Capitol University

Corrales Extension/Osmeña Extension Streets

9000 - Cagayan de Oro City
Misamis Oriental, Philippines

FIRE FIGHTING
SEMINAR/WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 30, 2017

Mr. Bernardo L. Cortes Jr., MBM, LPT

Head, Security Department
Fire Fighting
Seminar

Mr. Bernardo L. Cortes Jr., MBM, LPT

Head, Security Department – CU/CUBED
 Fire Fighting
When faced with fire,
you must make SPLIT SECOND DECISIONS:

How do I operate
Do I want to put
this thing, anyway?
off the fire or just
run away?

Do I need help?
 Fire Fighting
Time is critical ….
must be able to
make split-second Am I capable of Class of Extinguisher
decisions with putting off the fire? vs
Type of Fuel?
confidence.
Size of Extinguisher
vs
Size of the Fire? Safer way to turn
off fuel source?

Do environmental conditions indicate that

fighting this type of fire would endanger
me or others?
 Fire needs
1. Fuel,
2. Oxygen &
3. Heat
in order to burn.

In simple terms, fire extinguishers remove

one of these elements which
•COOLS the burning fuel and/ or
•DISPLACES oxygen
 CLASSES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Class A for ordinary combustible
materials such as paper, wood,
cardboard, and most plastics.

Class B fires involve flammable or combustible

liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil.

Class C fires involve electrical

equipment, such as appliances, wiring,
circuit breakers and outlets.

NEVER USE WATER ON “CLASS C” FIRES !

•the risk of electrical shock is far too great!
 MAP
Mono-Ammonium HCFC
Phosphate HydroChloroFluoroCarbon
 SAFETY LEVER
LOCK PIN

HANDLE
PRESSURE
GAUGE
CASING

LABEL
DISCHARGE
NOZZLE

PARTS OF A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
Safety Pin
 OK to
PRESSURE GAUGE
Use

NEEDS
REFILLING
Unstable Footing
Stable Footing
It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher .

Remember the acronym PASS which stands for

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
1. Pull the PIN.
To unlock the
“extinguisher lever”.

If there is a plastic
lock – TWIST the pin
to cut the plastic
lock/seal.
2. Aim at the BASE of
the fire.
If you aim at the
FLAMES the
extinguishing agent
will fly right through
and do no good.

HIT THE SOURCE OF

THE FUEL.
3. Squeeze the TOP
handle or lever.

This depresses a
button that releases
the PRESSURIZED
extinguishing agent
in the extinguisher.
4. SWEEP from
SIDE TO SIDE
• Use the extinguisher
from a safe distance

• Once the fire is out,

keep an eye on the
area in case it

RE-IGNITES.
 Before deciding to fight a fire, be certain that:

1. Call for help before attempting to extinguish a serious

fire. (112, 160)

• Let EVERYONE KNOW that there is a fire.

• Let somebody SEEK THE HELP of Security, Safety and

Medical personnel.

• If you have more than one fire extinguisher, consider

asking another mature and responsible person to use it
in tandem with you.

• TWO HEADS are better than one.

 Before deciding to fight a fire, be certain that:
1. X
2. Check for your own safety before starting to
extinguish a fire.

• Are you PHYSICALLY CAPABLE to extinguish a fire?

• Look for your EXIT points.
• Do not attempt to put out a fire emitting TOXIC
smoke.
• Check for structural safety of the building.
• Remember that your LIFE is more important than
property.
 Before deciding to fight a fire, be certain that:
3. ASSESS THE FIRE
• SMOKE will NOT SUFFOCATE you.

• Have the PROPER TYPE of fire extinguisher.

(ABC type)

• The fire won't block your exit. (ESCAPE PLAN)

4. YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER WORKS Fire Extinguisher is

equipped with a gauge, the needle should be in the
green zone - not too high and not too low.

5. You know how to use your fire extinguisher.

SAFETY REMINDERS
1. Do not DROP the fire extinguishers.
2. Do not POINT the nozzle to anyone,
including yourself.
3. Do not PRESS TOO HARD on the lever,
just small squirts.
4. FACE the direction of the wind.
5. Do not OVER DO it.
QUESTIONS ?
 Once Again

Mr. Bernardo L. Cortes Jr., MBM, LPT

Chief Security Officer
Security Department
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING