10/09/2016
Types of Extinction:
Cooling
Water can be used to reduce the temperature of the burning material(s)
below ignition point or the flash point
Smothering
Excluding air or the supporter of combustion by the use of foam or fire
blanket.
Starving
The act of removing the burning material to a safe place thereby avoiding its spread
To Operate a Fire
Extinguisher
Hold it up-right and do the following:
1. Pull the safety pin/break cartridge
2. Aim horn at the base fire
3. Press/squeeze nozzle
4. Discharge at the base of flame
FRSC