Fire Extinguisher Safety

by Michael Dunn

They are small and unobtrusive. You carry one in your road and water vehicles. Most emergency responders and members of the general public have one at home, usually with clothing hanging from them or hidden in cabinets. Few emergency responders and even less civilians ever receive the amount of hands-on training necessary to use one effectively. They can cause serious injury or death if used improperly. What are we talking about? Hand portable fire extinguishers.

What You Need to Know Before the Fire Breaks Out

There are four different classes of fire that you may have to deal with. Class "A" fires consist of those fuels that leave behind ash and glowing embers. Some examples of these fuels are wood, paper, clothing, plastics, hair, skin, etc. Yes, we can become a fuel if we use the extinguisher improperly. Class "B" fires are those that involve flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosine, diesel, alcohol, grease and cooking oils. Class"C" fires involve energized electrical equipment. The fuel that is burning may be Class "A", Class "B" or Class "D" while the Class "C" designation indicates an electrical shock hazard. Class "D" fires are composed of combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium, sodium, etc. They normally burn with a very intense, white hot flame which is aggravated by most extinguishing agents.

Hazards
Fire extinguishers have several potential hazards including obscured vision from the extinguishing agent, toxic byproducts from the extinguishing agent or the fire, asphyxiation from displacement of oxygen in a confined space, electrical shock and an increased fire spread.

Inspecting Your Unit

All fire extinguishers should be inspected monthly. Proper inspection should follow the following general procedures: Wipe the extinguisher shell clean with a damp cloth; Check the extinguisher for damage to the shell or

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