You should aim the nozzle, hose or horn (on a CO2) at the base of any fire because this is
where the fuel is
, and this is the part you need to extinguish to stop the fire from continuing. If you simply aim at the flames you will not stop the fire permanently and your extinguisher will be empty before the fire is out.
Why do you aim a fire extinguisher at the base of a fire?
You will be able to discharge the extinguisher
. The base of the fire is where you want to aim. The extinguishing agent will fly through the air if you aim at the flames.
Where should you aim when using a fire extinguisher?
This will allow you to discharge the fire extinguisher.
AIM AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE
. If you aim at the flames (which is usually the temptation), the extinguisher agent will fly right through and do no good. You have to hit the fuel.
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher stream when exhausting a fire?
Aim low. Stand at a safe distance from the fire (the water stream will reach at least 30 feet). Point the extinguisher
nozzle at the front edge at the base of the fire
(the lowest point of the fire nearest you). Remember – extinguishers are designed to be operated in an upright position.
Where should you aim when trying to extinguish a fire using a dry chemical extinguisher?
With a firm grip on the handle and the nozzle, aim the
nozzle at the base of the fire nearest to you
and squeeze the handles together. Keep distance between you and the fire.
What is Stage 1 of the 4 key stage of fire?
Stage One –
Ignition (Incipient)
The incipient stage is when it’s crucial to fight a fire because it is easiest to suppress it at this point, and it will cause the least damage. … Fire suppression systems allow you to suppress the fire right after ignition without needing a person to be present.
Do you aim at the base of a fire?
Aim at the base of the fire. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. You want to hit the fuel. Squeeze the top handle or lever.
How far should you stand when using a fire extinguisher?
Aim low. Standing
up to 10 feet away from the fire
. Point the extinguisher discharge horn at the front edge of the base of the fire (the lowest point of the fire nearest you). Remember – extinguishers are designed to be operated in an upright position.
Is the fire marshal usually the point of contact?
If a fire does occur, the fire marshal
must raise the alarm and contact the fire service
. Directing people to emergency exits and checking on vulnerable employees to ensure they make it out safe is also under their remit.
Which fire extinguisher is most suitable for an electrical fire?
CO2 extinguishers
are mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms. They also put out Class B fires. CO2 extinguishers suffocate fires by displacing the oxygen the fire needs to burn. This type of extinguisher has a black label.
What is the best Defence against fire?
As always, the best defense against a fire is
to be prepared
. Take a moment to look at your fire extinguisher.
What is the only class of fire that should be extinguished with water?
Water extinguishers are for
Class A fires
only; they should not be used on Class B or C fires. The discharge stream could spread the flammable liquid in a Class B fire or could create a shock hazard on a Class C fire.
What is the first thing you should do upon discovering a fire?
- Step 1 – Raise the Alarm. Anyone discovering a fire should raise the alarm immediately, regardless as to how small the outbreak is or how innocuous it appears to be. …
- Step 2 – Evacuate. …
- Step 3 – Get to the Assembly Point.
How do I know if my CO2 fire extinguisher is full?
If there is no gauge, how do I check my fire extinguisher? Because CO2 fire extinguishers cannot be tested by measuring the pressure,
they are weighed
. This can assure the amount of CO2 inside the canister and tell the owner when it must be refilled and serviced.
What does ABC mean in fire extinguisher?
Dry Chemical Extinguishers come in a variety of types. You may see them labeled: • “DC” short for “dry chem” • “ABC” indicating that
they are designed to extinguish class A,B,and C fires
, or • “BC” indicating that they are designed to extinguish class B and C fires.
Which class of fire extinguisher is recommended for putting out a paint fire?
Class B
. Class B fires involve flammable and combustible liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, oil-based paints, lacquers. Therefore, extinguishers with a B rating are designed to extinguish fires involving flammable and combustible liquids.
