Whole Blood - VI. Instructions for Extinguishing (chapter 6) by Alika Yarnell

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Hold upright. Pull ring pin.
2. Start back 8 feet. Aim at base of fire.
3. Squeeze lever. Sweep side to side.

RULE: Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base or seat of a fire for most effective extinguishing.

NOTE: Do not fight a fire not worth fighting.

LIQUID FIRES:

* NEVER THROW WATER ON A LIQUID FIRE. Water does not mix with oil, and thus water goes underneath it. It then boils and becomes steam very quickly. Since the water is on the bottom of the oil, as it evaporates it sprays hot, burning oil in every direction. This then spreads the fire and usually leaves you unconscious.

* TO STOP A LIQUID FIRE you must:
o Use a safety blanket and smother the fire. Use this only if the fire is small enough for you to cover.
o Use a fire extinguisher. Remember to read the instructions very carefully. If the extinguisher instructs you to not use it on a liquid or chemical fire, do not use it.

ORGANIC FIRES:

* ORGANIC FIRES are the most common fires and must be dealt with quickly. The easiest ways to stop an organic fire in its initial stages is to:
o Use lots of water. This is the best and quickest solution in the early stages.
o Use a safety blanket. Remember to cover the fire completely and wait ten minutes.
o Use a fire extinguisher. REMEMBER: only use a fire extinguisher on a fire if it is meant for it, if the instructions instruct to not use on certain fires, DON'T.

GAS FIRES:

* GAS FIRES are the most dangerous fires. With high chances of explosion, you must always call the fire brigade in any gas fire or threat.

NOTE: If you suspect that the fire contains both liquid and gas, contact the fire brigade.

NOTE: If you are unsure whether the fire is liquid, organic, or gas, contact the fire brigade.

NOTE: If you have been knocked unconscious due to the spreading of fire, have someone contact the fire brigade on your behalf.

NOTE: Do not fight a fire not worth fighting.