newer Picture Designations

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Fire Extinguishers
CO2
Dry Chemical
Cleanguard
Are intended to protect you and minimize
property damage.
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Where can I find a fire extinguisher on campus?

• In the corridors of academic and office
  buildings.
• In or immediately outside all laboratories where
  chemicals are stored and used.
• In or immediately outside mechanical spaces
  where motorized or other equipment is present
  which might reasonably cause a fire.
• In campus storage buildings, and mounted inside
• certain university vehicles.

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Fire Extinguisher Use

• What is the first thing you should do if you
  discover a fire?
• You should pull the nearest fire alarm pull
  station, and call Public Safety at 911 or 94480.
• If you are comfortable with the idea of using a
  fire extinguisher, and the fire is confined to a
  small area and is not quickly spreading, then you
  should attempt to put out the fire.
• Be sure you have an unobstructed escape route to
  which the fire will not spread. Dont place
  yourself in a position where the fire can block
  your egress.

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Fire Extinguisher Training
You are not expected to be firefighters! Do not
take unnecessary risks!
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Fire Extinguisher Usage

• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the trigger
• Sweep back and forth
• FIGHT THE FIRE IF...AND ONLY IF ALL OF THE
  FOLLOWING ARE TRUE
• Everyone has left or is leaving the building. The
  fire department or Public Safety is being
  called. The fire is small and confined to the
  immediate area where it was started (wastebasket,
  cushion, small appliance, etc.). You have a way
  out and can fight the fire with your back to your
  exit. Your extinguisher is rated for the class of
  fire at hand. You have had training in use of the
  fire extinguisher and are confident that you can
  operate it effectively. Stay low, Avoid breathing
  the heated smoke and fumes as well as the
  extinguishing agent. If you have the slightest
  doubt about whether or not to fight the fire -
  Dont fight it - instead, get out closing the
  door behind you.

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P.A.S.S.
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Emergency Desk Reference
Refer to your Emergency Desk Reference for
additional information.
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How to Inspect Your Fire Extinguisher

• Know the locations of the fire ext.s in your
  work area.
• You are encouraged to be aware of the condition
  of your areas extinguishers by visual inspection
  on a frequent basis to ensure you have a working
  extinguisher when you need one.
• If a dry chemical or cleanguard extinguisher,
  check the gauge to make sure the needle is in the
  green area.
• Check the plastic seal holding the pin in the
  extinguisher handle. Has the extinguisher been
  tampered with? Report any broken/missing
  seals/pins to Chris Taylor at 439-7773.
• Do not block access to fire extinguishers

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Home Fire Safety

• On average, in the U.S., nine people die in a
  home fire each day.
• Think about fire safety in your home.
• 1. Install Smoke Detectors!
• 2. Install a fire extinguisher
• 3. Plan your escape!

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Dont Forget!

• Pull the pin
• Aim the nozzle
• Squeeze the trigger
• Sweep the hose or nozzle back and forth

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Training Details

• Well conduct a training evolution with one
  person at a time.
• Youll extinguish 2 or 3 fires, however many you
  can extinguish until your air pressure runs out.
• Dont start using the extinguisher until I tell
  you to start. The evolution is precisely timed
  and Ill give your extinguishment time after each
  evolution.

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Fire Extinguisher Training
Thank You For Your Time!
Any Questions?