1.

0 Title of Training Programme

How to Use the Fire Extinguisher

2.0 Learning Outcomes

At the end of the training programme, the trainees should be able to list
the steps for handling and operating fire extinguisher.

3.0 Assessment Criteria

3.1 Define the fire classifications
3.2 Describe the PASS acronym accordingly

4.0 Who should Attend

This training programme is relevant for personnel from all departments.

5.0 Methodology
This training delivery will include lectures, PowerPoint and video
presentation.

6.0 Training Programme Outline

TIME DURATION TOPICS/SUBJECT TRAINING TRAINING
(MINUTES) TO BE COVERED RESOURCES METHODS

9.00 – 9.03 3 Introduction to Fire Powerpoint Lecture

am Classification

9.03 – 9.06 3 Introduction to Fire Powerpoint Lecture

am Extinguisher

9.06 – 9.10 4 Video Video Video

am presentation

9.10 – 9.13 3 Demo Practical Practical

am presentation

9.13 – 9.15 2 Summary Lecture

am

TOTAL 15
 PARTICIPANTS NOTES

1. HOW FIRE TRIGGER

• All three fire triangle components are needed for a

fire to start/continue burning

• Fire extinguishers remove one or more of these

componen
2. CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE.
2.1. “Class A fire" - involves ordinary combustible materials such as paper,
wood, cloth, and some rubber and plastic materials.

2.2. "Class B fire" - involves flammable or combustible liquids, flammable

gases, greases and similar materials, and some rubber and plastic
materials.

2.3. "Class C fire" – involves energized electrical equipment where safety to

the employee requires the use of electrically nonconductive extinguishing
media.

2.4. “Class D fire” – fire involving combustible metals such as magnesium,

titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and potassium.

2.5. “Class K fire” - This is the product for high end environments that use
animal and vegetable oils, fats, and industrial stoves and ovens. By law,
commercial establishments like cafeterias, restaurants and catering
businesses are required to have K-type fire extinguishers on their
premises.
3. TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER
3.1 ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Because they can put out all the major types of fires, an ABC fire extinguisher
using dry powder is the ultimate selection to protect your home or business. Just
as in human beings, fires need to breathe oxygen in order to survive. If you cut of
the oxygen source completely, a fire will instantly be put out. This is the principle
behind dry powder fire extinguishers.

Packed chock full of ammonium phosphate and aluminum sulfate powder, a dry
powder extinguisher has the perfect ingredients to suppress fires.
When the ammonium phosphate and aluminum sulfate particles are ejected with
massive force from the extinguisher, they fuse together to form an airtight barrier
that completely chokes off the oxygen from a fire.
An ABC fire extinguisher can take down all the major kinds of fires that will occur
in homes and businesses. Whether it is a grease fire spreading in the kitchen, a
desk burning in a bedroom or paint cans ablaze in the garage, an ABC dry
powder fire extinguisher can handle them all in a flash.

3.2 CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is easily identifiable by the absence of a

pressure gauge and a hard horn for delivering the agent under great pressure.

The agent is so cold coming out of the unit that you may end up with bits of dry
ice shooting out of the horn.
The cold is good for fighting type B and C fires because it quickly cools down the
fuel feeding the fire. The co2 also works by displacing the oxygen that feeds a
fire.

This CO2 fire extinguisher may be far less effective against a Type A fire as it
cannot displace enough oxygen efficiently to extinguish the flames.

When you are able to respond to a localized flammable liquid or gas fire while it
is still small, CO2 fire extinguishers can do a lot to prevent a potential disaster.
You will typically see a CO2 fire extinguisher in such environments as
laboratories, kitchens, mechanical rooms or chemical storage areas.

All of our fire extinguishers are CE, UL, Global-Mark, Kitemark and Marine
certified. In addition to our high-performance fire extinguishers, all the fire fighting
equipment we provide in Malaysia improves the overall safety of your buildings
or premises.
4. STEP OF OPERATING FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Using a fire extinguisher requires just 4 easy steps, each represented by a
letter in the word PASS:

 P ull the pin: every fire extinguisher has a safety pin to prevent

accidental discharge of the extinguishing media during handling. There is

also a safety tie keeping the pin in place. The fire extinguisher cannot
discharge until this pin is removed.

So the first step is to Pull the pin out of the extinguisher.

It helps to use a twisting motion while you Pull, so that the safety tie is
broken, making it easier to remove the pin.

 A im the hose at the base of the fire: as mentioned above, the source of

the burning is the base of the fire, where the oxygen is hitting the fuel and
heat and where the chain reaction is taking place.

If you aim at the flames, the extinguishing media will fly over the burning
material to the other side and be rendered useless.

So, from a safe distance, Aim the hose at the base of the fire.
  S queeze the handle: once you are aiming at the base of the fire,

squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher to discharge the extinguishing

media.

A word of caution: if you are using a CO2 extinguisher, avoid touching the
discharge nozzle, as there is risk of getting frost-bite.

 S weep: sweep from side to side over the base of the fire as you slowly

approach. This ensures that all of the burning material is covered with the
media. Be cautious not to get close or to stand on the previously burning
area, as it can reignite.

It is as simple as that.
5. OUT OF CONTROL SITUATION.
5.1 If you have no escape route.
5.2 If the fire begins to significantly spread.
5.3 If the extinguisher proves to be ineffective.
5.4 If there is a choice between life and property.
5.5 If you’re unsure if you can handle the situation.
5.6 If you are injured and it will impede your escape.
5.7 If the extinguisher is not designed for the type fire.
5.8 If any drums, gases, and like materials are engulfed.