Use of Portable Use of Portable Fire ExtinguishersFire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher UseFire Extinguisher Use

Cal/OSHA Training RequirementCal/OSHA Training Requirement InitiallyInitially Annually ThereafterAnnually Thereafter

General Principles of Fire Extinguisher UseGeneral Principles of Fire Extinguisher Use

Incipient Stage Fire Fighting HazardsIncipient Stage Fire Fighting Hazards

Major Types of FiresMajor Types of Fires

Type A – Combustible MaterialsType A – Combustible Materials Paper, Wood, RubbishPaper, Wood, Rubbish

Type B – Flammable/Combustible Type B – Flammable/Combustible LiquidsLiquids Chemicals, Oil, Paint, GreaseChemicals, Oil, Paint, Grease

Type C – Energized Electrical Type C – Energized Electrical EquipmentEquipment Appliances, Computers, Electrical Wiring, Appliances, Computers, Electrical Wiring,

PlugsPlugs

Types of Fire ExtinguishersTypes of Fire Extinguishers

Multi-Purpose - Dry Chemical (Red Multi-Purpose - Dry Chemical (Red Color)Color) Type ABC Fire (Ammonium Phosphate) Type ABC Fire (Ammonium Phosphate)

oror Type BC Fire (Potassium Bicarbonate)Type BC Fire (Potassium Bicarbonate)

Pressurized Water (Silver Color) Pressurized Water (Silver Color) Type A Fire Only Type A Fire Only

Carbon Dioxide (Red Color)Carbon Dioxide (Red Color) Type BC Fire Only Type BC Fire Only

Fire Extinguisher Rated CapacityFire Extinguisher Rated CapacityNumber in Front of the “A”Number in Front of the “A” Equals to the Equivalent Number Equals to the Equivalent Number

of Units for 1.25 Gallons of Waterof Units for 1.25 Gallons of Water2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water: 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water: (2 X 1.25) = 2.5(2 X 1.25) = 2.5

Number in Front of the “BC”Number in Front of the “BC” Area in Square Feet That a Non-Area in Square Feet That a Non-

Expert is Able to Extinguish a Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B or Class C FireClass B or Class C Fire

10BC Equals 10 Square Feet10BC Equals 10 Square Feet

Typical Fire Extinguisher LocationsTypical Fire Extinguisher Locations

1111 Franklin Street1111 Franklin Street Kitchen AreasKitchen Areas Outside RestroomsOutside Restrooms Near Elevator LobbyNear Elevator Lobby Near Emergency ExitsNear Emergency Exits

Kaiser BuildingKaiser Building Main Hallway & Near ExitsMain Hallway & Near Exits

415 – 20415 – 20thth Street Street Outside the Copy Room at Each Outside the Copy Room at Each

End of the FloorsEnd of the Floors

Prior to Using an ExtinguisherPrior to Using an Extinguisher

Prior to Approaching an Prior to Approaching an ExtinguisherExtinguisher Set off the Fire Alarm or Have Co-Set off the Fire Alarm or Have Co-

Worker Set off the Fire AlarmWorker Set off the Fire Alarm

Evaluate the Situation – Is It Safe Evaluate the Situation – Is It Safe To Use A Fire Extinguisher for This To Use A Fire Extinguisher for This Situation?Situation?

When to Use a Fire ExtinguisherWhen to Use a Fire ExtinguisherSmall & Contained ?Small & Contained ? Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc. Wastebasket, Small Appliance, etc.

Can You Fight the Fire with a Safe Escape Can You Fight the Fire with a Safe Escape Route Behind You?Route Behind You?

Is the Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire You Is the Extinguisher Rated for Type of Fire You are Going to Be Fighting? are Going to Be Fighting?

Are You Trained in the Use & Confident You Are You Trained in the Use & Confident You Can Operate the Extinguisher Effectively?Can Operate the Extinguisher Effectively?

Slightest Doubt - DON'T! Get Out. Close theSlightest Doubt - DON'T! Get Out. Close the

Door Behind You to Slow the Spread of the FireDoor Behind You to Slow the Spread of the Fire

How to Use a Fire ExtinguisherHow to Use a Fire ExtinguisherRemember “PASS”Remember “PASS”

Stand 6 to 8 Feet AwayStand 6 to 8 Feet Away

P - Pull the PinP - Pull the Pin

A – Aim at Base of Flame A – Aim at Base of Flame

S – Squeeze the HandleS – Squeeze the Handle

S – Sweep from Side to SideS – Sweep from Side to Side

Step Backwards When Done– Step Backwards When Done– Never Turn Your Back Towards Never Turn Your Back Towards an Extinguished Fire!an Extinguished Fire!