HOW FIRES START

FIRE IS A CHEMICAL REACTION INVOLVING RAPID OXIDATION OR BURNING OF A

FUEL. IT NEEDS THREE ELEMENT TO OCCUR.
1. FUEL :-FUEL CAN BE ANY
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SOLID, LIQUID OR
GAS.
2.OXYGEN:- THE AIR WE BREATH IS
ABOUT 21 PERCENT OXYGEN. FIRE ONLY
NEEDS AN ATMOSPHERE WITH AT LEAST 16
PERCENT OXYGEN.

3.HEAT :-HEAT IS THE ENERGY NECESSARY

TO INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE
FUEL TO A POINT WHERE SUFFICIENT
VAPOUR ARE GIVEN OFF IGNITION TO
OCCUR.
 Fire Classes
A Wood Paper cloths B Liquids Grease
 wood • gasoline
 paper • oil
 cloth • grease
 etc. • other solvents

C Electrical Equipment/GASES • magnesium

COMBUSTIBLE
• sodium
• computers
• potassium
• fax machine
D • titanium
• other energized
• other
electrical equip.
flammable
METALS
metals
 FIRE FIGHTING APPLIANCES (F.F.A.)
PORTABLE & MOBILE FIRE FIGHTING EXTINGUISHER.
FIRE HOSES AND NOZZLES.
FIRE MAIN LINES:- a) ISOLATING VALVE, b) PRE RELIEF VALVE , c) DRAIN
VALVE ,d) FIRE HYDRANTS.
INTERNATIONAL SHORE CONNECTION.
FIRE PUMP
EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP
FIXED INSTALLATION SYSTEM.
FIRE BLANKET:-
A SHEET OF FLAXIBLE MATERIAL, TYPICAALY
WOVEN FIBREGLASS, USED TO SMOTHER A FIRE IN
AN EMERGENCY.
FIRE MAN OUTFITS:-
FIRE MANS SUIT ,CONSISTING OF A
COAT ,TROUSERS,BOOTS, GLOVES AND
A HELMET, PACKE IN SYNTHETIC BAGS.
SAND BOX:-
PROVIDED AT BOILER PLATFORM. IT IS AN OPEN IRON BOX FILLED WITH
SAND. USED ON PLANE FIRE. IT GIVES SMOOTHERING EFFECTS.
AUTOMATIC ALARM AND FIRE DETECTION
SYSTEM.
HIGH EXPENSION FOAM / LOW EXPANSION FOAM
HIGH EXAPNSION FOAM GENERATOR. USE ONLY IN ENCLOSED
SPACES. THIS IS GIVING SMOOTHRING EFFECT.

LOW EXPANSION FOAM

HIGH EXPENSION FOAM

FIXED FIRE FIGHTING INSTALLATIONS
I. CARBON DI-OXIDE (MULTIPLE CYLINDER HIGH PRESSURE).
II. BULK CARBON DI-OXIDE (LOW PRESSURE).
III. FIXED PRESSURE WATER SPRAYING SYSTEM FOR CARGO SPACES,
MACHINERY SPACES & CARGO PUMP ROOM
IV. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM.
V. FOAM, SMOOTHRING SYSTEM LOW EXPANSION FOAM
VI. FIXED HIGH EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEM FOR MACHINERY SPACES.
VII. FOAM COMPOUND INDUCTION SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC.
VIII.MECHANICAL FOAM INSTALLATION, PREMIX TYPE.
IX. INERT GAS GENERATOR.
X. DRY POWDER CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION.
PORTABLE FIRE FIGHTING EXTIGUISHERS

9 LTR WATER TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

5 KG CARBON DI-OXIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
9 LTR FOAM TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
5-10 KG DRY CHEMICAL POWER (D C P) .FIRE EXTINGUISHER
 9 LTR Water Type Fire Extinguishers
Air-Pressurized Water are designed for Class A
( wood, paper & cloths) fires only.

1. CHARGING CAPACITY IS 9 – 13.5 LTR OF

WATER.
2. REQIRED 60 gms CO2 CARTRIDGE FOR
PRESSURIZING.
3. INNER PRESSURE IS 17-18 BARS.
4. RANGE IS 6 MTR FOR FIRST 30 SEC. AFTER
30 SEC. IT IS REDUCE.
5. DURATION IS 60 – 90 SECONDS
6. MAINTENANCE IS WEEKLY, MONTHLY &
QUARTERLY
7. ANUALLY INSPECTION AFTER 1 YEARS.
 5 kg CO2 Type Fire Extinguisher
CO2s are designed for Class B and C
(Flammable Liquids and Electrical Sources)
fires only.

1. CHARGING CAPACITY IS 5 KG.

2. RANGE IS 3 – 4 MTR.
3. DURATION IS 10 – 15 SECONDS
CONTINUOUSLY.
4. INNER PRESSURE IS 17 – 18 BARS.
5. MAINTENANCE IS WEEKLY, MONTHLY &
QUARTERLY.
6. ANUALLY INSPECTION AFTER 5 YEARS.
7. HYDRAULLIC PRESSURE TEST AFTER 5
YEARS.
 9 LTR Foam Type Fire Extinguishers

Foam type are designed for class A & B (wood, paper &
Flammable Liquids) fires only.

1. CHARGING CAPACITY IS 9 – 13.5 LTR OF WATER

& 270 gms (AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM)
AFFF SOLUTION.
2. REQUIRED 60 – 63 gms CO2 CARTRIDGE FOR
PRESSURIZING.
3. INNER PRESSURE IS 17 – 18 BARS.
4. RANGE IS 6 MTR FOR
5.DURATION IS 30 – 40 SECONDS.
6. HYDRAULLIC PRESSURE TEST AFTER 5 YEARS.
7. ANUALLY INSPECTION AFTER 1 YEARS.
5 kg Dry Powder Chemical Fire Extinguishers

DCP type designed for class A , B , C & D (paper,

liquids, gases/ electrical and metals).

1. CHARGING CAPACITY IS 5 KG.

2. DURATION IS 10 – 15 SECONDS.
3. INNER PRESSURE IS 17 – 18 BARS.
4. RANGE IS 3 – 4 MTR.
5. REQUIRED 120 gms OF CO2 CARTRIDGE FOR
PRESSURIZING.
6. MAINTENANCE IS WEEKLY, MONTHLY &
QUARTERLY.
7. ANUALLY INSPECTION AFTER 1 YEARS.
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