Fire Safety & Fire Fighting
• The “Fire Triangle”
identifies the three
components of any fire:
– Fuel paper, wood, flammable
gas, energized electrical
equipment, etc...
– Energy (heat), sufficient to
support combustion. Often
referred to as the ignition
source.
– Oxygen (air)
IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS
MISSING, A FIRE CANNOT
CONTINUE.
THEREFORE…
• Prevention is
based on
eliminating or
minimizing one
of the
components
of the
“Fire
Triangle”.
Prevention
• Other fire prevention
methods include:
– Heat and/or smoke
detectors.
– Automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
– Kitchen hood systems.
– Building codes and
materials.
– Flame retardant
furnishings and materials.
Evacuation
• Primary and secondary
evacuation routes
should be established,
and all residents
should be drilled to use
either route.
• Exits should be clearly
marked and all signs lit
and unobstructed.
Evacuation Plan
HILLA TOWERS
Remember to RACE during a
fire
• R escue – rescue people in immediate
danger.
• A lert – yell out “Fire”, pull fire alarm,
dial emergency phone number.
• C ontain – Close all doors and windows.
• E xtinguish/Evacuate – Extinguish small
fires, evacuate people, if appropriate.
Types of Fires
• Class A - Wood, paper, cloth,
trash
• Class B - Flammable liquids,
oil, gas, grease
• Class C - Electrical, energized
electrical equipment
• Class D - Combustible metals
Different Kinds of Extinguishers
The 4 most common fire extinguishers:
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All Purpose Water
Carbon Dioxide
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Form type
Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use
All Purpose Water
• Use on CLASS A fires
(eg. Wood, paper,
cloth, trash)
• Pressurized water
• Pressure gauge present
Carbon Dioxide
• Use on CLASS B
(Flammable liquids,
oil, gas, grease) and
CLASS C fires
(Electrical, energized
electrical equipment)
• Hard, plastic nozzle
• No pressure gauge
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
• Use on CLASS A,
CLASS B, and
CLASS C fires
• Fine powder under
pressure
• Pressure gauge present
P.A.S.S. Method
• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the handle
• Sweep side to side
When NOT to Fight a Fire!
• Remember to keep an exit
to your back
• Only fight a fire in the
initial stage
• Don’t have the proper
extinguisher or equipment
• Fire has spread beyond its
point of origin
• Your instincts tell you to
GET OUT
Emergency Procedures
In the Event of Fire
• Pull nearest alarm station
• Immediately exit the building
If you hear an alarm
DO NOT
assume it is a drill,
your life may depend on it!
Emergency Procedures
Building Evacuation
• Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
• Assemble at least 100 feet from building
• Provide emergency crews with information
about people still in the building
• Provide information to emergency crews
about the reason for evacuation
• Never re-enter a building until instructed to
by the police department, fire department, or
EHS staff.
Heat Generating Equipment
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Coffee pot
Toaster oven
Microwave
Mug warmer
Heaters
Cooling fans
Torch/Heat gun
Other electrical appliances
Survive a Fire
How to Survive a Fire
Don’t get trapped
Cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth (when
possible)
Keep low to the floor
Don’t hide
Be determined to survive
If clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop and Roll
Once out of the building NEVER RETURN!