by Web Admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Fire safety Inspection, Uncategorized
In order to have a fire, there must be three elements: Fuel: something which will burn Heat: enough to make the fuel burn Oxygen: air All three elements must be present at the same time to have a fire. Fire will burn until one or more of the elements is removed,...
by Web Admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Fire safety Inspection, Uncategorized
Always keep your back to an unobstructed exit, stand six to eight feet away from the fire, and follow the PASS (Pull-Aim- Squeeze-Sweep) four-step procedure: PULL THE PIN This unlocks the operating lever and allows you to discharge the extinguisher. Some extinguishers...
by Web Admin | Apr 23, 2017 | Fire safety Inspection, Uncategorized
…If the fire is small and contained. The time to use a fire extinguisher is in the early, or incipient, stage of a fire. Once the fire starts to grow or spread, it is best to evacuate the building, closing doors or windows behind you. …If you are safe from...
by Web Admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Fire safety Inspection, Uncategorized
BEFORE you begin (or even consider) fighting a fire: Call the Fire Department (Dial 911). Make sure the building is being evacuated. Determine whether the fire is small and is not spreading. Confirm you have a safe path to an exit not threatened by the fire. Know how...
by Web Admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Fire safety equipment, Fire safety Inspection, Uncategorized
ACTIVATE – the building alarm system or notify the fire department by calling 911. Or, have someone else do this for you. ASSIST – any persons in immediate danger, or those incapable on their own, to exit the building, without risk to yourself. Only after...
by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2017 | featured, Fire safety equipment, Fire safety Inspection
There are four classes of fires. All fire extinguishers are labeled, using standard symbols, for the classes of fires on which they can be used. A red slash through any of the symbols tells you the extinguisher cannot be used on that class of fire. A missing symbol...
