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FIRE FIGHTINGFIRE FIGHTING
Presentation ByPresentation By
Raghunath PatilRaghunath Patil
Chief EngineerChief Engineer
PARC estiquePARC estique

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1.1. Importance of fire training & HistoryImportance of fire training & History
2.2. Cause of fireCause of fire
3.3. Fire triangle & extinguishing methodFire triangle & extinguishing method
4.4. Success of extinguishing depends onSuccess of extinguishing depends on
5.5. Classifacation of fireClassifacation of fire
6.6. Types of Extinguishers and How to use itTypes of Extinguishers and How to use it
7.7. Action in case of fireAction in case of fire
8.8. You must knowYou must know
9.9. Do’s and Don’tDo’s and Don’t
10.10. Emergency tel. nos.Emergency tel. nos.
CONTENTS

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 NEW DELHI: A major fire broke out in a five-star hotel inNEW DELHI: A major fire broke out in a five-star hotel in
Vasant Kunj on Saturday 25 Jan 2008 and nearly 250 guests,Vasant Kunj on Saturday 25 Jan 2008 and nearly 250 guests,
including foreigners, had to be evacuated. A fire serviceincluding foreigners, had to be evacuated. A fire service
official suffered some injuries, while the guests and hotel staffofficial suffered some injuries, while the guests and hotel staff
managed to escape unhurt.managed to escape unhurt.
The fire, which broke out in a basement kitchen of The GrandThe fire, which broke out in a basement kitchen of The Grand
hotel, quickly spread to other floors, requiring 40 fire tendershotel, quickly spread to other floors, requiring 40 fire tenders
and three hours to control it. Fire-fighters claimed the blazeand three hours to control it. Fire-fighters claimed the blaze
could have been brought under control more swiftly had thecould have been brought under control more swiftly had the
hotel authorities alerted the Delhi Fire Service at once.hotel authorities alerted the Delhi Fire Service at once.
According to fire officials, the hotel staff first tried to douseAccording to fire officials, the hotel staff first tried to douse
the flames themselves and called the fire service only at 12.50the flames themselves and called the fire service only at 12.50
pm when the situation had gone out of hand. Preciouspm when the situation had gone out of hand. Precious
moments were also lost when a water pipe burst and the firemoments were also lost when a water pipe burst and the fire
safety equipment kept at the hotel reportedly malfunctioned.safety equipment kept at the hotel reportedly malfunctioned.

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 In a similar incident in 1986, 39 people,In a similar incident in 1986, 39 people,
including guests, had died while many othersincluding guests, had died while many others
were injured in a fire at Siddharth Hotel, nowwere injured in a fire at Siddharth Hotel, now
called Vasant Continental in Vasant Vihar.called Vasant Continental in Vasant Vihar.
 On June 8 ,2007 , a 31-year-old FrenchOn June 8 ,2007 , a 31-year-old French
national died and two others were injurednational died and two others were injured
when a fire broke out at Hotel Regalia inwhen a fire broke out at Hotel Regalia in
Chittaranjan Park.Chittaranjan Park.

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FIRE FIGHTINGFIRE FIGHTING
 FIRE = Fire Inform Response EvacuateFIRE = Fire Inform Response Evacuate
 Fire is a good servant but bad master. So we must alwaysFire is a good servant but bad master. So we must always
keep fire under our control. And not allow fire to be ourkeep fire under our control. And not allow fire to be our
master.master.
 Calamities never come with a notice . We must be reasy atCalamities never come with a notice . We must be reasy at
all timeall time
 If we prevent fire , the loss we going to suffer on account ofIf we prevent fire , the loss we going to suffer on account of
fire that would be our gain.fire that would be our gain.
 Prevention is better than cure .Prevention is better than cure .

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Fire TriangleFire Triangle
 Fire is caused according to the principle of triangle .Fire is caused according to the principle of triangle .
1.1. Heat ( temperature reaching ignition point )Heat ( temperature reaching ignition point )
2.2. Combusting material( fuel)Combusting material( fuel)
3.3. AirAir
ExtinguishingExtinguishing MethodMethod
1. Heat by Cooling i.e. putting water
2. Air by Smothering / Blanketing i.e. covering
3. Fuel by Starving ( Remove burning material)
Human brain without oxygen survive only 4 min.
Fire extinguishes if oxygen supply stop for 2 Sec.

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CAUSESCAUSES OF FIREOF FIRE:-:-
 HousekeepingHousekeeping :- Poor house keeping is a poor fire:- Poor house keeping is a poor fire
hazard . Cotton , cloths, papers ,etc are the sourceshazard . Cotton , cloths, papers ,etc are the sources
of ignition. They should be kept away fromof ignition. They should be kept away from
combusting material like petrol, oil ,etc.combusting material like petrol, oil ,etc.
 SmokingSmoking:-:- Careless smoking in non smoking areasCareless smoking in non smoking areas
should be stopped . Smoking shall be permitted inshould be stopped . Smoking shall be permitted in
smoking zone only.smoking zone only.
 Welding / gas cuttingWelding / gas cutting :-:- While doing gas weldingWhile doing gas welding
or oxy-acetylene cutting produces flying sparksor oxy-acetylene cutting produces flying sparks
which falls on inflammable material and fire takeswhich falls on inflammable material and fire takes
place.place.

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 Ignorance about fire hazardsIgnorance about fire hazards:- Lack of knowledge about:- Lack of knowledge about
the safe methods of storage of inflammable liquids,the safe methods of storage of inflammable liquids,
materials. Correct use of electrical equipments etc.materials. Correct use of electrical equipments etc.
 Negligent habitNegligent habit :- Our negligent or careless habits are:- Our negligent or careless habits are
responsible for fire out break. A lighted match stick,responsible for fire out break. A lighted match stick,
cigarette end carelessly thrown on any combusting material .cigarette end carelessly thrown on any combusting material .
 Kitchen:-Kitchen:- Most sensible area to get fire in hotel. KitchenMost sensible area to get fire in hotel. Kitchen
staff should take extra care while preparing food. In kitchenstaff should take extra care while preparing food. In kitchen
because of carelessness oil fire and gas fire can take place.because of carelessness oil fire and gas fire can take place.
 Electrical Panel RoomElectrical Panel Room: No material to be stored in electrical: No material to be stored in electrical
panel room. Small short circuit will be converted into bigpanel room. Small short circuit will be converted into big
fire.fire.

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The success of fire fighting depends onThe success of fire fighting depends on
 Fire fighting equipments in working conditionFire fighting equipments in working condition
 Fire warning system and quantity of extinguishersFire warning system and quantity of extinguishers
 Fire training ( knowledge )Fire training ( knowledge )
 It is essential for everybody to know type of fire and thenIt is essential for everybody to know type of fire and then
extinguish it with correct extinguisher in quick and effectiveextinguish it with correct extinguisher in quick and effective
manner.manner.

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Classification of fireClassification of fire
1.1. A class(Solid,wood,paper,etc)A class(Solid,wood,paper,etc)
2.2. B class (oil,paint,etc)B class (oil,paint,etc)
3.3. C class,(Gas,carbonmonoxide)C class,(Gas,carbonmonoxide)
4.4. D class ( Metal,zinc,copper,etc)D class ( Metal,zinc,copper,etc)
5.5. Electrical fire.Electrical fire.

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Extinguishers:-Extinguishers:-
1. Water type1. Water type :-:- Removes heat i.e. CoolingRemoves heat i.e. Cooling
only for A class fire.only for A class fire.
2. Foam type2. Foam type :-:-Cutting of Oxygen i.e. SmotheringCutting of Oxygen i.e. Smothering
or Blanketing + cooling)or Blanketing + cooling)
Only on A,B fireOnly on A,B fire
3. CO2 type :-3. CO2 type :- Displace Oxygen i.e. smotheringDisplace Oxygen i.e. smothering
Use only on B,C,E fireUse only on B,C,E fire
4. DCP type:-4. DCP type:- Cutting of Oxygen i.e. Smothering UseCutting of Oxygen i.e. Smothering Use
only B,C,E fire. If ammonium phosphateonly B,C,E fire. If ammonium phosphate
is used then it can be used on A class also.is used then it can be used on A class also.

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Types of ExtinguishersTypes of Extinguishers
Co2
AFFF
DCP ABC
Store
Pressure
Type
DCP BC
Cartridge
Type

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CO2 EXTINGUISHERCO2 EXTINGUISHER
 ContainsContains: Liquefied CO2 , 4.5 Kg at 1.125: Liquefied CO2 , 4.5 Kg at 1.125
PSI and at 16 degree .PSI and at 16 degree .
 OperationOperation :-Hold the extinguisher by:-Hold the extinguisher by
trigger assembly . Remove safety pintrigger assembly . Remove safety pin
Approach base of fire open the valve fullyApproach base of fire open the valve fully
& sweep it.& sweep it. By this we are Cutting of Oxygen ofBy this we are Cutting of Oxygen of
fire called smotheringfire called smothering
 Suitable forSuitable for : B,C and Electrical Fire: B,C and Electrical Fire
 NoteNote:- Do not grip the fiber hose or:- Do not grip the fiber hose or
cylinder during use or you will get coldcylinder during use or you will get cold
burn.burn.
 It can not be used against A class of fireIt can not be used against A class of fire
because there is no cooling effect CO2because there is no cooling effect CO2
escape in air.escape in air.
 It can not be used against D class of fireIt can not be used against D class of fire
because reaction takes place.because reaction takes place.

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Co2 ExtinguisherCo2 Extinguisher
4.5 Kg Co2 Gas4.5 Kg Co2 Gas
under pressureunder pressure

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AFFF TypeAFFF Type  ContainsContains : 550 ML Aqueous Film Forming: 550 ML Aqueous Film Forming
foam Compound mixed with fresh water andfoam Compound mixed with fresh water and
one Co2 cartridge of 60-90 gm .one Co2 cartridge of 60-90 gm .
 OperationOperation: Open the safety pin . Hold the: Open the safety pin . Hold the
hose towards base of fire. Strike the knobhose towards base of fire. Strike the knob
with left hand . Co2 cartridge will break andwith left hand . Co2 cartridge will break and
AFFF Foam with a pressure of 3.5 Kg /cm2AFFF Foam with a pressure of 3.5 Kg /cm2
will come out. Sweep it on fire. By this wewill come out. Sweep it on fire. By this we
are Cutting of Oxygen of fire calledare Cutting of Oxygen of fire called
smotheringsmothering
 Suitable forSuitable for:- A and B class of fire.:- A and B class of fire.
 Location :- (Total = 02)Location :- (Total = 02) Near Gas Bank – 01Near Gas Bank – 01
and DG set -1and DG set -1
Note: Not to use on Electrical and D class fire because of water
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AFFF TypeAFFF Type
(Aqueous Film(Aqueous Film
Forming Foam)Forming Foam)
ExtinguisherExtinguisher
1. AFFF chemical1. AFFF chemical
2. Co2 cartridge2. Co2 cartridge
3. water3. water

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DCP ABC STORE PRESSURE TYPEDCP ABC STORE PRESSURE TYPE
 ContainsContains :Contains 5 Kg Mono:Contains 5 Kg Mono
Ammonium phosphate with nitrogen gasAmmonium phosphate with nitrogen gas
under pressure. It does not have cartridgesunder pressure. It does not have cartridges
..
 OperationOperation : Remove the safety pin hold the: Remove the safety pin hold the
hose to base of fire, press the handle andhose to base of fire, press the handle and
sweep. We can stop at any time in betweensweep. We can stop at any time in between
by releasing handle. Nitrogen drives toby releasing handle. Nitrogen drives to
jetting powder for extinguishing . By thisjetting powder for extinguishing . By this
we are cutting off oxygen of fire calledwe are cutting off oxygen of fire called
smotheringsmothering
 Suitable ForSuitable For: A, B, C and E class of fire: A, B, C and E class of fire
only.only.

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DCP Type (DryDCP Type (Dry
chemical Powder )chemical Powder )
ExtinguisherExtinguisher
10 Kg DCP10 Kg DCP
ContainsContains
1) Mono1) Mono
AmmoniumAmmonium
phosphatephosphate
2) Nitrogen2) Nitrogen

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DCP BC CARTREDGE TYPEDCP BC CARTREDGE TYPE
 Note:Note: Can not be used against A class of fire.Can not be used against A class of fire.
 ContainsContains :Contains Sodium bicarbonate powder 5:Contains Sodium bicarbonate powder 5
Kg and Co2 cartridge 120-150 gmKg and Co2 cartridge 120-150 gm
 OperationOperation : Remove the safety pin hold the hose to: Remove the safety pin hold the hose to
base of fire, Strike the knob with hand and sweepbase of fire, Strike the knob with hand and sweep
the hose on fire. We can not stop till thethe hose on fire. We can not stop till the
extinguisher finishes.Co2 drives to jetting powderextinguisher finishes.Co2 drives to jetting powder
for extinguishing . By this we are cutting offfor extinguishing . By this we are cutting off
oxygen of fire called smotheringoxygen of fire called smothering
 Suitable ForSuitable For: B, C and E class of fire only.: B, C and E class of fire only.

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DCP ABC CARTREDGEDCP ABC CARTREDGE
TYPETYPE
 5 Kg Sodium5 Kg Sodium
bicarbonatebicarbonate
 Inner containerInner container
 Co2 cartridge 120-Co2 cartridge 120-
150gm150gm

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FIRE HYDRANTFIRE HYDRANT

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Fire hydrant hose being
connected to fight with
fire

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Fire exit doorFire exit door
on each flooron each floor

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REFUSE AREA ON 5 th FloorREFUSE AREA ON 5 th Floor

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FIRE HYDRANT AND FIRE BUCKETSFIRE HYDRANT AND FIRE BUCKETS
 FIRE HYDRANT:- 30 MTR Mtr hose with nozzle are kept onFIRE HYDRANT:- 30 MTR Mtr hose with nozzle are kept on
guest staircase each floor one. For operating connect it to theguest staircase each floor one. For operating connect it to the
hydrant point ( which is in the duct of each floor) and open thehydrant point ( which is in the duct of each floor) and open the
valve. Jet water will go upto 50 to 60 feetvalve. Jet water will go upto 50 to 60 feet
 30 Mtr hose reel also connected to the hydrant on each floor.30 Mtr hose reel also connected to the hydrant on each floor.
This rubber hose reel of 1 inch width can be unroll and we canThis rubber hose reel of 1 inch width can be unroll and we can
use with pressure nozzleuse with pressure nozzle

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Action in case of fireAction in case of fire
1.1. Action should be quick so that small fire can beAction should be quick so that small fire can be
extinguish immediately. The delay in action causeextinguish immediately. The delay in action cause
fire to grow and may become difficult to befire to grow and may become difficult to be
controlled latercontrolled later
2. During break out of fire do not panic , don’t confuse.
Don’t be nervousDon’t be nervous
3.3. Inform Reception and security by dialing 9 byInform Reception and security by dialing 9 by
nearest Tel. and by breaking nearest MCP which isnearest Tel. and by breaking nearest MCP which is
near the lift on each floor.near the lift on each floor.
4.4. Give the your name, exact location and size of fireGive the your name, exact location and size of fire
5.5. Receiption will inform Security, maintenance ,Receiption will inform Security, maintenance ,
housekeepnig about the location of firehousekeepnig about the location of fire
6.6. If it is major fire Reception will inform Fire brigadeIf it is major fire Reception will inform Fire brigade
by dialing 101.and ambulance by dialing 102by dialing 101.and ambulance by dialing 102

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7.7. If it is major fire Receiption will inform all theIf it is major fire Receiption will inform all the
guests to evacuate the hotel using nearest fire exitguests to evacuate the hotel using nearest fire exit
/staircase and assemble at main porch .Follow the/staircase and assemble at main porch .Follow the
nearest route for escape which is pasted on door innearest route for escape which is pasted on door in
room. Close all doors/windows if safe to do soroom. Close all doors/windows if safe to do so
before evacuating. Do not waste your time trying tobefore evacuating. Do not waste your time trying to
collect your personal belongings.collect your personal belongings.
8.8. Security , maintenance and house keeping willSecurity , maintenance and house keeping will
extinguise the fire with the help of fireextinguise the fire with the help of fire
extinguishers, Fire hydrant . Other departments willextinguishers, Fire hydrant . Other departments will
help guest to evacuate safely and remove any hotelhelp guest to evacuate safely and remove any hotel
equipment from gangways that might hamper theequipment from gangways that might hamper the
firm fighting effortsfirm fighting efforts
9.9. Staff assembly point is at lower parkingStaff assembly point is at lower parking
10.10. Stay on the fire area if safe to do so. Don’t panicStay on the fire area if safe to do so. Don’t panic
.Try to extinguish the fire with extinguishers/fire.Try to extinguish the fire with extinguishers/fire
hydrant hose.hydrant hose.

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YOU MUST KNOWYOU MUST KNOW
1.1. The place where the fire fighting extinguishers are kept .The place where the fire fighting extinguishers are kept .
2.2. The place where fire hydrant hoses and fire buckets are kept.The place where fire hydrant hoses and fire buckets are kept.
3.3. Fire hydrant points.Fire hydrant points.
4.4. The telephone numbers of fire brigade , ambulance andThe telephone numbers of fire brigade , ambulance and
policepolice
5.5. what is the class of fire and what kind of of fire extinguisherwhat is the class of fire and what kind of of fire extinguisher
can be used for this class of firecan be used for this class of fire
6.6. Application of water on liquid fire and electrical fire causesApplication of water on liquid fire and electrical fire causes
fire to spreadfire to spread
7.7. The route for escape is marked and pasted on each door inThe route for escape is marked and pasted on each door in
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DO’s and DONT’sDO’s and DONT’s
1.1. DO NOT allow to use lift. Use only staircase left side.DO NOT allow to use lift. Use only staircase left side.
2.2. Do not run to fire zone without extinguisher.Do not run to fire zone without extinguisher.
3.3. Close window & door as you leave fire zoneClose window & door as you leave fire zone
4.4. Do not shoutDo not shout
5.5. DO NOT open door & not to switch on Exhaust fanDO NOT open door & not to switch on Exhaust fan
6.6. Do not waste time to collect personnel belongings.Do not waste time to collect personnel belongings.
7.7. Use wet towel on your mouth and noseUse wet towel on your mouth and nose
8.8. Crawl at lower level while passing through smoke areCrawl at lower level while passing through smoke are
9.9. Do not break sealed window . Do not open window suddenlyDo not break sealed window . Do not open window suddenly
10.10. Do not jump out of windowDo not jump out of window
11.11. The water buckets and sand buckets should not be removedThe water buckets and sand buckets should not be removed
unless required for fighting the fire.unless required for fighting the fire.

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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERSEMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
 100 -- POLICE100 -- POLICE
 101 – FIRE BRIGADE101 – FIRE BRIGADE
 102 – AMBULANCE102 – AMBULANCE
 103 – TRFFIC POLICE103 – TRFFIC POLICE
 108 – NATIONAL EMERGENCY108 – NATIONAL EMERGENCY
 ALL THESE ARE TOLL FREE NUMBERSALL THESE ARE TOLL FREE NUMBERS
IF 101 LINE NOT AVAILABLEIF 101 LINE NOT AVAILABLE
 26451707 – Central Fire Brigade, Pune26451707 – Central Fire Brigade, Pune
 26450601 – Central Fire Brigade, Pune26450601 – Central Fire Brigade, Pune
 9689931991– Central Fire Brigade, Pune9689931991– Central Fire Brigade, Pune
 9689931206– Central Fire Brigade, Pune9689931206– Central Fire Brigade, Pune
 26696400 – Yerawada26696400 – Yerawada
 26870207 – Hadapsar26870207 – Hadapsar
 24578950 – Kasaba peth24578950 – Kasaba peth
 25851788 – Aundh25851788 – Aundh
 24368887 – Katraj24368887 – Katraj
 24345152 - Singhgarh24345152 - Singhgarh

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Some pictures of Fire Training at ROGSSome pictures of Fire Training at ROGS

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Position of holding fire hosePosition of holding fire hose

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Pressure from fire hydrant hosePressure from fire hydrant hose

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Creating FireCreating Fire

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Blanketing ( covering ) the fire cutting off O2Blanketing ( covering ) the fire cutting off O2

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Hose not holded properly and is the resultHose not holded properly and is the result

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Housekeeper Supervisor is on chargeHousekeeper Supervisor is on charge

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Extinguishing fire with extingusherExtinguishing fire with extingusher

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