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Phone: 44700000 Fax: 44701192
P.O.Box: 422 Doha - Qatar
In cooperation with the Department of Civil Defense
Hajj & 'Umrah Relations Department Permits & Contractors Relations Section
Hajj & 'Umrah Relations Department Permits & Contractors Relations Section
Hajj & 'Umrah Relations Department Permits & Contractors Relations Section
Number of Civil Defense: Qatar (999) Saudi (998)
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Handheld Fire ExtinguishersHandheld Fire Extinguishers
1. If the indicator (i.e. needle) points to
green, this means the device is filled and
ready for use.
2. If the indicator points to red, this means
that the device needs maintenance, refill-
ing, and is not ready to use.
Important Note:
In case of emergency, do not hesitate to
call the Civil Defense General Authority (the
fire department) by dialing Qatar (999)
Saudi (998), as there are trained profession-
als ready to assist you 24 hours.
Handheld Fire ExtinguishersTypes and How to Use Them Handheld Fire ExtinguishersTypes and How to Use Them
Dear citizens and residents,
Safety is a personal responsibility, with
greater implications to society as a whole.
Thus, we should think about safety meas-
ures in everything we do in order to avoid
any harm to others and ourselves.
In this pamphlet, we will clarify the impor-
tance of owning, using and maintaining
different kinds of handheld fire extinguish-
ers and the role they play in preserving the
safety of our possessions and ourselves.
This serves as a good way to prevent
damage caused by fires and stop the fire in
its early stages.
Dry Chemical:
These powder-based extinguishers are
used to put out all kinds of fires from Class
A, B and C substances, like burning wood,
paper, clothing, textiles, electrical fires, oils
and flammable liquids. It is suitable for elec-
trical fires because it does not conduct elec-
tricity. However, this extinguisher is not
recommended to use for electrical fires
when the "High voltage" exceeds 1000
volts.
This type of extinguisher is considered the
best and it is recommended to be supplied
in all kinds of places.
Foam:
This is used in putting out Class B fires, like
those involving benzene, oils, kerosene,
and so on, and other related hydrocarbons
both liquids and solids. However, this is not
used for electrical fires because it conducts
electricity, and using it for such fires would
put the user at risk.
Water:
This is used to fight fires related to Class A
carbonic solids and substances that are
easily ignited, like wood and paper; it is not
used for fighting fires of flammable liquids
or electrical fires.
Carbon Dioxide:
This type is used for extinguishing fires
resulting from flammable liquids, oils, and
electric currents of Classes B and C. How-
ever, this is not used for hard objects or
minerals (metals) that catch fire. This
method can also result in poisoning the
user if used in enclosed spaces.
Fire Blanket:
A fire blanket can be used to extinguish
simple fires. The way to use it is very
simple: remove it from its container and
place it completely over the burning object
to restrict all oxygen.
The fire blanket is also used to wrap people
when their clothes catch fire.
How to Use the Extinguisher:
1. Read the directions printed on the device
to make sure it is the correct extinguisher
for the fire you are fighting, and make sure it
is ready for usage (indicator is on the
green).
2. Stand a good distance away from the fire
and always be in the direction of the wind
(so the wind does not bring anything toward
you).
3. Pull the safety pin from the extinguisher.
4. Direct the nozzle toward the base of the
fire.
5. Press the operating handgrip.
6. Fight the fire from its base: right to left, left
to right.
How to Examine the Extinguisher Exter-
nally: