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BASIC FIRE FIGHTING (list the elementary elements necessary to starve the…
BASIC FIRE FIGHTING
list the elements necessary for combustion to take place
fuel
oxygen
heat
list the basic fire classifications and the extinguishing agent related to each
CLASS A - COMBUSTABLE SOLIDS
eg. coal, paper, wood (WATER and BCF EXTINGUISHER)
CLASS B - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
eg. alcohol, benzene, paraffin (DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, VAPORISING LIQUID and BCF EXTINGUISHER)
CLASS C - ELECTRICAL FIRES
eg. electrical cables, generators (CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER and BCF EXTINGUISHER)
CLASS D - COMBUSTABLE METALS
eg. aluminium, magnesium, sodium (ALL EXCEPT BCF EXTINGUISHERS)
CLASS E - FLAMMABLE GASSES
eg.methane, propane (DRY CHEMICAL POWDER AND BCF EXTINGUISHERS)
list the elementary elements necessary to starve the fire of oxygen, heat and fuel
close all doors and windows
cover small fires with a blanket
cool the fire down
remove combustable
switch off all electrical mains
use appropriate extinguisher
list basic fire fighting drills to be used when conduction elementary fire fighting
ensure back-up assistance is available before tackling a fire
ensure escape route is available before committing
follow instructions on extinguisher label
apply extinguisher to the base of the flames
approach the fire from the windward side