Fire Development
All contents are burning, maximum heat release
Full Developed Stage
PPE
Personal Protection Equipment
Oxygen, heat & fuel
Smoke alarms expire
Class B
Flammable Liquids
Characteristic of a CO extinguisher (non-standard)
Horn shaped cone on the end.
Fire tetrahedron forms, fire is small/confined, escape is possible
Incipient
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Smoke alarm that responds to a flaming fire.
Ionization
Type of automatic fire suppression system that are at risk for freezing. When activated air is release first, then water.
Dry Pipe System
Class C
Charged electrical equipment
The PASS method stands for
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
Fuels are consumed, fire is decreasing
Decay Stage
CO
Carbon Monoxide
Smoke alarms that respond to both fire and smoke
Combination/Dual Sensor
Homes need at least one smoke alarm located where
Outside sleeping areas
Class K
Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems
Large silver extinguisher
Used for class K (kitchen) fires; wet chemical
4 types of heat
Chemical
Electrical
Mechanical
Nuclear
Helmet, hood, coat, pants & boots
Bunker gear; PPE
Oxygen, heat, fuel and chemical chain reaction
Fire Tetrahedron
Best source of information about Smoke Alarms
Manufacture Instructions
Class D
Combustible metals such as magnesium
Most commonly found fire extinguisher in most residential homes and businesses
Growth Stage
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrogen Cyanide, Formaldehyde, carcinogens
Elements and poisons found in smoke
Smoke alarm that responds to smoldering fires.
Photoelectric
Type of automatic fire suppression system not at risk for freezing and are always under pressure.
Wet Pipe System
Class A
Wood, paper, rubber, and most plastics
Top 3 considerations when using the fire extinguisher
When to use it.
How to use it.
When NOT to use it.