Fire Safety Research

What is the leading cause of fire?

Short circuit

In __ minutes a fire can spread quickly in a residence

2

Primary Killer in fires

smoke, poisonous gases & Asphyxiation

What is the leading cause of fire deaths that exceeds burns?

Asphyxiation

What can be more dangerous than flames?

Heat & Smoke from Fire

Specific Cause of fire that is related to the following:

• Carelessness

• Ignorance

• Malicious or Sabotage

Human Causes

Specific Cause of fire that is related to the following:

• Machine/Equipment Overload

• Vehicles

Accidents

Specific Cause of fire that is related to the following:

• Short-circuits

• Faults

• Overloading

Electricity

Specific Cause of fire that is related to the following:

HIGH TEMPERATURE

• Grass Fires

• Forest Fires

Spontaneous

The stage of fire where there is plenty of oxygen

Ignition Stage

Generally confined to the fuel that initially _____

ignited

The stage of fire where oxygen decreases and fuel dries out

Growth Stage

It is a method of extinguishing fire through limitation or removal of fuel

Starvation

It is a method of extinguishing fire through limitation or reduction of oxygen

Smothering

It is a method of extinguishing fire through limitation or removal of heat

Cooling

It is a method of extinguishing fire through breaking chemical reaction

Inhibition

First Step in using the fire extinguisher

Pull the pin

Second Step in using the fire extinguisher

Aim the nozzle

Third Step in using the fire extinguisher

Squeeze the lever

Fourth Step in using the fire extinguisher

Sweep side to side at the base of the fire

Recite the 6 Markings in Fire Extinguisher. Memory trick:

What
When
Pressure
Standard
Color

Recited Correctly | Click other choices if not

A fire extinguisher suitable for cooling fire.

Water Type | Class A | Red

A fire extinguisher type that you shouldn’t use on gasses, oils & electricity

Water Type | Class A | Red

A fire extinguisher type that works by cooling and sealing surface of burning liquid

Foam Type | Class A & B | Cream

A fire extinguisher type that you shouldn’t use on electrical fires. Suitable for Solid, Liquid and Gas Flammable and Combustible materials

Foam Type | Class A & B | Cream

A fire extinguisher suitable for Class D fire and also applicable to other types of fire

Dry Chemical Powder Type

A fire extinguisher type that works by interfering with combustion reaction.

Dry Chemical Powder Tag

A fire extinguisher type that works by removing heat & prevents re-ignition by creating barrier between oxygen and fuel elements

Wet Chemical Type | Class K | Yellow

FDAS

Fire Detection & Alarm System

PIFPO

Philippine Integrated Fire Protection Organization

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

OSHSC

Occupational Safety & Health Center

ERT

Emergency Response Team

SOPI

Safety Organization of the Philippines Incorporated

BWC

Bureau of Working Conditions

OSHS

ASPPI

Association of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines Incorporated

MC

Memorandum Circular