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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives

Identification & Parts of ExtinguisherIdentification & Parts of Extinguisher Procedure of operating extinguisherProcedure of operating extinguisher Safety Precautions to take note Safety Precautions to take note

when operating extinguisherwhen operating extinguisher Advantages of Hose ReelAdvantages of Hose Reel Operating of Hose ReelOperating of Hose Reel Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions

SCOPESCOPE IntroductionIntroduction Types of ExtinguisherTypes of Extinguisher Parts of ExtinguisherParts of Extinguisher Operating the ExtinguisherOperating the Extinguisher Safety Precautions (extinguisher)Safety Precautions (extinguisher) Hosereel SystemHosereel System Using of HosereelUsing of Hosereel Safety Precautions (Hosereel)Safety Precautions (Hosereel) Video ShowVideo Show PracticalPractical ConclusionConclusion

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IDENTFICATION & PARTS OF IDENTFICATION & PARTS OF EXTINGUISHEREXTINGUISHER

TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERA fire extinguisher is specially designed and is

effective in putting out small fires.

3 Common types of portable fire extinguisher :

a. Water b. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)c. Dry Chemical Powder

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Suitable:

- Ordinary fires

eg. wood, cloth, paper

Method:

- Direct at fire source

- Use sweeping motion

- Wet thoroughly

Suitable:

- Ordinary fires

eg. wood, cloth, paper

Method:

- Direct at fire source

- Use sweeping motion

- Wet thoroughly

NOZZLE

FLEXIBLE TUBE

CYLINDER

CARRYING HANDLE

DISCHARGELEVER

PRESSUREGAUGE

SAFETYPIN

BASE

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Suitable:Suitable:- - Flammable liquid firesFlammable liquid fires- Electrical fires- Electrical fires

Method:Method:Flammable liquid fires:- - Direct at base using sweepingDirect at base using sweeping motion and move upwards. motion and move upwards.

Electrical fires:- - If possible switch offIf possible switch off electrical supply electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire

Suitable:Suitable:- - Flammable liquid firesFlammable liquid fires- Electrical fires- Electrical fires

Method:Method:Flammable liquid fires:- - Direct at base using sweepingDirect at base using sweeping motion and move upwards. motion and move upwards.

Electrical fires:- - If possible switch offIf possible switch off electrical supply electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire

CYLINDER

BASE

DISCHARGEHORN

DISCHARGETUBE

CARRYING LEVER

DISCHARGELEVER

SAFETYPIN

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Suitable:- Flammable liquid fires- Electrical fires

Method:Flammable liquid fires:- Direct at base using - Direct at base using sweeping motion and sweeping motion and move upwards.move upwards.

Electrical fires:- - If possible switch off electrical supplyIf possible switch off electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire

Suitable:- Flammable liquid fires- Electrical fires

Method:Flammable liquid fires:- Direct at base using - Direct at base using sweeping motion and sweeping motion and move upwards.move upwards.

Electrical fires:- - If possible switch off electrical supplyIf possible switch off electrical supply- Direct discharge at the fire- Direct discharge at the fire

BASE

CYLINDER

CARRYING HANDLE

DISCHARGELEVER

NOZZLE

FLEXIBLE TUBE

PRESSUREGAUGE

SAFETYPIN

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a. Carry the extinguisher to the place on fire.

b. Pull out the safety pin.

c. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.

d.Squeeze the grip lever firmly.

e. Sweep from side to side.

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a. Do not use water extinguishers for liquid and electrical fires.

b. Keep a safe distance.

c. Do not stand facing the wind direction.

d. Stay out of thick smoke areas.

HOSE REEL HOSE REEL SYSTEMSYSTEM

ADVANTAGES OF ADVANTAGES OF HOSE REELHOSE REEL

One man operated ( minimal manpower ) Light ( easily deployed ) Lack of back pressure ( suitable for use by

most people ) Easy to operate ( easily deployed )

ADVANTAGES OF ADVANTAGES OF HOSE REELHOSE REEL

Non-Kinking reinforced rubber about 30m Non-Kinking reinforced rubber about 30m long.long.

9m throw ( water dispenses to length of 9m throw ( water dispenses to length of 9m) achievable at flow rate of 0.4 9m) achievable at flow rate of 0.4 litre/sec .litre/sec .

Hose extends to 15m to 30mHose extends to 15m to 30m

HOSE REELHOSE REEL

Need to assess the type of fireand source of fire before makinguse of a Hose reel for putting out of fire

Type of FireType of Fire Hose reel Hose reel suitabilitysuitability

Solid Material Solid Material YESYES

Oil Based FireOil Based Fire NONO

Gas Based FireGas Based Fire NONO

Electrical FireElectrical Fire NONO

Checking of Hose Reel

Check that there are no obstructions preventing the use of the Hose Reel.

Check that the key to unlockthe Hose Reel cabinet is housedin a housing on the cabinet.

USING THE HOSE REELUSING THE HOSE REELChecks before usage

• Turn on the hose reel valve before releasing the hose reel.

• Run out the hose

• Turn on water at nozzle and direct the stream at the base of the fire.

1.1. Turn Turn ONON the cock valve to let the the cock valve to let the water flow. ( Anti-Clockwise water flow. ( Anti-Clockwise direction )direction )

2.2. PullPull out the non-kinking reinforced out the non-kinking reinforced hose.(30m long)hose.(30m long)

3.3. Point the nozzle down and awayPoint the nozzle down and away4.4. Turn ON ( clockwise )Turn ON ( clockwise )by turning the by turning the

nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)5.5. This is toThis is to test test the hose is working.the hose is working.6.6. Deploy the Hose reel . 2 persons to Deploy the Hose reel . 2 persons to

deploy the hose reel recommended.deploy the hose reel recommended.

Step By Step Operation

Standard Fire Hose Reel enclosed inred cabinet . Notice key at right corner

KEY

Break glass covering to retrievekey

Unlock the cabinet door

Check Hose ReelIntact and not tangledUntangle if so.

TurnTurn ONON the valve to let the water flow. the valve to let the water flow.

( anti - clockwise direction( anti - clockwise direction ) )

Pull out the drum towards you. TheDrum can swivel left to right.

Point the nozzle down and awayPoint the nozzle down and away

7. Turn ON ( clockwise ) 7. Turn ON ( clockwise ) by turning the nozzle.by turning the nozzle.

This is to This is to test if test if the hose is workingthe hose is working

Turn the nozzle to control the amount of water gushing out.

Always pointNozzle downand away fromyou

Assistant to unwind the drum to extendthe hose

Hose controller and assistant must cooperate

If hose winds round a corner, assistant must straighten hose and walk along hose towardsHose controller.

Follow hose trail . Ensure Hose straighten

Assistant must at all times keep hose reel in line of sight.

Assistant must keep Hose Controller within his view / line of sight .

Hose controller keep low when approaching Fire. Hand ready to twist nozzle to turn on Water.

Hose Reel handler and assistant must not be standing on the same side of the hose. They should be on opposite sides of the hose.

Ensure the hose is not curled .

Uncurl the hose

Pull to straightenAfter uncurling

Keeping the Hose Reel

When keeping hose, ensure it is not entangled

Assistant will help to reel the hose intothe drum ,rolling the drum and making surethe hose does not get entangled.

Assistant and Hose reel controllerwork in tandem.

Cooperation is of the essence.

Ensure Hose is reeled in neatly.

Push hose reel drum into cabinet

Remember to shut off water supply.

Close cabinet door

Lock the cabinet and mount the key back on the key holder.

USING THE HOSE REELUSING THE HOSE REEL

Method of Method of Operations.Operations.

1.1. Turn Turn ONON the valve the valve to let the water to let the water flow.flow.

2.2. PullPull out the non- out the non-kinking reinforced kinking reinforced hose.(30m long)hose.(30m long)

3.3. ONON the nozzle.(0.4 the nozzle.(0.4 ltr/sec)ltr/sec)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS After turning on the cock valve, test the water flow of the After turning on the cock valve, test the water flow of the

hosereel by turning on the hosereel nozzle and ensure that hosereel by turning on the hosereel nozzle and ensure that water supply is available before pulling out the hosereel towards water supply is available before pulling out the hosereel towards the fire.the fire.

Keep your position low whilst fighting fire in an enclose area.Keep your position low whilst fighting fire in an enclose area.

In open area, check for wind direction before moving towards In open area, check for wind direction before moving towards the fire with the hosereel. Move upwind direction to avoid smoke the fire with the hosereel. Move upwind direction to avoid smoke and heat.and heat.

Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.

In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard area.the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard area.

Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Use hosereel to extinguish solid Use hosereel to extinguish solid combustible materials.combustible materials.

In cases where you are trapped in smoke In cases where you are trapped in smoke logged situation, use the hosereel as a logged situation, use the hosereel as a guideline to lead you out from hazard guideline to lead you out from hazard area.area.

Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire Don’t use hosereel to extinguish oil fire or electrical fire.or electrical fire.

VIDEO SHOWVIDEO SHOW

Title: Making our Title: Making our Worksite Quarters Worksite Quarters

Fire SafeFire Safe

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION The correct way of operating a fire The correct way of operating a fire

extinguisher and knowing the parts extinguisher and knowing the parts of a fire extinguisherof a fire extinguisher

The correct way of operating a The correct way of operating a Hose Reel and Safety Precaution Hose Reel and Safety Precaution while operating a Hose reelwhile operating a Hose reel

CONSULTANT/ RESEARCHER : WO2 Md Haramain Bin Abas

CONSULTANT : SSG DAVID LOH

EDITOR : A/MAJ EUGIN WONG

HOSE CREW : WO2 Md Haramain Bin AbasLCP MosesPTE Md Faizal

Cameraman : PTE Md Sharom & Norhalis