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Fire and Rescue BKRISE
Fire and Rescue BKRISE
WHAT IS FIRE
?
FIRE
LIGHT(FLAME).
The Fire Triangle
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
Class of Symbol Material involved Method of Most suitable
fire extinguishments extinguishing agent
A
Solid Combustible Material e.g. Wood, Cooling, Water
paper, plastic, rubber, grass, dry Starvation.
vegetation
B
Flammable Liquids e.g. petroleum Smothering, Foam, DCP, CO2
products, oil and lubricants. Starvation
D
Reactive Metal Fires Smothering, Chain Special DCP, TEC etc
e.g. Na, Ti, Mg, Uranium, Zirconium etc. breaking
PRINCIPLES OF FIRE EXTINCTION
AIR SMOOTHERING
FUEL
HEAT
FUEL AIR
FUEL
AIR
HEAT STARVATION
COOLING HEAT
Methods of Extinguishment
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CLASSIFICATION OF FIRST AID FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENTS (FAFF)
1. FIRE BUCKETS
2. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
3. DCP EXTINGUISHER
4. CO2 EXTINGUISHER
Mechanical Foam Extinguishers
Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) Extinguishers
Carbon-Di-Oxide (CO2) Extinguishers
HOSE BOX AND HYDRANT
HYDRANT OPERATIONS
Holding of Branch
Select correct
Extinguisher
Fight Fire
Rescue
Rope
Hand Tools
Power tools
Respiratory Equipment
– Easily available
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Gotcha and G One Kit- Fall Protection
– Ascending Device
• Speed monitoring
Human Crutch
This method is applicable only when
the casualty is conscious.
or
This method is only for casualties who
can help themselves. It is an easy
way to move the less seriously injured
ONE-RESCUER METHODS
Drag Carry
This method is used to drag a casualty who is either lying on his back or
in a sitting position. Ease your hands under the casualty’s shoulders and
grasp the clothing on each side, supporting the head between your forearms.
Drag the casualty backward only as far as necessary for his/her safety. But
be careful, make sure not to choke the casualties when pulling on their
clothing.
ONE-RESCUER METHODS
Blanket Drag
An alternate method to the drag carry, the rescuer can
use a blanket to support and pull the casualty.
ONE-RESCUER METHODS
Pick-a-Back
This method is applicable only when the
casualty is conscious, without any injury
but not able to walk.
Simply lift the casualty from a standing
or sitting position onto your back. Don’t
try it if the casualty is unconscious, or
has arm injuries
ONE RESCUER METHODS
Removal Downstairs
Don’t try this if you suspect
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head/spinal injuries, or
broken limbs. Use a
mattress or rug under the
person if one is available.
ONE-RESCUER METHODS
FIREMAN LIFT
Firefighter’s Crawl
Use a triangular
bandage, a torn shirt, etc.,
to tie the casualty’s hands
together, and place them
around your neck. This
way you can move a
person much heavier than
yourself.
Two-rescuer methods
Chair lift
The chair carry can be
used for a conscious or unconscious
casualty but not for suspected
head/spinal injuries. For protection,
secure the casualty's hands across
his or her chest and, if the casualty is
unconscious, secure the person to
the chair.
Two-rescuer methods
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THREE OR MORE RESCUERS
Three or
more rescuers
get on both
sides of the
victim.
The strongest
member is on
the side with
the fewest
rescuers.
Multi-rescuer methods
Blanket lift
Don't use this lift if head/spinal injuries are suspected.
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