Classes of Fires and Extinguishers

OVERVIEW----------------The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of basic principles of fire, types of fire extinguishers, and how to identify different types of fire extinguishers.At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of three elements of combustion, four classes of fires, common types of fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents, and ways of identifying different types of fire extinguishers. OBJECTIVES------------------Fire Basics * Name three elements of combustion. * Describe the four classes of fires. Extinguishers and Extinguishing Agents * Describe common types of fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents. Extinguisher Identification * Describe several ways of identifying different types of fire extinguishers. SUBJECTS----------------Fire Basics * Elements of Combustion * Classes of Fires Extinguishers and Extinguishing Agents * Water * Multipurpose Dry Chemicals * Carbon Dioxide * Foam * Class D Agents Extinguisher Identification * Identification * Symbols * Pictures