Fire Safety

Date:12/21/20
 Agenda

Fire & Extinguishing methods

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Fire Evacuation Procedure

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 FIRE
 A chemical chain reaction with the combination of fuel,
heat and oxygen.

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 Extinguishing methods

 Removing any of the three components of the fire

triangle. There are three basic methods:
 Starving: Removing fuel
 Smothering: Cutting off oxygen supply
 Cooling: Reducing Heat

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 Classification of Fire
 Class A Fire: Fire in ordinary combustible
materials such as wood , paper, cloth etc.

 Class B Fire: Fire in flammable liquids such

as petrol, gasoline and paint etc.

 Class C Fire: Fire in electrical equipment,

such as appliances, wiring and circuit
breakers

 Class D Fire: Fire in combustible metals and

alloys

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 DOs and DON’Ts
 Class A  Ordinary Combustibles:
 Keep storage and working areas free of trash
 Place oily rags in covered containers
 Class B  Flammable liquids or gases:
 Don’t refuel gasoline-powered equipment in a confined
space, in the presence of an open flame, or while the
equipment is hot
 Keep flammable liquids stored in a tightly closed
container and away from spark producing sources

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 DOs and DON’Ts
 Class C  Electrical Equipment:
 Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the
circuit
 Investigate any appliance or electrical equipment that
smells strange. Unusual odors can be the first sign of a
potential fire
 Utility lights should always have some type of wire guard
over them

 Class D  Flammable metals:

 Knowledge of the properties of the metals and using good
judgment and common sense will assist you in controlling
or avoiding potential fires/reactions

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 Agenda

Fire & Extinguishing methods

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Fire Evacuation Procedure

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 Types of Extinguishers

 Class A extinguishers (Water fire extinguishers)

 Class B (Foam fire extinguishers)
 Class C (Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers)
 Class D (Metals and sand extinguishers)

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 Types of Extinguishers

CLASS A CLASS B

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 Types of Extinguishers

CLASS C CLASS D

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 How to use a Fire Extinguisher

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 Fire Prevention & Protection Systems

Automatic Fire Detector

Automatic Sprinkler

FIRE ALARM,
MCP(Manual Call Point)

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 Agenda

Fire & Extinguishing methods

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Fire Evacuation Procedure

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 Action in Case of a Fire
 Don’t panic and have a presence of mind. Always
remember RACE guidelines.
 R- Rescue and remove any other stuck people from the
vicinity/area
 A - Alarm. Call the fire service department immediately
 C - Confine the fire by closing all doors and windows
 E - Extinguish if the fire is small; but know your
extinguisher type and operation steps well before

MCP
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 Action in Case of Evacuation Order
 Follow the instructions of the Floor Marshall
 Leave the floor immediately by using the nearest exit/
the exit assigned to you
 Never use lifts unless asked to do so by fire personnel
 Report to your Floor Marshall at your assembly point.
You should be aware of your assembly area
 Do not enter the building until declared clear of danger

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 Evacuation Route Map

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 Safety Tips:
If Your Cloths Catch Fire:

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 Thank you

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