Fire

FIRE
Is a rapid, self sustaining

oxidation process accompanied
by the evolution of heat and
light of varying intensity.
Each of these three elements must be present at the
same time to have a fire. A fire will burn until one or more
of the elements is removed.
FUEL
Any combustible
material- solid, liquid,
gas
OXYGEN HEAT
The air we breathe is The energy necessary to
about 21% oxygen- increase the temperature of
fuel to where sufficient vapors
fire needs only 16% are given off for ignition to
oxygen occur
There are 4 classes of fire:
Class A
Ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such
as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics
Class B
Flammable or combustibles liquids such as gasoline,
kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane.
Class C
Energized electrical equipment, such as appliances,
switches, panel boxes and power tools.
Class D
Certain combustibles metals, such as magnesium, titanium,
potassium, and sodium.
To Prevent Fires:
Class A Ordinary Combustibles:
• Keep storage and working areas free
of trash
• Place oily rags in covered containers

Class B Flammable liquids or
gases:
• Don’t refuel gasoline powered equipment in a
confined space, in the presence of an open
flame, or while the equipment is hot
• Keep flammable liquids stored in a tightly

closed container and away from spark
producing sources
• Use flammable liquids only in a well

ventilated areas.
Class C Electric Equipment:
• Never install a fuse rated higher than
specified for the circuit
• Investigate any appliance or electrical

equipment that smells strange. Unusual
odors can be the first sign of a potential fire.
• Utility lights should always have some type

of wire guard over them
Class D Flammable Metals
• Knowledge of the properties of

the metals and using good
judgement and common sense
will assist you in controlling or
avoiding potential fire/reactions.
Be Prepared for a Fire Emergency
• Check the location of fire alarms and know how they work
• Learn your building evacuation plan
• Know where your two nearest exists are located. Learn how doors
swing and where stairs lead.
• Make sure nothing blocks fire pulls, extinguishers and emergency
exits.
• Learn the sound of your building fire alarm
• Post emergency numbers (including security and first aid) near your
telephone.
• Make sure you know what to do if the fire alarms sounds. Plan your
escape.
When you notice a fire:
• Pull the nearest fire alarm “pull station” while existing the
floor
• Of there is no pull station:
Dial 911 Emergency Number OR Alternate
Emergency Number
• Do not assume that anyone else has already called the fire
department
• Stay Calm and be prepared to answer the operator’s
questions regarding the emergency.
• EVACUATE!
When you hear a Fire Alarm:
• Leave at once, taking direction from the emergency warden

• Do not delay yourself by gathering personal items. Your safety
always come first Before you open any door, feel the door with
the back of your hand. If the door is cold, slowly open it a
crack.
• If there is no smoke in hallways or stairwells, follow your
building’s evacuation plan. Get out quickly using designated
fire exits.
• Close doors behind you, however do NOT
lock the door. Locking the door hinders the
fire department’s search and rescue efforts,
• Once in the stairway, proceed down to the
first floor and out of the building. Never go
up.
If you are trapped in smoke or heat:
• Before you open any door, feel the door with the back
of your hand. If the door is warm to the touch, DO
NOT attempt to open the door.
• Stuff the cracks around the doors with towels, rags,
clothing or tape, and cover vents to keep out smoke.
• Stay low to the floor, and if possible, cover your
mouth and nose with a damp cloth or dust mask to
help you breathe.
• If there is a phone in the room where you are trapped, call the
fire department to them exactly where you are located. Do this
even if you see fire apparatus on the street below.
• Wait at a window and signal for a help. Do not panic or jump!!
WAIT!
• If possible, open the window at the top or bottom, but do not
break it, you may need to close the window if smoke rushes in,
• Be patient. Rescuing all the occupants of a building can take
several hours.
After a fire emergency:
• Once you are out of the building, STAY

OUT! Do not go back inside for any
reason.
• Report to your warden for roll call at
your designated assembly point.
• Tell the fire department via your warden
if you know of anyone trapped inside the
building
• Only re- enter if and when the fire
department tells you it is safe to do so.
In the event of a fire, your
personal safety is your most
important concern.
Remember – you are and

required to fight a fire.
BEFORE you are consider fighting a fire:
• Call the fire department.
• Confirm that the fire is small and is not
spreading
• Confirm you have a safe path to an exit not
threatened by the fire.
• You know what kind of extinguisher is required
and the correct extinguisher is immediately at
hand.
NEVER fight a fire if:
• The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area in
which it started, or if it is already a large fire.
• The fire could block your escape route.
• You are unsure of the proper operation of the
extinguisher.
• You doubt that the extinguisher you are holding is
designated for the type of fire at hand or is large
enough to fight the fire.
Be advised that most
fire extinguishers will
function for less than
40 seconds.
10 Tips on How and When to Use a Fire
Extinguisher
1 Most fires start small. Expect foe explosions, fires can usually
be brought under control if they are attacked correctly with the right
type and size of extinguisher within the first 2 minutes.
2 A fire extinguisher should be “listed and labeled” by an

independent testing laboratory. The higher the rating number on an
A or B extinguisher, the more fire it can put out. Be careful, high-
rated units are often heavier models. Make sure you can hold and
operate the model you are using.
3 Before attempting to a fight a small fire, be
sure everyone is out of the area. Ensure someone
has called the fire department. If the fire starts to
spread or threatens your escape path, get out
immediately!
4 The operator must know how to use the

extinguisher quickly without taking time to read
directions during an emergency. Remember that
the extinguishers need care and must be
recharged after every use.
IF YOU FIGHT A FIRE, REMEMBER THE
WORD PASS
PULL… AIM… SQUEEZE…SWEEP
5 PULL…the pin. Some extinguishers
require releasing a lock latch, pressing a
puncture lever or other motion.
6 AIM… low, pointing the extinguisher

nozzle (or it’s born or hose) at the base of the
fire
7 SQUEEZE… the handle. This releases the
extinguishing agent.
8 SWEEP… from side to side at the base of the

fire until it appears to be out. Watch the fire area
in case fire breaks out again, and repeat use of
extinguisher if necessary.
9 Read and follow the directions on your

extinguisher. If you have the slightest doubt about
whether or not to fight a fire – DON’T Get out
and close the door behind you.
REMEMBER!
Your Safety Comes
First
When in doubt,
Leave the fire
Fighting to the
professionals

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FIRE

Is a rapid, self sustaining

• Keep storage and working areas free

• Place oily rags in covered containers

• Keep flammable liquids stored in a tightly

• Use flammable liquids only in a well

• Investigate any appliance or electrical

• Utility lights should always have some type

• Knowledge of the properties of

• Leave at once, taking direction from the emergency warden

• Once you are out of the building, STAY

Remember – you are and

2 A fire extinguisher should be “listed and labeled” by an

4 The operator must know how to use the

6 AIM… low, pointing the extinguisher

8 SWEEP… from side to side at the base of the

9 Read and follow the directions on your

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