FIRE CONTROL

TRAINERS GUIDE
FIRE CONTROL:
Choosing and Using Fire Extinguishers
INTRODUGTION
Thank-you and congrarulations for selecting our "Fire Control: Choosing and
Using Fire Extinguishers" training package. Fire causes millons of dollars worth
of damage to business and industry every year in Austrdia, and the majority of
businesses destroyed by fire never reopen. So it is in the interest of every
employee to not only prevent fires but also to be prepared to combat ttrem when
necessary and safe to do so.
This training package has been designed to help prevent loss and damage to
your business from the destrrctive force of fire. fu mentioned in the video, the
best form of fire control is prevention, but accidents will happen and it is in these
situations ttrat your staff must be prepared to aa immediately safely, and with
confidence to control a fire.
Ttris video training package will train your staff by
$ving
them ideas to not only
prevent fires, but details the appropriate steps for them to take in the
unfortunate event of a fire in the workplace. They will learn to select the best
fire extinguisher for the
job
and to use it with confidence.
They will also discover the dangerous consequences of using the wrong
extinguisher.
Written and produced in Australia, "Fire Control" uses easy to understand
language, and dearly spells out the dangers of a fire in the workplace while at
the same time highlighting the need for prompt, safe, effective action on behalf
of your staff.
To assist learning and to enhance the value of discussion, we suggest that all
trainees are encouraged to take concise notes.
It is also important ttrat you understand the trainer's gurde and can conduct ttre
training with confi dence.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFOHE YOU START YOUH TBAINING SESSION: PAGE
I Key to Symbols ............3
I Planning and Preparation .......... ....................4
I Trainers check list ........... ..............5
f Presentation
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Thaining Session Outline ........6
f Tlaining Session Timetable ...........9
BEFORE THE VIDEO:
I Introducing ttre Session ............ ...................10
I Statementof Objectives............. ..................11
ABOUT THE VIDEO:
I Introducing Video
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"Fire Control" ..,...........L2
DURING THE VIDEO:
I Pause Break
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Exercise One ......... ................13
AFI'ER
I
I
r
r
THE VIDEO:
'
Discussion break; questions for discussion............ ...,,...L4
Test of Objective ........15
Summary ...................15
Ending the Session .....................15
AFI'EFI THE THAINING SESSION:
f CaringforyourVideo .......... .......16
HANDOUTS:
f
Questionnaire
f Coloured Overhead Tlansparencies x 2
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KEY TO SYMBOI.S:
SHOW OVEHHEAD TBANSPABENGY
GHOUP DISCUSSION
THAINEFI SPEAKING
ROLE PLAY
THAINER TO HECOBD PABTICIPANTS' INPUT ON WHITE BOAHD
WRITING EXEHCISE
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BEFOBE YOU START YOUB TBAINING
sEssroN
Ttre three vital ingrediens of any training session are
T PLANNING
I PREPARATION, AND
I PRESENTAT]ON
PI.ANNING
What you will need:
I Video and WMonitor
I Video cassette'Tire Control"
I White board or dralk board
I Note paper and pencils
I Test of Objective
f Copies of
Questionnaire
I Answer Sheets
I Overhead Projector
f Overhead Projection sheets
PREPAFIATION
Gather all of the uaining aids for this learning session
and in a quiet place read the trainers guide and preview
the video to ensureyou understand it.
Display each OHP and practise what you will say to
encourage learning and revise the information discussed
in the training video.
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TRAINEBS MANUAL CHEGK LIST:
D Test of Objective
E Tlaining Equipment (Video,
TV monitor etc)
E Workshees
E Pens or pencils for participans
tr White board markers
tr Do the white board markers work?
E Have you notified all attenders of place, time ...
and the subjea title?
E Have you cued the video back to ttre start?
tr Is the meeting room ready?
tr Do you require morning or afternoon tea?
E Have you previewed the video?
E Have you read, and do you understand, the
Tlainers Guide?
EI Have you practised using training aids i.e.
white board, video etc?
Once you have checked all these prerequisites, you are
ready for the Presentation.
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TBAINING SESSION OUTLINE
PRESENTATION
Your video training session will be more effective if you
take the time to consider ttre following points:
THE SIZE OF YOUR AUDIENCE
If you are using a 25-inch television or monitor you
should limit your audience to no more than 20 people.
This allows everyone an adequate view of the screen and
is a comfortable number for discussions. For larger
groups you should have more monitors or use a video
projection screen if possible.
LAYOUT OF THE HOOM
A semi-circle or "IJ" shape is the most desirable way for
the participants of this training session to be seated, with
the television in the centre and white board and
overhead projector off to one side. It affords everyone an
unimpaired view of the television and will be a
comfortable arrangement for discussion after the video.
Alternatively, have the participants seated around a
conference table which will also provide them with a
firm zurface upon which to write.
Shade the windows and dim the lights to avoid glare on
the screen when playing the video and using the
overhead projections, however keep in mind that the
trainees may wish to take notes.
Place monitors at a comfortable viewing height In most
cases this means ttre bottom of ttre screen should be at
the audience's eye level.
Ttre bottom of the overhead projector screen should be
approximately 1.5 metres off ttre floor,
HEFRESHMENTS
Because of the recommended length of this training
session it may be beneficial to have a break at some
stage for refreshments. Avoid interrupting the video
except for the scheduled pause break, but a break before
or during the discussion period will help to keep the
participants alert and interested. If possible keep the
refreshments out of sight of the group, eittrer in anottrer
room or behind the seating area.
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TBAINING SESSION OUTLINE
VOLUME
Play the tape before the participants arrive to set the
correct volume level. As a general rule, find a level that
is comfortable and audible from all positions in the
room, then increase it slightly as the level will seem
lower in a room full of people.
INTHODUCING THE SESSION
Decide how best you are going to promote and maintain
interest in each subject. Think of a past experience, a
true story a rhetorical questioq a dramatic action or a
simple statement, which will lead the participants'
interest into *re training session.
PRESENTING THE VIDEO
Make sure you are familiar with the information
contained within ttre video and its format.
DISCUSSION BREAKS
Encourage all trainees to participate during the
discussion breaks as it will be a valuable aid in assessing
the participants' comprehension and will help to danfy
any doubdul points. If *re trainees are not forthcoming
with questions, then asking some yourself may help.
write all poins of the discussion on the white board or
chalk board and have a copy made and sent to
management.
OVEBHEAD PHOJECTIONS
A full-colour overhead projection is included with ttris
package. It is a valuable training aid and will help in
your discussions and to clarify points when correcting
the
Questionnaire
sheets, but can prove to be a
distraction when not used correctly. Take care when
using overheads that you don't talk to ttre screen. TUrn
off the projeaor ttren turn and talk to the group.
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TRAINING SESSION OUTLINE
EXEBCISE 1: WORKSHEETA
The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate to the
participants the importance of being aware of the
different t)?es of firefighting equipment that are in their
workplace, and the importance of knowing exactly
where they are.
The need for preparation is essential to make this
exercise a meaningful one. Prepare a worksheet for eadr
of the participants ttrat has a plan of their usual work
environment wi*r enough clear space to write on. A plan
of the entire premises may not be necessary in Ore case
of a very large building so
just
stick wittr the usual work
areas. Ttris sheet will be referred to as "Worksheet A'.
The participants will be required to mark on Worksheet
A the locations of fire extinguishen from memory. Then
either hand out a second sheet with all the correct
answers or use an overhead projection to allow any
variances to be corected as a group.
If it is not practical or possible to provide a floor plan to
each participant, then simply asking questions such as
'.\lVhere have you seen a fire extinguisher in area D?",
"What colour was it?" etc. should elicit the same
information. However a floor plan is preferable.
GUESTIONNAIFIE: TEST OF OBJECTIVE
This enables you to gauge the participants'
comprehension of the entire session. Remove the
Questionnaire
sheets from this trainers guide and
reproduce enough for each participant. Allow the
pafticipants to retain the "Test of Objective" results to
use later as an accompaniment to their own notes on
"Fire Conuol
-
Choosing and Using Fire Extinguishers".
SUMMABY
At ttre beginning of ttre training session our aim was to
motivate participans by interest. Now you have the task
of maintaining ttrat interest on the
job.
This can only be
done through a good summary that reinforces the
subject content you have
just
covered.
Remember ttrat PLANNING and PREPAR.AtrION are the
key factors to the successful PRESENT/IIION of any
training session.
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TRAINING SESSION TIMETABLE
BEFOHE THE VIDEO:
Introduction of topic by trainer .......5 minutes
Video
-
Tire Control" section 1 .......................5 minutes
Exercise 1............... ......10 minutes
Video
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"Fire Control" section 2 ...,.....,...........10 minutes
AFTER THE VIDEO:
Disctrssion Break ..........20 minutes
Test of Objective
- Questionnaire
....................20 minutes
Summary.. ......5 minutes
TotalTime Required.. ....75 minutes
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BEFORE THE VIDEO
INTFIODUCING THE SESSION
(allow
5 minutes)
Welcome ttre participans and use yoru interesting story
to introduce the session. Here is an example of what you
could say:
"85o/o of businesses that are destroyed by fire never
reopen. If this place was destroyed by fire it could
possibly mean our
jobs.
That means ttrat eadr of us has a
vested interest in being able to assess the danger and, if
safe to do so, fight a fire that might occur here in our
workplace.
"By the time ttre fire brigade arrive at a fire, it is often
too late for them to save a premises. Ttre best that they
might hope for is to control the fire and prevent it
spreading. This means that if someone could extinguish
the fire before it gets to that stage, they could effectively
save not only the building but also ttreir
job
as well. But
who is this'someone'? Who is this person who should be
responsible for fire prevention and on the alert if a fire
should staft? The answer is you! And that means eadr
and every one ofus here today.
-fhere
are many steps ttrat we can take if and when we
discover a fire that will not only make the fire brigade's
job
a lot easieg but can also save lives.
"Today's training session is all about these practical
steps. These include the first line of defence when
fighting a fire
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ttre fire extinguisher"
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STATEMENT OF OBJECTIUES
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OUTGOME OF TNAINING
OUH OBJECNVES FOR THIS THAINING SESSION
ARE FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO:
I Distinguish ttre different classes of flammable
goods and the tlpes of fires ttrat they produce.
I Identify the different grpes of fire extinguishers
and the dass of fire that they are most effective
in controlling.
Learn the safe and correct method of
firefighting using a hand-held fire extinguisher
or hose reel.
Recognise the danger of using the wrong tlpe
of extinguisher for the fire at hand.
PROCEED TO VIDEO
"FIRE
CONTROT SECTION 1
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ABOUT THE VIDEO
INTBODUCTION
Introduce ttre video in your own words. To assist you in
doing ttris, here is an example of what you could say:
-Iodaywe
are going to watdr a video on fue control and
in particular the use of fire extinguishers. A simple thing
like being able to use a fire extiaguisher quickly and
efficiently could mean the difference between a small
fire that does little damage and a blazing inferno. An
uncontrolled fire in the workplace is undoubtedly our
enemy and we must fight it by first knowing a little
about it."
RUN VIDEO
"FIFIE
CONTROI' SECTION 1
(4
minutes)
(Note
to trainer: do not speok during the:rraviting sessfon)
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PAUSE BREAK
EXEHCISE ONE
The purpose of pausing the video at this point is to
conduct an exercise that will demonstrate to the
participants the importance of being aware of the
different types of firefighting equipment that are ou
hand to combat fire in your own workplace.
Panicipans will also see how we can often fail to notice
the firefighting equipment around us. In the event of a
fire we need to react immediately and with certainry
moving swiftly to ttre firefighting appararus at hand.
Hand out 'Worksheet A' as described in the Preparation
section of this manual. Then inuoduce the exercise; the
following is an example of what you could say:
"During this training session we are going to learn about
HOW to use a fire extinguisher This knowledge will not
be of benefit to us if we are not aware of WHERE this
equipment is located in our workplace."
fuk ttre participants to try and mark on Workheet A the
locations and types of all the firefighting equipment
throughout the areas shown, such as fire exringuishers,
hose reels etc.
(allow
5 minutes to complete)
Hand out a correct sheet or have the trainees correct
their own from an overhead projection.
You may find ttrat many of your staff are unaware of the
presence of firefighting equipment because they becpme
used to seeing it every day. Encourage them to uke more
notice of the fire extinguishers in their own work areas
when they renrrn.
Knowing the location and types of extinguishers that we
have available to us is
just
the first step. Once a fire
starts, we must be ready to combat it with the right
extinguisher and also use it correcdy
Many people are not sure how to use a fire extinguisher
simply because they have never seen one in operation
before. In section two of "Fire Control" we will discover
how to operate the most common forms of fire
extinguishers, the same as those we will find on the
walls of ourworkplace.
RUN V]DEO
"F!HE
CONTROI' SECTION 2
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AFTER THE VIDEO
DISCUSSION BREAK
(Allow
20 minutes)
The purpose of this discussion break is to recap on the
main points discussed in the video, and to expand to
your own specific training requirements upon the
conceps and tedrniques demonstrated. Where possible,
try and relate the demonstrations to the participants'
work siruation.
Display the coloured Overhead Projections to aid in
discussion.
OUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Are there any Class A, B, C, D or E materiab
around our workplace?
What are thqt
What ore some of the mostlikely ways that aftre
could occlt in our workplace?
This is a chance for your staff to discuss the
potential hazards around their own workplace.
Perhaps you could recall an incident in the past
within your own or a similar organisation where a
fire may have actually occurred and discuss the
reasons behind it. Discuss the potential for the
elements of the "fire triangle" to come into
dangerous contact in your workplace.
What are some wrys that we can prevent
ftre
hroughout our workplaceT
USIEN IN PAHNCULqR FOR AI\S\A/EFS SUCH AS:
Replacing wires when insulation becomes frayed or
worn.
Making sure ground connections are sound: a
proper ground provides a safe pattr for electricity if
something goes wrong.
Keeping flammable materials away from heat,
cigarenes, lighs and madrinery
Maintaining equipment and keeping work areas
neat and tidy
Storing hazardous materials safely
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2.
3.
4.
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5. What are the arcect procedures to
follow
in the
event of a
fire,
should one ever occur in our
workplace?
You may wish to have a copy of your company's
emergency procedures to give to each of the
participants.
Write information onto the white board or
blackboard as you disorss.
Ask for any questions, dear up any doubffirl poins
TEST OF OBJECTIVE
This is used to ensure understanding of the entire
session
Hand out 'Questionnaire' and ask the panicipants to
complete it
(allow
20 minutes)
Go over the
Questionnaire
and correct answers where
necessary.
SUMMABY
(allow
5 minutes)
At ttre beginning of *re training session our aim v/as to
motivate participans by interest. Now you have the task
of maintaining that interest on the
job.
This can only be
done through a good summary that reinforces the
subject content you have
just
covered. Again, a good
story will help.
END THE SESSION
Clarify the time, place and topic for the next training
session, then thank everyone for their pafticipation.
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CARING FOB YOUR VIDEO TRAINING
PACKAGE
Your Channel 1 Training Video is an excellent training
tool. Take a little time to care for your investment, and
this training package will continue to serve you well in
many)rears to come.
The following handy hints will extend the life of your
videotapes:
f Alwap rewind your video cassette after use. Ttris
reduces the stress on the tape after you have
played it.
I Store your video @ssette venically in a cool, dry
dust-free environment
I Maintain your tape player in top condition by
letting a professional technician clean the heads
and moving parts at regular intervals.
I If you are using an unfamiliar madrine, play a test
tape first to make sure important tapes won't be
damaged.
I Keep your tapes away from any strong magnetic
fields.
I Do not leave video "paused" for an extended
period as this may cause the tape to stretch, and
reduce the quality of the picnrre.
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Ouestionnaire 1
FIRE EMEBGENGY GHECK LIST
PHOCEDUBE !N THE B/ENT OF A F!RE:
I Alwap Remain
f Raise the
I In All Cases, CaII..........
r
r
the Situation
the Area
I Select the Appropriate
f If Elearical Fire
-
I When Attacking the Fire, DO NOT Place Your Life In Danger
Alwap Have a
I If Unable to Extinguish Fire,
Proceed Immediately to
All Doors and Windows and
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GuelEitionnaine 2
CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER
BUESTION 1
A powderfue extinguisher is colour cod.ed
(a) red with a black band
(b) red with a yellow band
(c) red
(d) red with a white band
GIUESTION 2
Flammabh ltquids such as gasolhe, oil, grease, paints, and thhnen are lenown as
(a)
Class A
(b) Class B
(c)
Class C
(d) Class D
(e)
Class E
(0 Class F
GIUESTION 3
To extinguish afire we must alter the balance of the
"fire
triangle", Ftom the list bebw
circlc each otthe
four
methods used to put
ftes
out.
(a) Cooling, or removal of heat
O)
Switching off electricity
(c) Chemically intemrpting the chain reaction of a fire
(d)
Smothering, or removal of oxygen
(e) Dialling 000
(0 Evacuating the premises
G)
Starvation, or removal of the fuel source
OUESTION 4
When using afoam extinguisher in aftrc you shouW
(a) discharge it directly at the base of the fire
(b) swing it from side to side in a sweeping motion
(c) aim it up into the air so the contents falls on top of the fire
(d) direct the
jet
at a surrounding structure so that the foam flows back over the
burning liquid
(e)
Dial'000
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Guestionnaine
OUESNON 5
When usittg oportablc extinguisher to oltad< afire, how shoul.dyou approoch?
OUESNON 6
Whqt shouldbe donewbh an expeflded extinguisher?
OUESNON 7
What type of combustiblc materials ore involved. in o, Clrrss C
ftre?
OUESNON 8
A water exr&Uuisher is the best tgte to use on oftre that involves eledricityt
TRTJE FALSE
OUESTION 9
Afoottt extirguisher emothens olr wel[os coots.
TRI'E FATSE
OUESTION 1O
Tlrc rislcs irwolved.with afuel spill conbe minimised.by the applicotion of
foant
or sqln'd-
TRI,JE FALSE
GUESTION 1 1
You should. never extinguish o
fire
imtolvhtg
flanmoble
gases until you rcre
certain tlnt you can isotate the souroe of
fuel'
TRI'E FALSE
GUESTION 12
The three elements required.for
fue
to survive ore Fuel, Air
qrrd.
Elearicity.
TRI.JE FALSE
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Ouestionnaire 1 Answer SheeE
F!RE EMERGENGY CHECK LIST
PHOCEDUHE !N THE EVENT OF A FIHE:
f Always Remain CALIUI
I Raise the ALARM
f In All Cases, Call the EIR.E BEIGAITE
I ASSESS ttre Sinration
I EI/ACUATts the Area
I Select the Appropriate EXTINGUISIIER
I If Elearical Fire
-
SWTIICH OFF AIJ,POVI/ER
I When Attacking the Fire, DO NOT Place Your Life In Danger-
Alwap Have a CLFAR I.J,NE OF ESCAPE
I If Unable to E:rtinguish Fire, CLOSE All Doors and Windows and Proceed Immediately
to ALLOCAIED IVACAATI ON POIItff
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0uestionnaire 2 Answer Sheet
CIRCLE THE COBREGT ANSWEB
OUESTION 1 ANSWER
A dty dtem;icr,,lfr.re extinguisher is colour coded.
(d) red with a white band
OUESTION 2 ANSWER
Flommobleliquids such os gasoline, oil, grease, painb, andtltirur.rr ooelanontnas
O)
Class B
GUESTION 3 ANSWEB
To etrtinguish c
ftre
we must olter the balantce of the
fire
triang;leo. From the
listbelwv cbcle each of thefour methods used.to putfires out
(a)
Cooling, or removal of heat
(c)
Chemically intemrpting the drain reacion of a fire
(d)
Smothering or removal of o:qygen
G)
Starvation, or removal of the fuel source
OUESNON 4 ANSWEH
When nsirrg ofoant extirryuisher in afire you should.
(d)
aim at a surrounding structure so that the contents spill bad< over the flames
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GuesLionnaire 3 Answer Sheet
OUESNON 5 ANSWER
When uslng o. portoble extinguisher to ottotlc aftre, how shouldyou approoch?
f With the wind at your bacJ<
f Keeping low, away from smoke
I Wittr a safe line of retreat
OUESTION 6 ANSWER
What should be d,one with on expendeil ertinguisher?
It should always be redrarged by an authorised tedrnician, never replaced on its hook
GUESNON 7 ANSWER
What type of combustible materlols ore involved, in a Glass C
frre?
Flammable Gases
OUESTION B ANSWER
Awater exfinsuisher is the best type to use on ofire thod involves eledricity.
TlIliE FALSE
OUESTION 9 ANSWEH
Afoam extinguisher smothers as weV os cools.
TRI.'E I;ALSE
GUESTION 1O ANSWEH
Tlre rislcs involvedwith afuel spill co,n be minimiseilby the application olfoam
or sand-
TRTJE F;ILSE
OUESTION 11 ANSWEB
You should never extinguish a
fire
involuing'
flammo,ble
gases until you ate
cet'tain that you can isoLate the sourea of
fuel".
TRLJE lj:l.LSiil
GUESTION 12 ANSWEH
The three elements required,forfve to surtive oreFuel, Air and,Eledricity.
.II"LTJL]
FALSE
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