Fire Safety Training

Presented byEnvironmental Safety Services,

Division of Public Safety, Georgia Southern University

Fire Safety TrainingFire Safety Training

Dr. Francois SongDr. Francois SongDirector, Environmental Director, Environmental

Safety ServicesSafety Services

Bob SeelBob SeelOccupational Health/Safety Occupational Health/Safety

OfficerOfficer

(912) 486-(912) 486-71617161

Fire Safety Training Fire Safety Training

What we are going to Learn:What we are going to Learn: How fires start.How fires start. What “fire” is.What “fire” is. Leading causes of fire.Leading causes of fire. Emergency procedures.Emergency procedures. Extinguishment Theory.Extinguishment Theory. Classification of fire.Classification of fire. How to use a portable fire extinguisher.How to use a portable fire extinguisher. Reporting an emergency.Reporting an emergency.

Fires can be good…Fires can be good…

… … Or bad!Or bad!

How do fires start?How do fires start?

LighteningLightening

How do fires start?How do fires start?

LighteningLightening Spontaneous combustionSpontaneous combustion

How do fires start?How do fires start?

LighteningLightening Spontaneous combustionSpontaneous combustion Chemical reactionChemical reaction

How do fires start?How do fires start?

LighteningLightening Spontaneous combustionSpontaneous combustion Chemical reactionChemical reaction ElectricalElectrical

How do fires start?How do fires start?

People start firesPeople start fires Sometimes when they want to…Sometimes when they want to…

… … and sometimes when they and sometimes when they don’t want to.don’t want to.

The number one cause of The number one cause of house fires…house fires…

… … CigarettesCigarettes!!

What is Fire ?What is Fire ?

A rapid chemical A rapid chemical reactionreaction

The self-sustaining The self-sustaining process of rapid process of rapid oxidation of a fuel oxidation of a fuel which produces which produces heat and light.heat and light.

Some causes of Fire Some causes of Fire

ElectricityElectricity Space HeatersSpace Heaters

HousekeepingHousekeeping ConstructionConstruction

Improper StorageImproper Storage Cleaning SuppliesCleaning Supplies

Combustible LiquidsCombustible Liquids Flammable Flammable LiquidsLiquids

EquipmentEquipment CarelessnessCarelessness

Unattended CookingUnattended Cooking

Prevention is the best way to fight a fire!

In the event of a Fire…In the event of a Fire…

… … get out fast!get out fast!

Warn others.Warn others.

Emergency Procedures

If there is a fire in your building, please

proceed to the nearest exit and leave in an

orderly manner.

Remain outside until you are given the all clear by the fire or police department.

Be PreparedBe Prepared

In your building, know In your building, know the location of:the location of:

1. The nearest exit.1. The nearest exit.2. A secondary route of 2. A secondary route of

escape. escape.3. The location of fire 3. The location of fire

extinguishers.extinguishers.4. The location of fire 4. The location of fire

alarm pull stations.alarm pull stations.

If the room is smokyIf the room is smoky

Drop to the floorDrop to the floor Stay under the Stay under the

smokesmoke Crawl to the exitCrawl to the exit

If the door is warmIf the door is warm

Keep it closedKeep it closed Get out another Get out another

way, if you canway, if you can Call for helpCall for help

If your clothes catch FireIf your clothes catch Fire

STOPSTOP

DROPDROP

ROLLROLL

In the event of a FireIn the event of a Fire

Small fireSmall fire Warn othersWarn others Call for helpCall for help

Public Safety @ 5234Public Safety @ 5234 Emergency @ 9 – Emergency @ 9 –

911911 Attempt to Attempt to

extinguishextinguish Use fire extinguisher Use fire extinguisher

if trainedif trained

In the event of a Big FireIn the event of a Big Fire

Warn othersWarn others

Pull alarmPull alarm

Get out!Get out!

Call for HelpCall for Help

Portable Fire ExtinguishersPortable Fire Extinguishers

The importance of The importance of portable fire portable fire extinguishers.extinguishers.

Extinguishment TheoryExtinguishment Theory

• Removing Heat• Removing Fuel• Reducing Oxygen WILL

• Inhibit Chemical Chain Reaction

Classification of FireClassification of Fire

Class AClass A or Ordinary Combustibles or Ordinary Combustibles

This includes fuels such This includes fuels such

as wood,paper, plastic,as wood,paper, plastic,

rubber, and cloth.rubber, and cloth.

Green Triangle

Classification of FireClassification of Fire

Class BClass B or Flammable or Flammable and Combustible and Combustible Liquids and GasesLiquids and Gases

This includes all This includes all hydrocarbon hydrocarbon

and alcohol based and alcohol based liquids and liquids and

gases that will support gases that will support combustion.combustion.

Red Square

Classification of FireClassification of Fire

Class CClass C or Electrical or Electrical

This includes all fires involving This includes all fires involving

energizedenergized electrical equipment electrical equipment..

Blue Circle

Classification of FireClassification of Fire

Class DClass D

or Combustible Metalsor Combustible Metals

Examples of these types of Examples of these types of

metals are: zirconium, metals are: zirconium,

titanium, potassium, and titanium, potassium, and

magnesium.magnesium.

DYelloYello

w w StarStar

Classification of FireClassification of Fire

Class K

Class K is for fires in unsaturated cooking oils in well insulated cooking appliances in commercial kitchens.

CharacteristicsCharacteristics

Water extinguisher 30-40 ft. 60 sec.

Dry chemical 5-20 ft. 8-25 sec.

CO2 extinguisher 3-8 ft. 8-30 sec.

The Right DecisionThe Right Decision

Making That “Right” DecisionTo use a Portable Fire Extinguisher

You are trained in the use of extinguishers.

You know what is burning.

Fire is not spreading rapidly.

Smoke and heat has not filled the area.

You have a clear path of escape.

Follow your instincts.

““Quick-Check”Quick-Check”

Is It Ready To Use ?

1. Check the gauge. The pressure indicator should be in the green zone. (CO2 extinguishers do not have pressure gauges.)

2. The extinguisher should have a current inspection tag.

3. The pin and handle should be secured with a plastic tab seal.

4. The extinguisher and hose should be free of any visible damage.

The The P.A.S.S.P.A.S.S. Method Method

Pull the pin.

Aim the hose or nozzle.

Squeeze the lever.

Sweep the agent.

Reporting an EmergencyReporting an Emergency

Call the GSU Police @ 681-5234 or,

On-campus you must dial 9-911

It is not recommended you stay in the building to call. Call from a nearby building or a cell phone.

Give as much information as possible to the emergency dispatcher.

Don’t be a Dead Hero!Don’t be a Dead Hero!

You are not expected

to be firefighters! Do not take unnecessary

risks!

Thank You for your TimeThank You for your Time

Any Questions?Any Questions?Contact the GSU Contact the GSU

Fire Safety Fire Safety Program at:Program at:

486-7161486-7161Or visit us at:Or visit us at:

http://services.georgiasouthern.edu/ess/