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Fire Prevention
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What will burn?
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NO FIRE
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COMMON PROBLEMS
No (blocked) Fire extinguishers
Storage of flammable & combustible liquids
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The Fire Triangle
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Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire by taking away one or more elements of the fire triangle.
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CLASS A Wood, paper, cloth, trash
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CLASS B
Oil, gas grease, flammable liquids
CLASS C
Electrical, Energized electrical equipment
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Class ABC
All of the above
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FOR CLASS A, B or C FIRES
Fire Extinguishers
A B C
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Remember P.A.S.S.
1. Pull the pin.
This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher
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P A S S
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Remember P.A.S.S.
If you aim at the flames, the extinguishing agent will fly through the fire.
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1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim at the base of the fire.
You want to hit the fuel.
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3. Squeeze the top handle or lever.
This releases thepressurized extinguishing agent in the extinguisher.
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1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim at the base of the fire.
Remember P.A.S.S.
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4. Sweep from side to side
Begin at a safe distance away, then move forward.
Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.
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1. Pull the pin.2. Aim at the base of the fire.3. Squeeze the top handle or lever. 4. Sweep from side to side
Remember P.A.S.S.
Until the fire is completely out.
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