RESPOND TO FIRE EMERGENCY IN BUILDINGS | How to distinguish types of fire extinguisher? [Part 1]

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • Key things about extinguisher:
    °Fire Extinguishers are normally found near exit doors/staircase/lobbies
    °Break glass to access to key
    °Within 15 metres coverage
    °Fight small tires only - Do not charge into a big fire with only a fire extinguisher
    °Only last about 10-15 minutes under continuous usage
    PASS technique
    The most correct and most effective way to use an extinguisher is known as the PASS technique:
    P - Pull off the safety pin
    A - Aim nozzle at the base of the fire
    S - Squeeze grip lever firmly
    S - Sweep from side to side
    Types of Fire Extinguishers
    Foam Extinguishers
    These fire extinguishers may be used for fires caused by various organic materials including wood, coal, textiles, fabrics, cardboard and paper among other things as well as flammable liquids including petrol and paint.
    Water Extinguishers
    Water extinguishers are mostly used for class A fire risk. In most premises, it is necessary to have either foam or water extinguishers. It has a bright red label.
    This type of extinguisher is used for fires caused by various organic materials including fabrics, textiles, coal, wood, cardboard and paper among others. It should not be used for kitchen fires, fires caused by flammable gas and liquids as well as fires that involve electrical equipment.
    Dry Powder Extinguishers
    These can also be used for fires involving electrical equipment. There are also special dry powder extinguishers that are typically used for fires caused by flammable metals. The label colour for this type of extinguisher is blue.
    Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers
    CO2 extinguishers are mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms. They also put out Class B fires. CO2 extinguishers suffocate fires by displacing the oxygen the fire needs to burn. This type of extinguisher has a black label.
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