FIRE SAFETY

UNIT 2, ACTIVITY 2
 The 3 components needed to start a
fire are:
• Oxygen
• Heat
• Fuel
 Fire extinguishers remove one or more
of these components in order to put
out a fire.
  The Main Causes of Fires:
• Smoking/Matches
• Misuse of Electricity
• Defects in Heating Systems
• Spontaneous Ignition
• Improper Trash Disposal
• Arson

 Prevention of Fatal Fires:

• Fire Extinguishers
• Smoke Detectors
• Sprinkler Systems
 The RACE Acronym
 R: Rescue
Move all patients to safe area.
 A: Activate the alarm
 Notice the location and type of fire.
 C: Confine the fire
Close windows/doors and shut off electrical equipment.
 E: Extinguish the fire
 Always remain calm and be aware of:
Your facility’s fire plan.
Where the extinguishers are.
The evacuation plan for your area.
Types of Fires
 Class A: Wood, paper, cloth,
trash
 Class B: Flammable liquids,
oil, gas, grease
 Class C: Electrical,
energized electrical
equipment
 Class D: Combustible
metals
 All Purpose Water:
• Used on CLASS A fires
• Pressurized water
• Pressure Gauge present
 Carbon Dioxide:
• Used on CLASS B & CLASS C fires
• Hard, plastic nozzle
• No pressure gauge
 Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical:
• Used on CLASS A, CLASS B, & CLASS C fires
• Fine powder under pressure
• Pressure gauge present
The PASS Method:

1. Pull the pin

 This allows you to squeeze the handle to
discharge the extinguisher.
2. Aim at the base of a fire
 The extinguisher agent will pass through the
flames.
3. Squeeze the handle
 This will release the pressurized
extinguishing agent.
4. Sweep side to side
 Cover the entire area that is on fire.
 Continue until fire is extinguished.
 Watch the area to ensure there is no
relighting.
When NOT to Fight a Fire
 Never fight a fire if any of the following
apply:
• You don’t have the proper
extinguisher or equipment.
• Fire has spread beyond the point of
origin.
• Your instincts tell you to GET OUT.
 Proceed to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
 Assemble at least 100 feet from the building.
 Provide emergency crews with information
about the reason for evacuation.
 Never re-enter a building until instructed to do
so by the police department, fire department or
Environmental Health and Safety staff.
 In event of fire:
• Pull the nearest fire
alarm.
• Immediately exit the
building.
• If you hear an alarm,
DO NOT assume it is a
drill.