MAKWANAS ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

What is Fire.
Fire Triangle
Classifications of Fire.
How to extinguish Fire
Construction of Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Working of portable fire extinguishers
Precautions While Using Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Quick Check for working of Portable Fire Extinguisher
How to use a Portable Fire Extinguisher.
Reporting an emergency.
Building Evacuation
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Fire Triangle
In order to have a fire, three things
are necessary

These three requisites for having a

fire are represented as triangle,
known as the fire triangle. If one side
of the triangle is removed, the
triangle will cease to exist; likewise if
one or more of the three essentials
needed for a fire is removed.
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Fire Triangle
Extinguishment Theory

Removing Heat
Removing Fuel
Reducing Oxygen

WILL

Inhibit Chemical
Chain Reaction
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Classes of Fire
CLASS A:
Fires are those that occur to combustible
materials like wood, fabric, paper, etc.

CLASS B:
Fires are those that occur to inflammable
liquids like oil paints, gasoline, alcohol,
chemicals etc.

CLASS C:
Fires are those that occur to Electricals &
inflammable gases , vapor like LPG Natural
Gas, Hydrogen, and Acetylene.

CLASS D:
Fires in certain combustible metals like Mg,
Na, K etc.
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Different Kinds of Extinguishers
The 4 most common fire extinguishers
All Purpose Water
All Purpose Water
Use on CLASS A fires

Foam
Foam
Use on CLASS B

Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical

Dry Chemical
Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires
Powder
Carbon Dioxide
Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires
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Water Type Fire Extinguisher

Use on CLASS A fires

Pressurized water
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Use on Flammable liquids, oil, grease

Dry Chemical Powder
Use on CLASS A,
CLASS B, and CLASS
C fires
Fine powder under
pressure
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Dry Chemical Powder

 Handle
Pressure Guage

Safety Pin

For Pressure
For Hose Gauge
Connection

Extinguisher Material : Mono Ammonium Phosphate

Store Pressure Type Fire Extinguisher
Best Suitable for Class A, Class B & Class C Fire
Can not be use second time
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Extinguisher Material : Sodium
Bicarbonate / Potassium Bicarbonate
Welded Cylinder
Small Diameter internal cartridge
Contains CO2 Gas
Best Suitable for Class A, Class B &
Class C Fire
Can not be use second time Discharge Hose

Precautions :

Keep Away your Head while

using Use on Class A, CLASS B and CLASS C fires
Dont panic due to heavy noise
Extinguisher Material : CO2
Seamless Cylinder
Small Diameter
Horn Shape Hose Handle
Best Suitable for Electrical Fire
Can be use second time ( If
Pressure is there in fire
extinguisher
Horn Shape Hose

Precautions :

Dont Touch to ice formed on

hose
Dont panic due to heavy noise
Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires
Use Of Fire Extinguisher
Carbon- Dry Chemical ABC
Class of fire & Fuel Foam (Mono Ammonium
Dioxide powder Phosphate powder)

CLASS A
Good Poor Fair Very good
(Wood, Paper, clothe etc.)

CLASS B
Good Very good Very good Very good
(Liquid Fuels)

CLASS C
Do not use Very good Very good Very good
(Gaseous)

CLASS D
Do not use Not effective Very good Very good
(Mg, Na, K etc.)
 Quick Check

Is It Ready To Use ?
1. Check the gauge. The pressure
indicator should be in the green
zone. (CO2 extinguishers do not
have pressure gauges.)

2. The extinguisher should have a

current inspection tag.

3. The pin and handle should be

secured with a plastic tab seal.

4. The extinguisher and hose should

be free of any visible damage.
In your building, know the
location of:

1. The nearest exit.

2. A secondary route of
escape.
3. The location of fire
extinguishers.
4. The location of fire
alarm
Only fight a fire in the Initial stage
evacuation routes should be established, and all employees
should be drilled to use same route.
Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit and
unobstructed.
Exits should be clearly marked
Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
Assemble at least 100 feet from building
Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the police
department, fire department, or EHS staff.
 The P.A.S.S. Method
Aim at the base of Fire

Pull the pin.

Squeeze the lever.

Sweep the
agent.
 Call the Officer In charge On ph.
Also Dial 101 to the fire Brigade Office
It is not recommended you stay in the
building to call. Call from a nearby
building or a cell phone.
Give as much information as possible
 NEVER fight a fire if any of the following apply:

Dont have the proper extinguisher or

equipment

Fire has spread beyond its point of origin

Your instincts tell you GET OUT

Any Questions?