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FIRE EXTINGUISHER�TRAINING:�A BRIEF OVERVIEW

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FIRE

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FIRE CLASSES

A B C D K

Ordinary Combustibles: wood, paper, cloth, rubber, plastic

Flammable Liquids: gasoline, propane, oil, paint

Energized Electrical Equipment: computers, fax machines, toasters

Combustible Metals: magnesium, lithium, titanium

Cooking Oils: grease, fats, oils

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WHAT TO DO

In the event of a fire you should:

  • Pull the fire alarm if area is equipped
  • Call 911: Make an All-Call on Channel 1, Base will call 911, or have someone near you make the call if choosing to fight
  • Fight or evacuate

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FIGHT

Only fight a fire:

  • That is contained.
  • In its beginning stages.
  • When you know what is burning.
  • You have identified an exit and can keep your back to it.

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EXTINGUISHERS

There are several type of fire extinguishers:

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  • Water: Only for Class A (ordinary combustibles) fires. It may spread a Class B or K fire.
  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2): For Class B (flammable liquids) and C (electrical) fires. The extinguisher may dissipate quickly allowing for a reflash.
  • Dry Chemical: Highly effective for Class B and C fires, contain baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). They may cause liquid fires to splash.
  • Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical: Effective on Class A, B, and C fires.
  • Wet Chemical: Can be used on Class A and ideal for Class K (cooking oils) fires.

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EXTINGUISHER ANATOMY

DATA PLATE

PRESSURE GAUGE

(not found on CO2

extinguishers)

BODY

DISCHARGE LEVER

DISCHARGE LOCKING PIN

AND SEAL

DISCHARGE HOSE

DISCHARGE NOZZLE

DISCHARGE ORIFICE

CARRYING

HANDLE

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AT THE ZOO

Almost all of the Zoo’s fire extinguishers are for Class A, B, C fires.

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The fire extinguisher label will tell you what class of fires it can be used for as well as instructions on use.

 

Other extinguishers on grounds:

Class K: Grizzly Grill

Class AK: Lodge at Moose Lake

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PUT IT OUT

The correct way to fight fires with an extinguisher is to use the PASS method.

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RESOURCES

Information and quiz on: Fireextinguishertraining.com

Contact HR department for:

Thinkhr.com -> Fire extinguisher course