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Each of these three elements must be present at the same time to have a fire. A fire will burn until one or more of the elements is removed.. 

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Fuel Any combustible material – solid, liquid or gas

Oxygen The air we breathe is about 21% oxygen – fire needs only  16% oxygen

Heat The energy necessary to increase the temperature of fuel to where sufficient vapors are given off for ignition to occur

Each of these three elements must be present at  the same time to have a fire. A fire will burn until  one or more of the elements is removed.

classa. Class A Ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics.. 

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Class A Ordinary combustibles or fibrous material, such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and some plastics.

Class B Flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, paint thinners and propane.

Class C Energized electrical equipment, such as appliances, switches, panel boxes and power tools.

Class D Certain combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, and sodium.

a. Class	 Ordinary Combustibles:. Keep storage and working areas free of trash.. 

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Keep storage and working areas free of trash.

b. Class	 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.. 

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Class	     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.

c. Class	 Electrical Equipment:. Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit.. 

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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.

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Check the location of fire alarms and know how they work.. 

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Check the location of fire alarms and know how they work.

Know where your two nearest exits are located. Learn how doors swing and where stairs lead.

Make sure nothing blocks fire pulls, extinguishers and emergency exits.

Learn the sound of your building fire alarm.

Post emergency numbers (including security and first aid) near your telephone.

Make sure you know what to do if the fire alarm sounds. Plan your escape.

Pull the nearest fire alarm “pull station” while exiting the floor.. 

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Do not assume that anyone else has already called the fire department.

Stay calm and be prepared to answer the operator’s questions regarding the emergency.

Pull the nearest fire alarm “pull station” while exiting the floor.

Leave at once, taking direction fromthe emergency warden.. 

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Leave at once, taking direction fromthe emergency warden.

Do not delay yourself by gathering personal items. Your safety always comes first.

Close doors behind you, however do NOT lock the door. Locking the door hinders the fire department’s search and rescue efforts.. 

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When you hear the fire alarm (continued):

Close doors behind you, however do NOT lock the door. Locking the door hinders the fire department’s search and rescue efforts.

The stairway will be your primary escape route. Never, never use elevators under any circumstances.

Before you open any door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If the door is warm to the touch, DO NOT attempt to open the door.. 

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Before you open any door, feel the door with the back of your hand. If the door is warm to the touch, DO NOT attempt to open the door.

Stuff the cracks around doors with towels, rags, clothing or tape, and cover vents to keep out smoke.

Stay low to the floor, and if possible, cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth or dust mask to help you breathe.

If there is a phone in the room where you are trapped, call the fire department to tell them exactly where you are located. Do this even if you see fire apparatus on the street below.

Wait at a window and signal for help. Do not panic or jump!! WAIT!. 

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Wait at a window and signal for help. Do not panic or jump!! WAIT!

If possible, open the window at the topor bottom, but do not break it, you may need to close the window if smoke rushes in.

Be patient. Rescuing all the occupantsof a building can take several hours.

Once you are out of the building, STAY OUT! Do not go back inside for any reason.. 

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Once you are out of the building, STAY OUT! Do not go back inside for any reason.

Report to your warden for roll call at your designated assembly point.

Tell the fire department via your warden if you know of anyone trapped inside the building.

Only re-enter if and when the fire department tells you it is safe to do so.

In the event of a fire, your personal safety is your most important concern.. 

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In the event of a fire, your personal safety is your most important concern.

Call the fire department.. Confirm that the fire is small and is not spreading.. 

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BEFORE you consider fighting a fire . . .

Confirm that the fire is small and is not spreading.

Confirm you have a safe path to an exit not threatened by the fire.

You know what kind of extinguisher is required and the correct extinguisher is immediately at hand.

The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area in which it started, or if it is already a large fire.. 

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The fire is spreading beyond the immediate area in which it started, or if it is already a large fire.

You are unsure of the proper operation of the extinguisher.

You doubt that the extinguisher you are holding is designed for the type of fire at hand or is large enough to fight the fire.

Many extinguishers available today can be used on different types of fires and will be labeled with more than one designator, e.g. A-B, B-C, or A-B-C.. 

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This label shows that this extinguisher can be used on ordinary combustibles (A) or flammable liquids (B). The red slash through the last symbol tells you that the extinguisher cannot be used on electrical fires (C).

Be advised that most fire extinguishers will function for  less than 40 seconds .

Many extinguishers available today can be used on different types of fires and will be labeled with more than one designator, e.g. A-B, B-C, or A-B-C.

1. Most fires start small. Except for explosions, fires can usually be brought under control if they are attacked correctly with the right type and size of extinguisher within the first 2 minutes!. 

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10 Tips on How and When  to Use a Fire Extinguisher

Most fires start small. Except for explosions, fires can usually be brought under control if they are attacked correctly with the right type and size of extinguisher within the first 2 minutes!

A fire extinguisher should be "listed and labeled" by an independent testing laboratory. The higher the rating number on an A or B extinguisher, the more fire it can put out. Be careful, high-rated units are often heavier models. Make sure you can hold and operate the model you are using.

3. Before attempting to fight a small fire, be sure everyone is out of the area. Ensure someone has called the fire department. If the fire starts to spread or threatens your escape path, get out immediately!. 

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The operator must know how to use the extinguisher quickly without taking time to read directions during an emergency. Remember that the extinguishers need care and must be recharged after every use.

Before attempting to fight a small fire, be sure everyone is out of the area. Ensure someone has called the fire department. If the fire starts to spread or threatens your escape path, get out immediately!

5. PULL ... the pin. Some extinguishers require releasing a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever or other motion.. 

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IF YOU FIGHT A FIRE, REMEMBER THE WORD   P A S S P ULL . . .  A IM . . .  S QUEEZE . . .  S WEEP

AIM ... low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or it's horn  or hose) at the base of the fire.

PULL ... the pin. Some extinguishers require releasing a lock latch, pressing a puncture lever or other motion.

7. SQUEEZE ... the handle. This releases the extinguishing agent.. 

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Read and follow the directions on your extinguisher. If you have the slightest doubt about whether or not to fight a fire – DON’T! Get out and close the door behind you.

SQUEEZE ... the handle. This releases the extinguishing agent.

SWEEP ... from side to side at the base  of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the fire area in case fire breaks out again, and repeat use of extinguisher if necessary.

Remember!. Your Safety Comes First. When in doubt, leave the fire fighting to the professionals. 

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When in doubt, leave the fire fighting to the  professionals

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