FIRE CONTROL

State of GeorgiaBASIC FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING COURSE

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FIRE EXTINGUISHMENT METHODS

Reduction in temperature Removal of fuelExclusion of oxygenBreaking the chemical chain reaction

Extinguish according to class of fire

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FIRE CONTROL SAFETY

TrainingSafety

• Full protective equipment• Teams of 2 or more

CoordinationProper size attack linePersonnel

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SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRESExterior

Full protective equipment Proper size hose Straight stream Uphill / upwind Start attack from a distance Apply water to burning

material Overhaul

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SUPPRESSING CLASS “A” FIRESInterior

Full protective equipment Proper size hose Teams of 2 or more Coordination Enter from unburned side Set proper nozzle pattern Extinguish as you enter Advance to seat of fire

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WATER APPLICATION

Methods Direct Attack

Indirect Attack

Combination AttackObservable Results Steam

Reduction in flames

Temperature

reduction

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SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES

Precautions• Protective equipment • Apparatus positioning• Approach from side• Avoid hazards• Burning metals

Potential Hazards• Haz-mats• Tire rims• Shocks• Bumpers• Fuel tank• Spilled liquids

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SUPPRESSING VEHICLE FIRES

Full protective equipment 1½” hoseline minimum Uphill / Upwind Start attack from distance

• effective reach of nozzle

• area under/around vehicle

• vehicle

Approach vehicle to complete extinguishment

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SUPPRESSING DUMPSTER FIRES

Potential Hazards• Haz-Mats• Pressurized containers• Anything !!

Precautions• Protective equipment• It’s only trash• Exposures

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1 ½”-1 ¾” Hand line• Nozzle pattern

• Upwind/Uphill

• Start attack from a distance

– ground/surrounding fire– inside dumpster

• Approach dumpster to complete extinguishment

• Fill with water

Deluge/larger diameter hose• Flow directly into dumpster

• Fill with water

SUPPRESING DUMPSTER FIRES

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SUPPRESING CLASS “B” FIRESSMALL

Fire extinguisherAppropriate extinguishing agentMay be extinguished by smothering

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SUPPRESSING GROUND COVER FIRES

Direct Attack

Indirect Attack