A Report on Training

‘FIRE EXTENGUISHER OPERATION’

Date: 24.08.08
Venue: Out Side of License area near gate
Training Given by: Hiren Maheta
Duration: 45 Minutes
Participants: All workers, all operators, security staff, plant in charge

We take 2 fire extinguishers on the venue and before demonstration how to fight fire with
DCP fire extinguisher I opened one fire extinguisher and explain function of each part of
fire extinguisher and how it works.

FIRE CLASSIFICATION AND FE SELECTION CHART

Class
ABC Wet
Of Usage Water Foam CO²
Powder Chemical
Fire
Wood, paper,
textiles etc.
A and any other -

carbonaceous
materials

B
Flammable - -
liquids

C
Flammable - - - -
gases

D
Combustible - - - - -
metals

E
Electrical - - -
hazards
Cooking oil /
F - - - -
fat

-
Vehicle - - -
protection

-
Mixed risk - - - -
office areas
DCP fire extinguisher

Working Principle
DCP fire extinguisher contains dry chemical powder (Sodium Bicarbonate) in container
having CO2 cartridge. When co2 cartridge holed by pin due to high pressure when we
open nozzle Powder is forced out under pressure and forms a dense cloud around the
burning mass. The powder contains approximately 80% of NaHCO 3. When in contact
with fire, it dissociates in CO2 and H2O, thus depleting the surrounding atmosphere from
the oxygen necessary to sustain the fire and at the same time lowering the temperature by
absorbing energy to dissociate. In addition, a layer of powder will be deposited on the
mass. Direct contact with the surrounding air becomes impossible, thus preventing re-
ignition of the fuel.

Procedure

• Move the apparatus to the fire and pull or push down the safety pin to pressurize
the extinguisher.
• Approach the fire as close as possible (dependent on the type and intensity of the
fire) under the lee Ascertain an open escape route is available in case of
need.

• Point the funnel at the base of the flames and activate the lever. Use an
uninterrupted jet of powder for liquid fires and intermittent bursts of powder for
solid fires.

• Under the protection of the powder cloud in front approach the fire to enhance the
effectiveness of the method.

2. CO2 extinguishers

CO2-apparatuses don't leave traces as do powder types. Hence they are more suitable to
deal with fires in rooms containing sensitive measuring and control equipment, electric
panel room communication devices and the like.

Performance

CO2 extinguishers contain CO2 gas under a pressure of approximately 60 kg/cm2. When
released to atmospheric pressure, the temperature of the gas drops to -79°C.
This temperature drop has a twofold effect. CO2 extinguishers are powerful weapons.
Never engage in horseplay or point the funnels to people or people's faces. CO2 snow can
freeze human tissue and cause wounds comparable to third degree burns

On the one hand, the temperature of the burning mass can be lowered beneath the ignition
temperature of the fuel, thus extinguishing the fire. More importantly however,
CO2 gas is inert and heavier than air, so it displaces the source of oxygen to the fire and
builds a protective blanket over the fuel

Procedure

• Move the apparatus to the fire and remove the safety pin from the handle.
• Approach the fire as close as possible (dependent on the type and intensity of the
fire) under the lee Ascertain an open escape route is available in case of need.

• Point the funnel at the base of the flames from a distance of approximately 1.5
meters and activate the lever.

With Regards,

Hiren Maheta