Fire Extinguishers

 First Aid devices for specific types of fires

Lever
Hose

Handle

Pressure Gauge Inspection tag

 What to Check:
Label
 Seal Tamper Indicator
 Inspection Tag
Nozzle  Hose Leaks
 Dirty or Clogged Nozzle
 Pressure Gauge (Needle
should on green area)
 Types of
Fire Extinguishers

DRY CHEMICAL
DRY CHEMICAL
Store-Pressure without Hose
Multipurpose Type
(Less than 5 lbs. Capacity)
Wheel Mounted Types CARBON DIOXIDE
 Types of
Fire Extinguishers

Pump Type HCFC 123

Water Extinguisher Clean Agent Type
 Types of
Fire Extinguishers

Class D
Water / Foam
Sodium Chloride: used for metals
such as magnesium,sodium, potassium

Copper Agent: used for metals such

as lithium or lithium alloy fires.
 Types of
Fire Extinguishers

Compressed Air Foam Extinguisher

For Class A, B, C, D, K fires

 Where to Place
Fire Extinguishers
F
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E -3.5 FT from the ground,
E 5 lbs. And above
X
T
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G
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-5 ft. from the ground,
S below 5 lbs
H
E
R

Fire Extinguishers must not be obstructed from view

and accessible any time.
How To USE

Pull…
PULL
A Aim…
IM

SQUEEZE
Squeeze…

S Sweep…
WEEP
 What to Consider :
The operator must know how to use it, ready,
willing and able.

The extinguisher must be within easy reach, not obstructed

from view, in good working order, and fully charged.

The operator must have a clear escape route that

will not be blocked by fire.

The extinguisher must match the type of fire being

fought.

The extinguisher must be large enough to put out

the fire.
 Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers

 The extinguisher must be inspected regularly at least

once a month.

 The extinguisher must be inspected physically from top

to bottom and appropriately marked after inspection.
Thank You…
 The extinguisher found to have defect must be reported
immediately and withdrawn from service, and

 The extinguisher must repaired / recharged only by their

respective manufacturers.