Fire Safety

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Fire Safety
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Fire Tetrahedron

• Consists of 4 sides

Oxygen
Fuel
Heat
Chain of Reaction
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Classes of Fire

• Class A
• wood, cloth, paper, cardboard
• Class B
• flammable or combustible liquids, gases
• Class C
• energized electrical equipment
• Class D
• combustible metal, chemical reaction
• Class K
• vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats

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Common Types of Fire Extinguishers

• Water
• Dry Chemical
• CO2 and Halon

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Exit Doors

• Must be able to open from the inside at all times
  without keys, tools
• Device such as a panic bar that locks only from
  the outside is permitted
• Must be free of any device or alarm that could
  restrict emergency use if the device or alarm
  fails

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Exit Marking

• Each exit must be clearly visible and marked with
  an Exit sign
• Each exit route door must be free of decorations
  or signs that obscure the visibility of the door

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Fire Evacuation Plan
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Fire Extinguisher Inspection

• Inspect monthly to ensure
• Proper location and it is accessible
• Discharge nozzle or horn is not obstructed,
• cracked or dirty
• Operating instructions on the nameplate are
• legible
• Lock pins and tamper seals are in place
• Full and ready for use
• Has an inspection tag

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In Case of Fire or Smoke

• Call 911 first
• Activate the fire alarm
• Alert others
• Evacuate the building
• Meet in rendezvous site

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Using a Fire Extinguisher
Remember the PASS word Keep your back to a
clear escape route, Stand back 6 to 8 feet
from the fire, PASS
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After the Fire is Out

• Once the fire is extinguished, exit the building
• Recharge or replace any used extinguishers

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Questions
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