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    This document discusses classes of combustibles and appropriate fire extinguishers. It defines combustibles as substances that can catch fire and burn. Class A combustibles include materials like wood, paper, cloth, plastic and rubber and should be extinguished with water or dry powder. Class B combustibles involve flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel and propane, requiring extinguishers that cut off oxygen supply like CO2 or baking soda. Class C fires originate from energized electrical equipment, making water dangerous - CO2 extinguishers are recommended. The most common extinguisher types are water, CO2 and dry chemical, each designed to fight different classes of fire.

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    This document discusses classes of combustibles and appropriate fire extinguishers. It defines combustibles as substances that can catch fire and burn. Class A combustibles include materials like wood, paper, cloth, plastic and rubber and should be extinguished with water or dry powder. Class B combustibles involve flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel and propane, requiring extinguishers that cut off oxygen supply like CO2 or baking soda. Class C fires originate from energized electrical equipment, making water dangerous - CO2 extinguishers are recommended. The most common extinguisher types are water, CO2 and dry chemical, each designed to fight different classes of fire.

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    This document discusses classes of combustibles and appropriate fire extinguishers. It defines combustibles as substances that can catch fire and burn. Class A combustibles include materials like wood, paper, cloth, plastic and rubber and should be extinguished with water or dry powder. Class B combustibles involve flammable liquids like gasoline, diesel and propane, requiring extinguishers that cut off oxygen supply like CO2 or baking soda. Class C fires originate from energized electrical equipment, making water dangerous - CO2 extinguishers are recommended. The most common extinguisher types are water, CO2 and dry chemical, each designed to fight different classes of fire.

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    Topic: Class of combustibles and Fire extinguisher

    Presented by: Jupiter group Trainer HSSE:


    Mr. BRUNO GINER
    What is Combustible?
    A combustible is a substance that is
    capable to get fire and burn

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    CLASS A COMBUSTIBLES
    The class A combustible contain:
    Firewood, Paper, cloth, Materials produced from oil, plastic,
    rubber etc.
    To fight Class A combustible when get fire, we must take into
    account all of the combustible materials present in each area
    which getting fire.
    So to extinguish Class A Combustible fire, we have to use water
    and dry pouder

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    CLASS A COMBUSTIBLES WHEN GET FIRE

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    CLASS B COMBUSTIBLES
    The class B combustibles contain:
    Gasoline or diesel fuel, Propane, Butane, Methane, Acetone and
    Acetylene
    To fight Class B Combustibles when get fire, do not use water and
    make sure to choice the correct extinguisher. In many cases, water
    will only spread the fuel around and create more fire.
    To extinguish a Class B fire, you want to cut off the oxygen by
    using carbon dioxide (CO2) gas to dilute the oxygen available
    and stop the burning. Smothering the fire with bicarbonate
    (baking soda) or potassium carbonate will also work.

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    CLASS B COMBUSTIBLES WHEN GET FIRE

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    CLASS C COMBUSTIBLES

    A Class C Combustibles are from an energized electrical fire.


    “Energized” in this case means that it is fed by a power source.
    Class C Combustible may begin from a short circuit, faulty wiring,
    power cord damage, overloaded devices and electrical outlets.
    Any place where electrical equipment is used or electrical wiring is
    present is a potential site for a Class C Combustible fire.

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    CLASS C COMBUSTIBLES
    To fight a Class C Combustible when get fire, do not use water
    because electric power source is dangerous and even fatal results
    can occur and the person fighting the fire may be electrocuted if a
    water-based extinguisher is utilized in an attempt to control a Class
    C fire.
    Make sure to choice the correct extinguisher to fight Class C
    combustible fire.
    A Class C fire requires an agent that can break apart the elements
    that feed a fire: oxygen, heat, and Carbon dioxide (CO2).

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    CLASS B COMBUSTIBLES WHEN GET FIRE

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    TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight


    different types of fire.
    The three most common types of fire extinguishers are:
    1-air pressurized water,
    2-CO2 (carbon dioxide), and
    3-Dry chemical.

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    Thank you for your attention

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