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Page 1: Fire Prevention and Use of Fire Extinguishers. U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA  A Fire Department Responds to a Fire in the U.S. Every 20 Seconds –3900

Fire PreventionFire Preventionand Use of Fire and Use of Fire ExtinguishersExtinguishers

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U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPAU.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA A Fire Department Responds to a Fire A Fire Department Responds to a Fire

in the U.S. Every 20 Secondsin the U.S. Every 20 Seconds– 3900 Fatalities (One Every 135 Minutes)3900 Fatalities (One Every 135 Minutes)– 17,785 Injuries (One Every 30 Minutes)17,785 Injuries (One Every 30 Minutes)

Home Fires Account for 82% of the Home Fires Account for 82% of the FatalitiesFatalities

911 Calls (>2 Million Calls)911 Calls (>2 Million Calls)– 62% Request for Aid (EMS)62% Request for Aid (EMS)– 9% False Alarms9% False Alarms– 7% Fire-Related7% Fire-Related

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U.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPAU.S. Fire Statistics – 2004 NFPA

Leading Cause of Non-Home Leading Cause of Non-Home Structured FiresStructured Fires– Intentional Fire SettingIntentional Fire Setting

Leading Cause of Fires in Mercantile Leading Cause of Fires in Mercantile Properties or Office Buildings:Properties or Office Buildings:– Lighting or Electrical Distribution Lighting or Electrical Distribution

EquipmentEquipment

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Potential Fire Hazards at Work Potential Fire Hazards at Work

Electrical Wiring/Heat Electrical Wiring/Heat Generating AppliancesGenerating Appliances– Kitchen AreaKitchen Area

Storage and Handling of Storage and Handling of Flammable/Combustible Flammable/Combustible MaterialsMaterials

Open FlamesOpen Flames Vehicle FiresVehicle Fires

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Electrical/Heat Generating Electrical/Heat Generating EquipmentEquipment

Computers/PrintersComputers/Printers Office EquipmentOffice Equipment LightsLights AppliancesAppliances

– Coffee MakersCoffee Makers– ToastersToasters– Microwave OvensMicrowave Ovens– Mug WarmersMug Warmers– Heaters - Not AllowedHeaters - Not Allowed

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For Prevention of Electrical/Heat For Prevention of Electrical/Heat Generating FiresGenerating Fires

Equipment UL ListedEquipment UL Listed Plug Directly into OutletPlug Directly into Outlet Do Not Overload Outlets, Power Strips, Do Not Overload Outlets, Power Strips,

or Surge Protectorsor Surge Protectors– One Power Strip/Surge Protector Should Not One Power Strip/Surge Protector Should Not

Plug into Another Power StripPlug into Another Power Strip– Only One Power Strip or Surge Protector Per Only One Power Strip or Surge Protector Per

Duplex Outlet Duplex Outlet – Maximum Cord Length for Surge Protectors Maximum Cord Length for Surge Protectors

and Power Strips – 6 Feetand Power Strips – 6 Feet

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For Prevention of Electrical/Heat For Prevention of Electrical/Heat Generating FiresGenerating Fires

Shut Off Appliances/EquipmentShut Off Appliances/Equipment Periodically Inspect Wiring for Periodically Inspect Wiring for

WearWear Care in Using MicrowaveCare in Using Microwave

– Especially PopcornEspecially Popcorn

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How a Fire StartsHow a Fire Starts

Three ComponentsThree Components– FuelFuel– HeatHeat– OxygenOxygen

Need All Three to Need All Three to Start a FireStart a Fire

Fire Extinguishers Fire Extinguishers Remove One or Remove One or More of the More of the ComponentsComponents

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Types of Fire ExtinguishersTypes of Fire Extinguishers

Most Common Most Common Extinguishers:Extinguishers:– WaterWater– Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide– Multi-Purpose Dry Multi-Purpose Dry

ChemicalChemicalEach Extinguisher Each Extinguisher

has Specific Use(s)has Specific Use(s)

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Common Types of FiresCommon Types of Fires Class AClass A - Wood, Paper, - Wood, Paper,

Cloth, Plastic, RubberCloth, Plastic, Rubber

Class BClass B - Flammable - Flammable Liquids, Oil, Gasoline, Liquids, Oil, Gasoline, GreaseGrease

Class CClass C - Electrical, - Electrical, Energized Electrical Energized Electrical EquipmentEquipment

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Use of Fire ExtinguishersUse of Fire Extinguishers Water ExtinguisherWater Extinguisher

– Class A (Wood, Paper, Cloth, Class A (Wood, Paper, Cloth, Plastics, Rubber)Plastics, Rubber)

Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide– Class B (Flammable Liquids) Class B (Flammable Liquids)

and Class C (Electrical)and Class C (Electrical) Multiple Purpose Dry Multiple Purpose Dry

ChemicalChemical– Class A, B, & C, orClass A, B, & C, or– Class B & C OnlyClass B & C Only

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Numbers on Fire ExtinguisherNumbers on Fire Extinguisher

Front of the Letter “A”Front of the Letter “A”– Equals to the Equivalent Equals to the Equivalent

Number of Units for 1.25 Number of Units for 1.25 Gallons of WaterGallons of Water2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water 2A Equals 2.5 Gallons of Water

(2 X 1.25)(2 X 1.25)

Front of the Letter “B”Front of the Letter “B”– Area in Square Feet That a Area in Square Feet That a

Non-Expert is Able to Non-Expert is Able to Extinguish a Class B FireExtinguish a Class B Fire 10B Equals 10 Square Feet10B Equals 10 Square Feet

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How to Use A Fire ExtinguisherHow to Use A Fire Extinguisher Sound Fire Alarm/Contact Fire Dept.Sound Fire Alarm/Contact Fire Dept. Identify Safe Evacuation Path Before Identify Safe Evacuation Path Before

Approaching the FireApproaching the Fire– Do Not Allow Fire/Smoke to Come Between Do Not Allow Fire/Smoke to Come Between

You & Evacuation ExitYou & Evacuation Exit Select Proper Type Fire ExtinguisherSelect Proper Type Fire Extinguisher Discharge Extinguisher Using P.A.S.S.Discharge Extinguisher Using P.A.S.S. Back Away From a Fire (May Flare Up)Back Away From a Fire (May Flare Up)

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How to Use A Fire ExtinguisherHow to Use A Fire Extinguisher(Continued)(Continued)

Evacuate Immediately If:Evacuate Immediately If:– Extinguisher is Empty & Fire Is Not Out; orExtinguisher is Empty & Fire Is Not Out; or– Fire is Beyond Incipient StageFire is Beyond Incipient Stage

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P.A.S.S. P.A.S.S. 1. 1. PULLPULL - Pull the Pin - Pull the Pin

(Breaks the Seal)(Breaks the Seal) 2. 2. AIMAIM – Aim Low, – Aim Low,

Pointing the Nozzle at the Pointing the Nozzle at the Base of the FlameBase of the Flame

3. 3. SQUEEZESQUEEZE – Squeeze – Squeeze the handle to release the the handle to release the extinguishing agentextinguishing agent

4. 4. SWEEPSWEEP – Sweep from – Sweep from Side to Side at Base of Fire Side to Side at Base of Fire Until It Appears to Be OutUntil It Appears to Be Out

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Decision to Use ExtinguisherDecision to Use Extinguisher

Feel Comfortable?Feel Comfortable?– SmallSmall– Contained (Such as a Waste Basket)Contained (Such as a Waste Basket)

Do Not Use ExtinguisherDo Not Use Extinguisher– Flames Have SpreadFlames Have Spread– SolventsSolvents– Smoke, Products of CombustionSmoke, Products of Combustion– Uncontained, Fire and/or Heat/Smoke Uncontained, Fire and/or Heat/Smoke

Block Evacuation PathBlock Evacuation Path

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Fire Emergency ProceduresFire Emergency Procedures

Fire Alarm Pull Stations, Typically Fire Alarm Pull Stations, Typically Located:Located:– Elevator Lobby Area; and/or Elevator Lobby Area; and/or – Near the Emergency Exit Doors Leading Near the Emergency Exit Doors Leading

to the Stairwellsto the Stairwells Call 9-911, Then Contact SecurityCall 9-911, Then Contact Security

– 79790 ( for 1111 Franklin Street)79790 ( for 1111 Franklin Street) Warn Others in Immediate AreaWarn Others in Immediate Area Use Fire Extinguisher Only if It’s a Use Fire Extinguisher Only if It’s a

Small Fire and Safe to Do SoSmall Fire and Safe to Do So

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Fire Emergency Building Fire Emergency Building EvacuationEvacuation

Will Cover at Future Safety MeetingWill Cover at Future Safety Meeting– Evacuation Plans: Building SpecificEvacuation Plans: Building Specific– Need Floor Warden ParticipationNeed Floor Warden Participation

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Typical Extinguisher/Fire Pull Typical Extinguisher/Fire Pull Station LocationsStation Locations

FireExtinguisher

Fire AlarmPull Station

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Fire Prevention TripsFire Prevention Trips

Minimize Paper Minimize Paper Accumulation in Accumulation in Offices, Storage Offices, Storage AreasAreas

Electrical Cords in Electrical Cords in Good ConditionGood Condition

Use Surge Use Surge ProtectorsProtectors

Electrical Circuits Electrical Circuits Not OverloadedNot Overloaded

Turn Off Coffee Turn Off Coffee Pots, Cup Pots, Cup Warmers, Warmers, Computers, Computers, Copiers, and Copiers, and Printers at End Printers at End of Dayof Day

Care in Using Care in Using Microwave Microwave OvensOvens

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Fire Extinguishers at HomeFire Extinguishers at Home

Same Principles in the UseSame Principles in the Use Select ABC TypeSelect ABC Type Location of Home Fire ExtinguishersLocation of Home Fire Extinguishers

– Kitchen (Not Right Next to Stove)Kitchen (Not Right Next to Stove)Rating 1A10BCRating 1A10BC

– Garage/WorkshopGarage/WorkshopRating 2A10BCRating 2A10BC

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Think Fire SafetyThink Fire Safety

Be About Be About

Fire SafetyFire Safety

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