Operation of Fire Extinguisher

1.0 Purpose  : To provide a documented procedure for Operation of Fire Extinguisher.                 

2.0   Objective  : Operation of Fire Extinguisher       

3.0  Scope  : This SOP is applicable for Operation of Fire Extinguisher.

4.0    Responsibility  :

·        Primary: Technician Engineering

·        Secondary: Manager Engineering

5.0   Procedure :

·        Foam Type Fire Extinguisher:

Ø      It should be used for fires involving solvents, oils, greases, fats, charcoals etc.

Ø      As these articles being lighter than water, will float on water and are likely to splash burning liquids on all sides.

·        CO₂ Gas Type Fire Extinguisher:

Ø       This type of extinguisher can also be used for fires involving inflammable liquids such as solvents, oils, greases etc.

Ø      The only difference between foam type and CO₂ type fire extinguishers must always be used in the event of an electrical fire.

·        Dry Chemical powder (DCP Type Extinguisher):

Ø       These are recommended mainly for tackling petroleum/solvents fires.

Ø         However they are suitable for gas fires