BBFSA

OVERVIEW
The purpose of this unit is to give trainees a general understanding of basic principles associated with fire, fire prevention, and managing fire situations. At the conclusion of this unit, trainees will have a basic understanding of how fires start, general categories of fire prevention methods, common workplace evacuation procedures, and how to select and use common types of portable fire extinguishing equipment.

OBJECTIVES

How Fires Start

·         Explain how fires start.

Preventing Fires

·         Describe two general categories of fire prevention methods and list examples of each.

Managing Fire Situations

·         Describe some common workplace evacuation procedures.

·         Explain how to select and use common types of portable fire extinguishing equipment.

 SUBJECTS

How Fires Start

·         Basic Elements of Fire

·         Igniting a Fire

Preventing Fires

·         Controlling Sources of Heat

·         Controlling Sources of Fuel

Managing Fire Situations

·         Evacuation Procedures

·         Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans

·         Fire Types and Fire Extinguishers

·         Using a Fire Extinguisher

·         Using a Fire Hose/Standpipe System