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The first step of fire response is to ensure personal safety by assessing the situation and determining whether it is safe to act. If safe, the next action is to alert others and call emergency services. If the fire is manageable and you are trained, you can attempt to extinguish it using an appropriate fire extinguisher. However, if the fire is large or spreading quickly, evacuating the area immediately is the priority.
Answer by Regan MorbenStep one - Check gauge to see if it is charged, you don't want to go near a fire with an empty extinguisher,Step two - Locate and pull pin near trigger. You cannot discharge the extinguisher until the pin is out.Step three - Test extinguisher by discharging a small burst in front of your feet, once again you don't want to go near a fire with a non functioning extinguisher.Step four - Approach fire and and aim at base of the flames, not the flames themselves. Sweep side to side until fire is out or extinguisher is depleted.
Often turning off the power will cause an electrical fire to go out, so unplug the device or flip the circuit breaker. You can also use carbon dioxide fire extinguishers on electrical fires. In computer server rooms, there are sometimes HALON fire extinguishers built in. Halon isn't poisonous, but it displaces all of the oxygen from the room, so you want to GET OUT of a room where a halon fire extinguisher is used.
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The First step is to stop the second step is to drop and the third step is to role.
The first thing you need to do is understand thedifferent types of fire extinguishers that are available. Class A. is for fire, wood, paper. Class B. is for liquid burning fires such as gasoline and Kitchen grease. Class C. is for electrical fires Class D. is for Combustible metals Class K. for kitchen fires and fats/grease. P.A.S.S stands for Pull, Aim, Squeez and Sweep. The pin should be pulled, and LEAVING THE EXTINGUISHER IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, you should squeeze the handle and sweep the CO2 over the base of the fire. When the fire banks down, DO NOT stop using the CO2 or the flames will come right back! Avoid breathing the CO2. Dry Chemical- Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire and squeeze the handle. When using it on liquids though, be aware that there may be splashing if you are too close, and you may actually SPREAD the fire. Keep going until there is NO evidence of flames. Water- Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, and sweep the water at the base. Care should be taken to not be too close and spread the fuels around because of water pressure. Keep going until the flame is gone.
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If it is a big fire don't try to do any thing, run outside and save your skin. The lab owner or the management will take care of the damages! In a chem lab there are many highly flammable lab reagents like ethyl alcohol, bleach etc. If the fire is small and easily manageable, try to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher or sand etc. dont try to put out the fire with water because chemicals such as sodium react with water.
To properly refill a fire extinguisher, follow these steps: Release any remaining pressure in the extinguisher by pressing the handle to ensure it is empty. Remove the head of the extinguisher and check for any damage or wear. Refill the extinguisher with the appropriate extinguishing agent, following the manufacturer's instructions. Reattach the head of the extinguisher securely. Perform a pressure test to ensure the extinguisher is properly pressurized. Replace the safety pin and seal, and make sure the pressure gauge is in the green zone. Record the refill date and keep track of the next inspection date.
The first step in the RACE mnemonic, which is used for managing fires, is "Rescue." This involves ensuring the safety of individuals in the vicinity of the fire by evacuating them from the immediate danger zone. The focus is on getting people to safety before addressing the fire itself.