Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA-10

Naqash Kazmi (CFPS®) NFPA

CERTIFIED FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST(CFPS®)
Fire Extinguisher

A Fire Extinguisher is a fire protection device

used to extinguish or control small fires ,
usually used in emergency situations. It is not
intended to use for on an out of control fire.
Classes of Fires
 Class A

Class A Fire is fueled by an ordinary combustible material.

Examples of Class A fire fuels: wood, plastic, paper, cloth,
rubber, household trash.
Class B

Fire is fueled by any flammable liquid or flammable gas.

Examples of Class B fire fuels: gasoline, propane, natural
gas, oil, oil-based paints.
Class C

Fire is fueled by any electrically charge equipment.

Examples of Class C fire fuels: energized appliances,
outlets, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, electronic
devices.
Class D

Fire is fueled by a combustible metal.

Examples of Class D fire fuels: magnesium, potassium,
aluminum, titanium, zirconium.
Class K

Fire is fueled by cooking oils and cooking greases.

Examples of Class K fire fuels: cooking oils and fats.
Fire Extinguishers
Water Type Fire Extinguisher

• Class A Fires Agent.

• Size: 1 ½ gallon to 5 gallons.
• Stream Reach 30 – 40 feet Discharge Time 45 Seconds to 3 Min.
• Water-type extinguishers should be protected against freezing if they
are exposed to temperatures lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Antifreeze may be added to the tank or the tank can be stored in
warm areas.
Fire Extinguishers
AFFF Type Fire Extinguisher

• Use on Class A and Class B fires.

• Excellent for vapor suppression on small liquid fuel spills.
• AFFF extinguishers store a specific amount of AFFF concentrate mixed
with water.
• AFFF extinguishers have an air aspirating nozzle that aerates the foam
solution producing a better foam than a standard water extinguisher
nozzle.
Fire Extinguishers
Halon Type Fire Extinguisher

• Class B & C Fires.

• Operating Principle: Liquefied Compressed Gas .
• Gas Stream Reach 4 - 18 feet.
• 2 – 20 lb. Discharge Time: 8 – 18 Seconds Wheeled - 150 lb. Discharge
Time: 30 –44 Seconds.
Fire Extinguishers
CO2 Type Fire Extinguisher

• ClassB & C Fires.

• Liquefied Compressed Gas.
• Stream Reach Hand-carried – 3 to 8 feet Wheeled – 8 to 10 feet.
• Discharge Time Hand-carried – 8 to 30 seconds.
• Wheeled – 26 to 65 seconds.
• CO2 Hand-Carried 2 ½ to 20 lbs.
• CO2 Wheeled Units 50 to 100 lbs.
Fire Extinguishers
DCP Type Fire Extinguisher

• Class A B & C Fires or B & C.

• Gas Cartridge or Stored Pressure Size 2 ½ To 30 lbs.
• Stream Reach Hand-Carried Stored- Pressure or Cartridge; 5 to 20 feet.
• Discharge Time 8 to 25 Seconds.
Characteristics of Extinguishers.
Characteristics of Extinguishers.
Fire Extinguishers Placement.
Fire Extinguishers Placement.
Maximum Area in Square Feet.
Comparison of Extinguishers.
Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
• Maintenance should be performed periodically, but at least once
every 12 months, after each use, or when an inspection shows that
the need is obvious.
Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
Inspection & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers