Fire-fighting Procedures

1) Fire in clothing Smother the fire by blanket or heavy toweling. The use of emergency shower is also recommended. 

3) Electrical fires First disconnect the apparatus or equipment by pulling the safety switch or switch off the mains to avoid possibility of being electrocuted. Then use Class C fire extinguisher. 

4) Poisonous-gas fires First use the proper self-contained oxygen respirator and then select a proper fire extinguisher. If the fire goes beyond control of the available fire extinguishers, get out of the room immediately. Close the door to prevent drafts and gas spread. 

Caution Always ensure that no one is left behind. 

Most of the time, a fire is fought during the incipient stage with all available means and without waiting for specific instructions. Availability of copious water supply is a must at the site and water should be used in a form that provides effective fire-fighting consistent with the need of fire fighters. However, the general approach may be as follows  

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Materials which (in themselves) are normally stable even under fire exposure conditions and which are not reactive with water. Normal fire fighting procedures may be used. 

Fire fighting procedures for niobium and niobium hydride powder, suggest letting the fire burn itself out. Small fires can be controlled by smothering with dry table salt or using Type D dry powder fireextinguishing material. Under no circumstances should water be used, as a violent explosion may result. 

Asbestos suits, axes, ladders, hand extinguishers, hoses, wrenches, and nozzles on hand Fire-fighting procedures planned Foam chemicals on hand Fire brigade organized... 

Fire fighting procedures that are effective, including recommended personal protective equipment if appropriate. 

Nuisance hazards are present that require some care use standard fire fighting procedures. 

Like all areas of occupational activities, fire has its legal requirements, both of a detailed and a general nature. The Fire Services Act 1947 places on the local authority the duty to create and maintain an efficient fire fighting force and outlines the fire fighting procedures, the powers of firemen and fire authorities and other matters necessary to ensure an efficient and speedy fire service. It also created Fire Prevention Officers. 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective ciothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. 

Special Fire-Fighting procedures Do not use solid stream of water, since stream will scatter and spread fire. Fine water spray can be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool. 

Special fire-fighting procedures Do not use a solid stream of water since a stream will scatter and spread the fire. Use water spray to cool containers exposed to a fire. 

Special fire fighting procedures Dilution of ethylene oxide with 23 volumes of water renders it non-flammable ... 

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