REFRESHER COURSE

FIRE DEPT.
FUNDAMENTAL
EXTINGUISHER
SCBA
CASE STUDY
Definitions: Fire Triangle
To burn a fire needs
fuel, an ignition
source (like a spark)
and oxygen.

Remove any of
these and the fire
will go out
Definition: Flashpoint
Flashpoint is the temperature
at which a liquid gives off
sufficient vapor to ignite if an
ignition source is present.
Typically the lower the flash
point, the greater the fire
hazard. Any substance with
a flashpoint near or below
room temperature should be
handled as posing a real fire
hazard.
Definitions: Flammable and
Combustible
Combustible liquids
have flashpoints above
37.77 C.

Flammable liquids have
flashpoints below
37.77 C
Classes of Fires
Ordinary Combustibles: paper, cloth,
upholstery, trash, most plastic, wood...
Flammable liquids and greases;
petrol, diesel, kerosene, oil, paint,
cleaning fluids, cooking oil...
Energized electrical components:
appliances, wiring...
Combustible metals: potassium,
magnesium...
PASS Method
(Other types require slightly
different techniques.)

P Pull the pin. Hold the
extinguisher with nozzle
pointing away from you
and release the locking
mechanism
A Aim low. Point the
extinguisher at the base of
the fire
S Squeeze / Strike the lever

S Sweep the nozzle from
side to side.
Fire Extinguisher Training
Take fire
extinguisher training
Never attempt to
fight fire unless you
have complete
confidence you can
put it out

Monthly Inspections
Fire Services
inspects fire
extinguishers on a
monthly basis
If you come across
an extinguisher that
has not been
checked recently,
please notify Fire
Services
Firefighting Decision Criteria
Know locations of
extinguishers in your area and
how to use them.
Always sound the alarm
regardless of fire size.
Avoid smoky conditions.
Decision Tree
Dont attempt to fight unless:
Alarm is sounded.
Area is being evacuated.
Someone has called for help.
Fire is small and contained.
You have safe egress route (can be
reached without exposure to fire).
If in doubt, evacuate!

REACT
upon discovery of fire or smoke
Remove persons in immediate danger!
Ensure doors are closed! (confine fire/smoke)
Activate the building alarm !
Call for help !
Treat ALL fires as DANGEROUS!
Continue a complete building evacuation
Do not attempt to fight a fire UNLESS you are
trained and confident in use of a fire
extinguisher #

Be Cautious !!!!
for
FIRE IS NOT SPREADING (small and
contained)
EXIT IS CLEAR (fight fire with your back to an
exit )
HAVE SOMEONE BACK YOU UP!
GET ASSISTANCE BEFORE TRYING TO FIGHT A FIRE!
SMOKE dangerous gases #
OK, Its out
Now What?
WATCH the fire area
If the fire flares up again repeat!
If you cant control the fire, LEAVE immediately!
Evacuate building and go on closing the door.
Recharge or replace any used fire extinguisher!
LETS REVISE
SCBA
When do we use SCBA?
Oxygen deficient atmospheres / confined
spaces.
Gas incidents.
Chemical incidents.
Salvage and clean-up operations.
True unknowns.
Whenever in doubt.
S.C.B.A. cant protect you from:
Gases absorbed through skin
Intense heat
Empty air supply
Radiation
How much time do you have
with the SCBA?
Its never enough, but you have about 30
minutes if:
Youre in good cardiovascular health.
Not stressed out.
Good fit on mask

Factors that affect fit of mask
Weight gain/loss
Facial hair
Shape of face
Good seal
Safety Check
Cylinder pressure
Low air alarm (Warning Whistle)
High pressure line
Regulator
Mainline valve
Safety Check cont.
Low pressure hose
Damaged Visor
Face piece straps
Face piece seal


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