Jane Doe

Yo besty

Rescue

R

Alarm

A

Confine

C

Extinguish/Evacuate

E

Pull pin

P

Aim hose

A

Squeeze handle

S

Sweep from side to side

S

combustibles/wood, cloth, paper

Class A

flammables/liquids

Class B

electrical/energized electrical equipment, gases

Class C

combustible metals

Class D

combustible cooking media/vegetable or animal oils/fats

Class F(K)

Class A (yes), Class B (no), Class F(K) (no)

Water

Class A (yes), Class B (no), Class F(K) (no)

Hose Reel

Class A & B (yes), Class F(K) (no)

Foam

Class B and Class F(K) (yes)

CO2

All classes

Powder

Class B (may be used for other classes with other extinguishing agents and techniques)

Blanket

Class A (yes), may be used for other classes, specific for dealing with hot cooking oil fires only

Wet Chemical

Activate

Assist

Attempt

3A System

Leading cause of death in fire; 3:1 ratio

Asphyxiation

Fully developed room has temperatures over 1100°F

Heat

Fire creates black, impenetrable smoke that blocks the vision, stings the eyes, and clogs the lungs; may be possible to navigate through the smoke

Smoke

Children and elderly

Most common victims of house fires?