Types of Fire

1. Cooking Fires (fat, grease, oil) Smother small fires.
   
   
   1. Turn off stove, and cover pan (or close oven) or,
      
      
   2. Use CO2, Foam, or Dry Chemical extinguisher. Never use water, it scatters the flame and may set fire to nearby combustible articles.
   
   
   
2. Clothing fires
   
   
   Don't run- it fans the flames. But act quick - SMOTHER fire.
   
   
   1. Lie down, then
      
      
   2. Roll up in rug, coat, or blanket (with head outside)
      
      
   3. Gently beat out flames and smoldering clothing.
      
      
   4. Treat for burns and shock.
   
   
   
3. Electrical Fires, to extinguish-
   
   
   1. Unplug appliance, if possible
      
      
   2. Use CO2 or Dry Chemical extinguisher. Never use water on live wires, you may get an electrical shock.
   
   
   
4. Outside fires (leaves, grass, brush). Fight flying sparks by wetting down nearby combustibles, buildings, etc., closing windows and doors of nearby buildings, removing nearby piles of rubbish, locating owners of cars to have them removed (vehicles should be towed if owners cannot be located). Rake, dig, or wet down a four foot "fire break." Attack fire by teamwork.
   
   
   1. Knock down flames with broom, shovel, or water.
      
      
   2. Have someone follow up to put out residual sparks.
   
   
   
5. Vehicle Fires
   
   
   To attack an engine fire:
   
   
   1. Shut off engine and disconnect battery, if possible.
      
      
   2. Use CO2 or Dry Chemical extinguisher.

Beware of spilled gasoline. Get other vehicles away from area.

Before attempting to fight fire, make sure Campus Police or fire department is notified.