This is The Fire Triangle. Actually, it’s a tetrahedron, because there are four elements that must be present for a fire to exist. There must be oxygen to sustain combustion, heat to raise the material to its ignition temperature, fuel to support the combustion and a chemical reaction between the other three elements.Remove any one of the four elements to extinguish the fire.The concept of Fire Protection is based upon keeping these four elements separate.
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Infographics and Videos
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Portable Fire Extinguisher Fact Sheet (PDF) Data from across the country the backs up the fact that portable fire extinguishers are useful, safe and cost effective. |
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RJA Supplemental Report – FINAL – Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Electronic Monitoring of Portable Fire Extinguishers (PDF) |
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RJA Final Report (PDF) Study on the Life Cycle Cost of Portable Fire Extinguishers |
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RJA Report – Electronic Monitoring (PDF) |
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RJA Fact Sheet (PDF) A summary of the study performed on the life cycle cost of portable fire extinguishers. |
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WPI Study (YouTube Video) Ordinary People and Effective Operation of Fire Extinguishers. |
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WPI / EKU Fact Sheet (PDF) A summary of the first academic study of an individual’s ability to use a fire extinguisher. |
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WPI Final Study (PDF) Ordinary People and Effective Operation of Fire Extinguishers. |
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How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher (YouTube Video) An animated, two-minute training overview on how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher. |
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How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher (PowerPoint) A PowerPoint slideshow covering the main points from the training video on how to assess a potential fire situation and use a portable fire extinguisher. |
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How to Use a Portable Fire Extinguisher (PDF) Outlines the proper fire situation assessment and action steps, and overviews the PASS method for using a portable fire extinguisher. |
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Statement on Class K Extinguishers (PDF) Highlights the safety benefits of Class K extinguishers for commercial cooking facilities. |
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A Closer Look: Portable Fire Extinguishers (PDF) Understand the benefits and proper use of portable fire extinguishers as part of a layered fire protection plan. |
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Removal From Service of Obsolete Fire Extinguishers (PDF) A guide for portable fire extinguisher placement and maintenance within a commercial building. |
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UL-299 Brochure – A Hands-On Guide for Inspection & Maintenance (PDF) How to evaluate the condition of your fire extinguisher before recharging, repairing and conducting the six year maintenance. |
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UL-299 Flyer – Before Recharging, etc., Ask These Questions (PDF) How to evaluate the condition of your fire extinguisher before recharging, repairing and conducting the six year maintenance. |
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Fire Extinguisher Education & Training or CD Educate and test yourself on the types of fires and fire extinguishers, rules for fighting fires, proper use, inspection and maintenance. |
