CHAPTER # 04

FIRE EXTINGUISHER
It is a portable device that discharges a jet of water,
foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.
Types of Fire Extinguishers
The 4 most common types of fire extinguishers are:
1.Water
2.Mechanical Foam
3.Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
4.Dry Chemical powder
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER ACCORDING TO
TRANSPORTAION :
•Handled fire extinguishers
•Cart mounted extinguishers
Colour Coding of fire Extinguisher:
Parts of Fire Extinguisher
RULES FOR FIGHTING FIRE
Fire can be very dangerous and you should always be certain that will not
endanger yourself or others when attempting to put out a fire
For the reason, when fire is discovered …..
•Assist any person in immediate danger to safety , if it can be accomplished
without risk to your self
•Call 101 or activate the building fire alarm.
If the fire is small (and only after having done these 2 things) you may attempt
to use an extinguisher put it out
Do not fight the fire if….
•You don’t have adequate or appropriate equipment
•You might inhale toxic smoke
•Your instincts tell you not to
Final rule
•The final rule is to always position yourself with an exit or means of escape
at your back before you attempt to use an extinguisher to put out a fire
•In case the extinguisher malfunction ,or something unexpected happen you
need to be able to get out quickly
ACTIVITY
An extinguisher with an A rating is designed for use
on which type of fire?

A fire involving energized electrical equipment

A fire involving flammable liquids

A fire involving combustible metals

None of the above

A fire involving flammable liquids is classified as which
type of fire?

Class A

Class D

Class B

None of the above

Class B fires are those fires that occur involving paper
and wood.
True
False

After the fire has been extinguished, it is important to

watch the site for re-ignition.
True
False

According to local, state and national codes and

regulations, fire extinguishers must be maintained bi-
annually.
True
False
Describe what the acronym "PASS"
means

A. Pull, aim, squirt, squeeze.

B. Pull, arm, squeeze, sweep

C. Pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.
D.
Pull, arm, sweep, swoosh.
If you choose to fight a fire, where should you
position yourself?

Outside the room to avoid being trapped by the fire

Next to a window so you can jump if your efforts to extinguish the fire are
unsuccessful

Six to eight feet from the fire, between the fire and your escape route

As close to the fire as possible to ensure maximum efficiency of the

extinguisher