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1. There are 4 types of fire extinguishers: |
Type |
Label |
Type of Fire |
Water |
Red |
Solid substances (A) |
Foam |
Cream or white |
- Solid substances (A)
- Liquid (B)
- Gas (C)
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Carbon dioxide |
Black |
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Dry powder |
Blue |
All types of fire |
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2. Type of fire and fire extinguishers that are suitable for use
Type of Fire |
Fire |
Type of fire extinguishers |
Class A |
Fires that involve flammable solids (except metals) such as cloth, wood, paper, fabric, rubber, rubbish and any flammable material |
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Class B |
Fires that involve liquids such as petrol, kerosene, diesel, paint and varnish |
- Foam
- Dry powder
- Carbon dioxide
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Class C |
Fires that involve gases such as LPG, LNG and oxygen |
- Dry powder
- Carbon dioxide
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Class D |
Fires that involve metals such as magnesium, aluminium, sodium and potassium |
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Class E |
Fires that involve electrical appliances |
- Dry powder
- Carbon dioxide
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Class F |
Fires that involve fats and oils |
- Dry powder
- Carbon dioxide
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3. Other fire extinguishers:
Equipments |
Functions |
ABC fire extinguishers |
- Can be used for all type of fire except fire caused by metal or gas that will not allow the explosion
- Not harmful to human and animal
- Does not pollute the soil
- Easy to maintain (at least once a year)
- Moisture produced lasts longer, thus preventing the fire from spreading again.
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Fire blanket |
- Made of two layers of glass fibres
- Able to extinguish small or moderate fires that are difficult to extinguish with water
- Extinguishes fire on the victim when it is wrapped around him
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4. Ways to use fire extinguishers
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Pull the safety pin |
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Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire source |
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Squeeze hard on the handle |
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iv. |
Spray from side to side |
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Sumber: Buku Teks Sains Tingkatan 4 KSSM
5. Carrying out an audit on fire extinguishers at school
- Location of the fire extinguishers in the emergency route plan in the laboratory classroom, canteen and other locations in the school
- Types and numbers of fire extinguishers
- Expiry date and other information in the Rescue and Fire Department certificate attached to the fire extinguishers