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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
Identification & Parts of ExtinguisherIdentification & Parts of Extinguisher Procedure of operating extinguisherProcedure of operating extinguisher Safety Precautions to take note Safety Precautions to take note
when operating extinguisherwhen operating extinguisher Advantages of Hose ReelAdvantages of Hose Reel Operating of Hose ReelOperating of Hose Reel Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions
SCOPESCOPE IntroductionIntroduction Types of ExtinguisherTypes of Extinguisher Parts of ExtinguisherParts of Extinguisher Operating the ExtinguisherOperating the Extinguisher Safety Precautions (extinguisher)Safety Precautions (extinguisher) Hosereel SystemHosereel System Using of HosereelUsing of Hosereel Safety Precautions (Hosereel)Safety Precautions (Hosereel) Video ShowVideo Show PracticalPractical ConclusionConclusion
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IDENTFICATION & PARTS OF IDENTFICATION & PARTS OF EXTINGUISHEREXTINGUISHER
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERA fire extinguisher is specially designed and is
effective in putting out small fires.
3 Common types of portable fire extinguisher :
a. Water b. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)c. Dry Chemical Powder
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Suitable:
- Ordinary fires
eg. wood, cloth, paper
Method:
- Direct at fire source
- Use sweeping motion
- Wet thoroughly
Suitable:
- Ordinary fires
eg. wood, cloth, paper
Method:
- Direct at fire source
- Use sweeping motion
- Wet thoroughly
NOZZLE
FLEXIBLE TUBE
CYLINDER
CARRYING HANDLE
DISCHARGELEVER
PRESSUREGAUGE
SAFETYPIN
BASE
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Suitable:Suitable:- - Flammable liquid firesFlammable liquid fires- Electrical fires- Electrical fires
Method:Method:Flammable liquid fires:- - Direct at base using sweepingDirect at base using sweeping motion and move upwards. motion and move upwards.
Electrical fires:- - If possible switch offIf possible switch off electrical supply electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire
Suitable:Suitable:- - Flammable liquid firesFlammable liquid fires- Electrical fires- Electrical fires
Method:Method:Flammable liquid fires:- - Direct at base using sweepingDirect at base using sweeping motion and move upwards. motion and move upwards.
Electrical fires:- - If possible switch offIf possible switch off electrical supply electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire
CYLINDER
BASE
DISCHARGEHORN
DISCHARGETUBE
CARRYING LEVER
DISCHARGELEVER
SAFETYPIN
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Suitable:- Flammable liquid fires- Electrical fires
Method:Flammable liquid fires:- Direct at base using - Direct at base using sweeping motion and sweeping motion and move upwards.move upwards.
Electrical fires:- - If possible switch off electrical supplyIf possible switch off electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire
Suitable:- Flammable liquid fires- Electrical fires
Method:Flammable liquid fires:- Direct at base using - Direct at base using sweeping motion and sweeping motion and move upwards.move upwards.
Electrical fires:- - If possible switch off electrical supplyIf possible switch off electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire
BASE
CYLINDER
CARRYING HANDLE
DISCHARGELEVER
NOZZLE
FLEXIBLE TUBE
PRESSUREGAUGE
SAFETYPIN
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a. Carry the extinguisher to the place on fire.
b. Pull out the safety pin.
c. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
d.Squeeze the grip lever firmly.
e. Sweep from side to side.
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a. Do not use water extinguishers for liquid and electrical fires.
b. Keep a safe distance.
c. Do not stand facing the wind direction.
d. Stay out of thick smoke areas.
HOSE REEL HOSE REEL SYSTEMSYSTEM
ADVANTAGES OF ADVANTAGES OF HOSE REELHOSE REEL
One man operated ( minimal manpower ) Light ( easily deployed ) Lack of back pressure ( suitable for use by
most people ) Easy to operate ( easily deployed )
ADVANTAGES OF ADVANTAGES OF HOSE REELHOSE REEL
Non-Kinking reinforced rubber about 30m Non-Kinking reinforced rubber about 30m long.long.
9m throw ( water dispenses to length of 9m throw ( water dispenses to length of 9m) achievable at flow rate of 0.4 9m) achievable at flow rate of 0.4 litre/sec .litre/sec .
Hose extends to 15m to 30mHose extends to 15m to 30m
HOSE REELHOSE REEL
Need to assess the type of fireand source of fire before makinguse of a Hose reel for putting out of fire
Type of FireType of Fire Hose reel Hose reel suitabilitysuitability
Solid Material Solid Material YESYES
Oil Based FireOil Based Fire NONO
Gas Based FireGas Based Fire NONO
Electrical FireElectrical Fire NONO
Checking of Hose Reel
Check that there are no obstructions preventing the use of the Hose Reel.
Check that the key to unlockthe Hose Reel cabinet is housedin a housing on the cabinet.
USING THE HOSE REELUSING THE HOSE REELChecks before usage
• Turn on the hose reel valve before releasing the hose reel.
• Run out the hose
• Turn on water at nozzle and direct the stream at the base of the fire.
1.1. Turn Turn ONON the cock valve to let the the cock valve to let the water flow. ( Anti-Clockwise water flow. ( Anti-Clockwise direction )direction )
2.2. PullPull out the non-kinking reinforced out the non-kinking reinforced hose.(30m long)hose.(30m long)
3.3. Point the nozzle down and awayPoint the nozzle down and away4.4. Turn ON ( clockwise )Turn ON ( clockwise )by turning the by turning the
nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)5.5. This is toThis is to test test the hose is working.the hose is working.6.6. Deploy the Hose reel . 2 persons to Deploy the Hose reel . 2 persons to
deploy the hose reel recommended.deploy the hose reel recommended.
Step By Step Operation
Standard Fire Hose Reel enclosed inred cabinet . Notice key at right corner
KEY
Break glass covering to retrievekey
Unlock the cabinet door
Check Hose ReelIntact and not tangledUntangle if so.
TurnTurn ONON the valve to let the water flow. the valve to let the water flow.
( anti - clockwise direction( anti - clockwise direction ) )
Pull out the drum towards you. TheDrum can swivel left to right.
Point the nozzle down and awayPoint the nozzle down and away
7. Turn ON ( clockwise ) 7. Turn ON ( clockwise ) by turning the nozzle.by turning the nozzle.
This is to This is to test if test if the hose is workingthe hose is working
Turn the nozzle to control the amount of water gushing out.
Always pointNozzle downand away fromyou
Assistant to unwind the drum to extendthe hose
Hose controller and assistant must cooperate
If hose winds round a corner, assistant must straighten hose and walk along hose towardsHose controller.
Follow hose trail . Ensure Hose straighten
Assistant must at all times keep hose reel in line of sight.
Assistant must keep Hose Controller within his view / line of sight .
Hose controller keep low when approaching Fire. Hand ready to twist nozzle to turn on Water.
Hose Reel handler and assistant must not be standing on the same side of the hose. They should be on opposite sides of the hose.
Ensure the hose is not curled .
Uncurl the hose
Pull to straightenAfter uncurling
Keeping the Hose Reel
When keeping hose, ensure it is not entangled
Assistant will help to reel the hose intothe drum ,rolling the drum and making surethe hose does not get entangled.
Assistant and Hose reel controllerwork in tandem.
Cooperation is of the essence.
Ensure Hose is reeled in neatly.
Push hose reel drum into cabinet
Remember to shut off water supply.
Close cabinet door
Lock the cabinet and mount the key back on the key holder.
USING THE HOSE REELUSING THE HOSE REEL
Method of Method of Operations.Operations.
1.1. Turn Turn ONON the valve the valve to let the water to let the water flow.flow.
2.2. PullPull out the non- out the non-kinking reinforced kinking reinforced hose.(30m long)hose.(30m long)
3.3. ONON the nozzle.(0.4 the nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)ltr/sec)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS After turning on the cock valve, test the water flow of the After turning on the cock valve, test the water flow of the
hosereel by turning on the hosereel nozzle and ensure that hosereel by turning on the hosereel nozzle and ensure that water supply is available before pulling out the hosereel towards water supply is available before pulling out the hosereel towards the fire.the fire.
Keep your position low whilst fighting fire in an enclose area.Keep your position low whilst fighting fire in an enclose area.
In open area, check for wind direction before moving towards In open area, check for wind direction before moving towards the fire with the hosereel. Move upwind direction to avoid smoke the fire with the hosereel. Move upwind direction to avoid smoke and heat.and heat.
Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.
In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard area.the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard area.
Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Use hosereel to extinguish solid Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.combustible materials.
In cases where you are trapped in smoke In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use the hosereel as a logged situation, use the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard guideline to lead you out from hazard area.area.
Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.or electrical fire.
VIDEO SHOWVIDEO SHOW
Title: Making our Title: Making our Worksite Quarters Worksite Quarters
Fire SafeFire Safe
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION The correct way of operating a fire The correct way of operating a fire
extinguisher and knowing the parts extinguisher and knowing the parts of a fire extinguisherof a fire extinguisher
The correct way of operating a The correct way of operating a Hose Reel and Safety Precaution Hose Reel and Safety Precaution while operating a Hose reelwhile operating a Hose reel
CONSULTANT/ RESEARCHER : WO2 Md Haramain Bin Abas
CONSULTANT : SSG DAVID LOH
EDITOR : A/MAJ EUGIN WONG
HOSE CREW : WO2 Md Haramain Bin AbasLCP MosesPTE Md Faizal
Cameraman : PTE Md Sharom & Norhalis
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