Safe Handling of Fires
l Check the direction of the air
l Position yourself at a location so that air flows from that towards the fire.
l Cut off power/gas supply
l Select the right type of fire extinguisher
l Stay at distance (6-8’ away) from fire
l Try to contain fire till such time Rescue-1122 arrives
l How to control/extinguish the fire
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Fire can be extinguished by:
l Starvation
l Smothering
l Cooling
Fire Extinguishing a\Action
l Water - Cooling
l Carbon Dioxide - cooling / Smothering
l Dry chemical powder -smothering
l Foam - smothering
How to extinguish a fire
Remember PASS
l Pull the pin
l Aim the base of fire
l Squeeze the handle
l Sweep side by side
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Fire Prevention
l Fire can be avoided by the simple, routine housekeeping
l Dispose of oily rags and similar debris in covered metals containers away from any flame-producing source
l Empty all trash containers daily
l Keep fire extinguisher stations clear and accessible.
l Store flammable liquids in sealed, spill-proof containers away from ignition sources.
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Fire detection and fire Fighting arrangements
l Smoke detectors
l Infrared detector
l Heat detector
l Fire alarm
l Emergency exit
l Sprinkler system
l Water / Fire hydrants
l Emergency lights
l Evacuation Plan
l Fire extinguisher
l Hose reels
l Fire blankets
l Fire fighting team
l Fire doors
l Fire marshals
l Assembly areas
l Emergency contact numbers
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Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are available for all types of fires that are designed to put out or control the small fires.
Types of fire Extinguishers
l Water type fire extinguishers
l Foam type fire extinguishers
l Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
l Dry chemical powder fire extinguisher
l Wet chemical powder fire extinguisher
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Using of fire extinguisher
l Pull
l Aim
l Squeeze
l Sweep
When a fire is discovered
l Active fire alarm system and notify the fire department
l Assist any person in immediate danger to safety
l You may attempt to put out if the fire is small
l Know what is burning to help use the right extinguisher
l If the fire is already spreading quickly, evacuate the building, closing doors and windows behind you as you leave
l Do not fight the fire if you don’t have adequate or appropriate equipment
l Do not fight the fire if you might inhale toxic smoke
l The final rule is to always position yourself with means of escape at your back before you attempt to use an extinguisher to put out a fire.
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