Conducted Training to:

AGNICE Contracting JAFZA Dubai

Trainer: Syed Neyaz Ahmad
Safety Engineer (Emarat)
Date: 13.11.2021
 Purpose of Training
⚫ What is the purpose of Fire Fighting Training?

⚫ Take a preventive measures to avoid Fire.

⚫ Raise the awareness of ERT members

⚫ What to do in case of Fire Emergency?

 FIRE WATCH
• An individual who is trained in the proper use of fire
extinguishers and is familiar with the fire alarm system
and/or emergency notification procedures.
• The fire watch must be present during work, breaks, and
at least 30 minutes after the work has ended to guard
against fire.
Employee (Persons Performing Hot Work) Responsibilities
• Completely adhering to the requirements
of this program and attending required training;

• Understanding the emergency procedures in

the event of a fire and shall have an
awareness of the inherent risks involved;

• Stopping hot work operations and

notifying management if
an unsafe condition is identified.
 FIRE CLASSIFICATION
• CLASS A: Wood, Cloth, Paper, Rubber, Carpets,
Rubbish, Wool and Many Plastics, etc.

• CLASS B: Diesel, Oil Base Paints, Oils, Grease,

Petrol, Kerosene, Thinners, Benzene,
Other Chemicals, etc.

• CLASS C: Natural Gas, Vinyl Chloride, Methane,

Propane, Butane, LPG, Ethane, Acetylene,
Hydrogen, etc.

• CLASS D: Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium,

Sodium, Lithium, Potassium, etc.
 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Which Fire Extinguisher is Suitable
Fire Extinguishing
Status of Fire
Class Method Carbon
Water AFFF Foam DCP
Dioxide

A
Solid Combustible
Material
Cooling ✓ ✓  ✓

B Flammable Liquids Starvation  ✓ ✓ ✓

C
Flammable/
Explosive Gases
Starvation    ✓

Smothering &
D
Fire in Combustible
Metals Starvation    Special DCP
Required
 BEFORE USING EXTINGUISHER, YOU MUST CHECK
❖Know your fire extinguishers, it prevents improper use.
❖Know how to lift and operate the extinguisher.
❖The extinguisher must match the fire / fuel source.
❖The extinguisher must be large enough to put out the fire.
❖The extinguisher must be fully charged, check it
before you step up to the fire.
❖Always remember to begin fighting the
fire from a safe distance at least 10 ft (≈3 meters).
 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD FIRE EXTINGUISHER
❖Should be kept in upright position.
❖Should have a locking pin.
❖Should have a controllable discharge.
❖Should have some visible indication;
Whether the extinguisher is full or empty.

❖Shall have suitable internal coating if required.

❖Should have good quality paint, resistant to weather.
 HOW TO PREVENT FIRE
➢Maintain good housekeeping– always clean up- deposit in bins
➢Place oily rags in covered containers.
➢Don’t refuel Gasoline powered equipment when running or hot.
➢Store flammable liquids / chemicals away from heat sources.
➢Use flammable liquids in well ventilated areas.
➢Look for and report damaged electrical wiring, broken fittings.
➢Keep motors clean and in good working order to prevent over heating.
➢Don’t overload power outlets or extension leads.
➢Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that smells strange.
Colour Code of Fire Extinguishers
 Location of Fire Extinguishers
• Should be Hang in proper support at visible places or in box.
 Inspection of Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Extinguisher ID # e.g. EMARAT-1
• Location of F/E e.g. Gantry- 2
• Type of F/E e.g. Water, CO2, POWDER or Foam
• Capacity of F/E e.g. 9 kg, 5 kg
• Seal available.
• Pin available.
• Pressure gauge in green.
• Body condition.
• Handle is good
• Nozzle is ok
• Hose condition
• Inspection tag
 QUIZ
An APW (water extinguisher) is safe to use on an electrical fire.
A. a. True
B. b. False

Which type of extinguisher has a hard horn on the end of a flexible hose or metal arm?
A. APW (air-pressurized water)
B. CO2 (carbon dioxide)
C. ABC (dry chemical)
 QUIZ
• Fire extinguisher marked with an A is used on:

A. Oil fires
B. Electrical fires
C. Paper material fires
D. None of the above
 QUIZ
• Fire extinguishers marked with a B can be used on:

A. Paper, trash
B. Oil or Grease
C. Electrical
D. Non of the above
 Is this right to keep in this condition?
Is PPE is right for person during hot work?
 If fire out of control CALL

DIAL 997 (Civil defence)

 THANK YOU
Any Question?
Regulatory Background:
▪ OSHA’s Welding, Cutting, & Brazing 1910.252
▪ NFPA 51B-1962 (Welding/Cutting)(INC-BR)

▪ OSHA PSM 29 CFR 1910.119

▪ Various Other OSHA references within standards