Elements & Features of CBDRRM and Types of Fire Extinguisher

People's Participation

Giving people power and involvement in solving disaster-related issues.

Prioritizing Vulnerable Sectors

Focus on:

Urban poor (informal settlers)

Indigenous peoples

Fisherfolk

Farmers

Elderly, differently-abled, women, and children

Social and Organizational Values

Emphasizes:

Cooperation

Local organization

Community knowledge

Shared resources

Water Extinguisher

Contains water for use against fire involving ordinary combustibles like paper, wood, cloth and most plastics.

Foam Extinguisher

Use dry chemicals to put out fires caused by gasoline, oil and solvents.

Powder Extinguisher

Contain carbon dioxide for use against electrical fires.

Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher

Spray dry powder on combustible metals like magnesium, titanium, aluminum, sodium, and potassium.

Wet Chemical Extinguisher

Use a wet, potassium acetate-based, low pH agent to put out "cooking" fires in which there are animal or vegetable oils and fats