Firefighting Equipment and Techniques Guide

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1. How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher - Explain PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) and safety precautions. 2. Kinds of Fire Extinguishers - Water, Foam (AFFF), Dry Chemical, COz, Wet Chemical, Halon; include uses and fire classes. 3. Kinds of Fire Hose - Attack, Supply, Booster; include differences and uses. 4. Parts of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Helmet, coat, pants, gloves, boots, SCBA; include functions. 5. Kinds of Fire Vehicles - Fire Engine, Ladder Truck, Rescue Vehicle, Ambulance; include functions. 6. Kinds of Ladder - Extension, Roof, Folding, Aerial; include proper use and safety. 7. Different Kinds of Fire Patterns - V-pattern, U-pattern, Pour patterns, Clean burn; include investigation value. With pictures included

This presentation outlines essential firefighting tools and methods, covering fire extinguisher operation (PASS technique and safety), types of extinguishers by fire class, fire hoses (attack, supply, booster), personal protective equipment (PPE) components and functions, fire vehicles (engines, ladders, rescues), ladders (types and safety), and fire patterns (V, U, pour, clean burn) for origin investigation.

May 8, 202620 slides

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Slide 1 - Equipment and Techniques Guide

Equipment and Techniques Guide

Extinguishers, Hoses, PPE, Vehicles, Ladders & Fire Patterns

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Slide 1 - Equipment and Techniques Guide

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Slide 2 - Presentation Outline

How to Operate a Fire Extinguisher (PASS & Safety)
Kinds of Fire Extinguishers (Uses & Classes)
Kinds of Fire Hoses (Differences & Uses)
Parts of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE & Functions)
Kinds of Fire Vehicles (Functions)
Kinds of Ladders (Use & Safety)
Different Kinds of Fire Patterns (Investigation Value)

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Slide 3 - 1. Fire Extinguisher Operation

How to Operate

PASS Technique and Key Safety Precautions

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Slide 3 - 1. Fire Extinguisher Operation

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Slide 4 - PASS Method

Step	Action	Details
1. Pull	Pin	Pull the safety pin at the top to unlock trigger
2. Aim	Nozzle Low	Aim nozzle at base of fire, 6-8 ft away
3. Squeeze	Handle	Squeeze lever slowly and evenly
4. Sweep	Side to Side	Sweep nozzle side-to-side at base of flames

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Slide 5 - Safety Precautions

Evacuate others first and call 911
Only fight small fires (< size of trash can)
Have clear escape route behind you
Pass if fire grows or you feel heat/smoke
Use correct extinguisher type for fire class

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Slide 6 - 2. Fire Extinguishers

Types and Uses

Matched to Fire Classes: A (Ordinary), B (Flammable), C (Electrical), D (Metals), K (Kitchen)

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Slide 7 - Extinguisher Types

Type	Contents	Uses/Fire Classes
Water	Pressurized Water	Class A only (wood, paper)
Foam (AFFF)	Aqueous Film-Forming Foam	Class A & B (liquids)
Dry Chemical	Powder (ABC/Monoammonium)	Class A, B, C
CO2	Carbon Dioxide Gas	Class B, C (no residue)
Wet Chemical	Potassium Solution	Class K (cooking oils)
Halon	Halon Gas (phased out)	Class B, C (aviation)

Source: Wikipedia

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Slide 8 - 3. Fire Hoses

Types and Applications

Attack, Supply, and Booster Hoses

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Slide 9 - Hose Comparisons

Type	Diameter	Uses/Differences
Attack	1.5-2.5 in	Direct fire attack; maneuverable, high pressure
Supply	4-5 in (LDH)	Bulk water from hydrant to engine; low pressure, high volume
Booster	1 in (soft)	Small fires/forestry; lightweight, flexible, self-contained

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Slide 10 - 4. PPE Components

Personal Protective Equipment

Key Parts and Their Functions

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Slide 11 - PPE Functions

🪖 Helmet Head impact/thermal protection

🧥 Coat & Pants Turnout gear: flame/heat resistant

🧤 Gloves Hand protection from cuts/heat

👢 Boots Steel toe, waterproof, slip-resistant

😷 SCBA Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for air supply

🎽 Pants Suspenders Secure fit during intense activity

Source: Wikipedia (Breathing Apparatus)

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Slide 12 - 5. Fire Vehicles

Apparatus Types

Primary Functions and Capabilities

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Slide 13 - Vehicle Functions

Vehicle	Key Features	Main Functions
Fire Engine	Pumper, water tank, hoses/pumps	Transport firefighters, water, equipment; firefighting ops
Ladder Truck	Aerial ladder (up to 100+ ft), tools	High-reach access, ventilation, rescue
Rescue Vehicle	Extrication tools, airbags, med equip	Vehicle accidents, technical rescues
Ambulance	Medical supplies, ALS/BLS	Patient transport, emergency medical services

Source: Wikipedia (Fire Engine)

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Slide 14 - 6. Fire Ladders

Types and Safety

Proper Use Guidelines

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Slide 15 - Ladder Types

Type	Description	Use & Safety
Extension	Telescoping sections	Ground to roof; secure top/bottom, 75° angle
Roof	Fixed, narrow	Attic/vent work; lightweight, carry flat
Folding/Pompier	Compact, hooks	Windows/interiors; personal carry
Aerial	Truck-mounted hydraulic	High-rise; operator controlled, stabilized