What to Do in Case of a Fire

1. Immediately pull the nearest fire alarm pull station as you exit the building.
2. When evacuating the building, be sure to feel doors for heat before opening
them to be sure there is no fire danger on the other side.
3. If there is smoke in the air, stay low to the ground, especially your head, to
reduce inhalation exposure. Keep on hand on the wall to prevent disorientation
and crawl to the nearest exit.
4. Once away and clear from danger, call your report contact and inform them of
the fire.
5. Go to your refuge area and await further instructions from emergency personnel.
Note: Resident staff will not go into every room to search for individuals.

Who to Contact in Case of a Fire

In order to ensure that the proper authorities are notified of a fire, when the
opportunity arises once you are safe from imminent danger, call any of the following:

Emergency Notification System

UA Police Department

Environmental Health & Safety

East Hall Reception Desk 570-5101 or 570-5102

Fire Safety Precautions and Fire Systems Equipment

 Keep doorways, corridors and egress paths clear and unobstructed. Make sure
that all electrical appliances and cords are in good condition and UL approved. Do
not overload electrical outlets. Use surge protected multi-outlet power strips and
extension cords when necessary.
 Never store flammable materials in your room or apartment.
 Do not tamper with any fire system equipment such as smoke detectors, pull
stations or fire extinguishers. Doing so is a criminal offense.
 Raising a false alarm is a criminal offense. It endangers the lives of the
occupants and emergency personnel.
DO treat every fire alarm as an emergency. If the alarm sounds, exit the building
immediately.

Fire Safety Do’s

DO remain in your room if you are unable to exit the building safely because of smoke or fire. Keep the door closed and
await assistance from the fire department. If smoke is entering under or around the door, stuff damp sheets or blankets in
the spaces to help keep smoke out. If possible, open a window and waive or hang a brightly colored towel or garment to
notify rescue personnel of your location.

DO close the doors behind you if it is safe to leave your room.

DO become aware of your neighbors and note if they have not evacuated and tell authorities they are missing and may
need assistance.

DON’T assume that a fire alarm is a test or burned microwave popcorn. Any alarm
could be the result of a dangerous fire. DON’T waste time collecting personnel items.
Take your keys and yourself to safety as soon as possible. DON’T use the elevators
during a fire emergency; always use the stairs.

Fire Safety Don’ts

Following is the definition of Fire Extinguisher, which is generally called in Indonesia as a

Fire Extinguisher. Fire Extinguisher or read "fire ex · tin · guish · er" is a portable fire
extinguisher that can remove water, foam, gas, and other media that are able to
extinguish the fire causes of fire.

Each country has certain specifications or conditions for each fire extinguisher used. It can
be said that the standards of each country are different. This is also adjusted to the
environmental conditions in a country. But generally Fire Extinguisher or Extinguisher is
shaped like a tube that has a variety of weights. The heavier the Fire Extinguisher, the
wider the area or coverage to extinguish the fire.
Various types of agents or media containing fire extinguishers in each country are not
much different. Here are various fire extinguisher tube media:

Dry Chemical Powder: is a powder-based medium that separates four parts from fire
tetrahedron. It is able to prevent chemical reactions involving heat, fuel and oxygen. This
method stops the production of fire and maintains free radicals so that it can extinguish
the fire.

Foams: able to extinguish fires from fuel sources. Foams are also well mixed and used in
branch pipes. By forming a lot of foam it is able to seal the fuel so that oxygen cannot
reach it.

Water: by cooling the fuel with water, it is very effective to use for fires against furniture,
fabric and so on. But it is used correctly because water can conduct electricity.

Wet Chemical and Water Additives: is a wet chemical (potassium acetate, carbonate, or
citrate). Used to extinguish the fire by being a blanket (soap foam) when the oil material
burns. Wet Chemical is able to cool the oil below its temperature point of achievement.

Clean Agents: useful to replace oxygen (CO2 or Inert gas) and able to remove heat from
the combustion area (halotron and FE-36) or able to inhibit various chemical reactions
(Halons). This media leaves no residue and is well used for electronics and document files.

Carbon Dioxide CO2: is a clean gas that replaces oxygen. But CO2 is not suitable for use in
fires containing oxygen which is a source such as metal or cooking media. Do not spray
directly on humans (face) because CO2 can cause inflammation due to cold and shortness
of breath.

Class D Powder: is an extinguisher tube agent that is able to extinguish metal and other
types of fires.

Halon 1211 / BCF: (It must not be used, except in the UK it is still used for certain
situations such as aircraft, military and police).

Global Fire Extinguisher must also be adjusted. Each medium of a fire extinguisher has the
use of extinguishing various types of fire classes. A country has its own criteria for
classifying a type or type of fire.

United Kingdom has BS EN 3 standard for fire extinguishers. UK classifies 6 fire classes
such as:
Class A: fire source from organic materials such as paper and wood

Class B: a source of fire from combustible liquids

Class C: a source of fire from combustible gases

Class D: fire source from flammable metal

Class E: source of fire from electrical equipment

Class F: a source of fire from cooking ingredients such as fat and oil

But for class E it has been removed because fires on electrical equipment can melt and
sprinkle fire on five other classes.

The United States has a type of fire and an additional standard summarized at NFPA 10:
Standard Portable Fire Extinguisher for the 2010 edition such as:

Class A: source of fire from solid objects

Class B: a source of fire from liquids and gases

Class C: metal fire source

Class K: source of fire from oil for the kitchen

Types of fire extinguisher – a detailed guide

Water Extinguishers

Overview:
Water extinguishers are the most common fire extinguisher type for class A
fire risk. Most premises will require either water or foam extinguishers.
Label Colour:
– Bright Red
Use for:
– Organic materials such as:
o Paper and cardboard
o Fabrics and textiles
o Wood and coal
Do not use for:
– Fires involving electrical equipment
– Kitchen fires
– Flammable gas and liquids
How water extinguishers work:
The water has a cooling effect on the fuel, causing it to burn much more
slowly until the flames are eventually extinguished.
Types of premises/business who may need water extinguishers:
– Buildings constructed of wood or other organic materials
– Premises where there are organic materials to be found such as:
o Offices
o Schools
o Hospitals
o Residential properties
o Warehouses
In fact most buildings need either water or foam extinguishers.

Where to locate water extinguishers:

– By the exits on a floor where a Class A fire risk has been identified
Water spray extinguishers – what’s the difference?:
Water spray extinguishers are equipped with a spray nozzle, rather than a jet
nozzle, meaning a greater surface area can be covered more quickly and the
fire put out more rapidly.
Water mist extinguishers – what’s the difference?:
Water mist extinguishers have a different type of nozzle again which
releases microscopic water particles. These particles ‘suffocate’ the fire and
also create a wall of mist between the fire and the person using the
extinguisher, reducing the feeling of heat.
Foam Extinguishers

Overview:
Foam extinguishers are most common type of fire extinguisher for Class B
fires, but also work on Class A fires as they are water-based.
Label Colour:
– Cream
Use for:
– Organic materials such as:
o Paper and cardboard
o Fabrics and textiles
o Wood and coal
Plus:
– Flammable liquids, like paint and petrol
Do not use for:
– Kitchen fires
– Fires involving electrical equipment
– Flammable metals
How foam extinguishers work:
As with water extinguishers, foam extinguishers have a cooling effect on the
fuel. On burning liquids, the foaming agent creates a barrier between the
flame and the fuel, extinguishing the fire.
Types of premises/business who may need Foam extinguishers:
– Buildings constructed of wood or other organic materials
– Premises where there are organic materials to be found such as:
o Offices
o Schools
o Hospitals
o Residential properties
o Warehouses
– Buildings where flammable liquids are stored
In fact most buildings need either water or foam extinguishers

Where to locate foam extinguishers:

– By the exits on a floor where a Class A or Class B fire risk has been
identified
 

Dry Powder Extinguishers

Overview:
Standard dry powder extinguishers are also called ‘ABC’ extinguishers
because they tackle class A, B and C fires, however they are not
recommended for use in enclosed spaces. This is because the powder can be
easily inhaled, and also the residue is very difficult to clean up after. ABC
powder extinguishers can also be used on some electrical fires. Specialist dry
powder extinguishers are used for flammable metals.
Label Colour:
– Blue
Use for:
– Organic materials such as:
o Paper and cardboard
o Fabrics and textiles
o Wood and coal
Plus:
– Flammable liquids, like paint and petrol
Plus:
– Flammable gases, like liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and acetylene
Plus:
– Fires involving electrical equipment up to 1000v
Specialist dry powder extinguishers are only used on flammable metals, such
as titanium and magnesium.
Do not use for:
– Fires involving cooking oil
– Fires involving electrical equipment over 1000v
– or in enclosed spaces, such as offices or residential properties
How dry powder extinguishers work:
Dry powder extinguishers smother fires by forming a barrier between the
fuel and the source of oxygen.
Types of premises/business who may need Dry Powder
extinguishers:
– Businesses using flammable gases for chemical processes
– Premises where welding and flame cutting takes place
– Garage forecourts
– Liquid petroleum gas (LPG) dispensing plants
– Premises with large, commercial boiler rooms
Where to locate Dry Powder extinguishers:
– Place dry powder extinguishers near to the source of the fire risk.
Specialist Dry Powder extinguishers – what’s the difference?:
Specialist dry powder extinguishers work in the same way as standard dry
powder extinguishers but are for use with flammable metals only. There are
2 types of specialist dry powder extinguishers – ‘L2’ which only tackles
lithium fires, and ‘M28’, for all other flammable metal fires.
 
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers

Overview:
CO2 extinguishers are predominantly used for electrical fire risks and are
usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms.
They also put out Class B fires (flammable liquids, such as paint and
petroleum).
Label Colour:
– Black
Use for:
– Flammable liquids, like paint and petrol
– Electrical fires
Do not use for:
– Kitchen fires – especially chip-pan fires
– Combustible materials like paper, wood or textiles
– Flammable metals
How CO2 extinguishers work:
CO2 extinguishers suffocate fires by displacing the oxygen the fire needs to
burn.
Types of premises/business who may need CO2 extinguishers:
– Premises with electrical equipment, such as:
o Offices
o Kitchens
o Construction sites
o Server rooms
All work vehicles should also carry a smaller 2kg CO2 extinguisher.

Where to locate CO2 extinguishers:

– Place near to the source of the fire risk and/or near the fire exits.
 

Wet Chemical Extinguishers

Overview:
Wet chemical extinguishers are designed for use on Class F fires, involving
cooking oils and fats.  They can also be used on Class A fires although it is
more usual to have a foam or water extinguisher for this type of fire risk.
Label Colour:
– Yellow
Use for:
– Cooking oil/fat fires
– Organic materials such as:
o Paper and cardboard
o Fabrics and textiles
o Wood and coal
Do not use for:
– Flammable liquid or gas fires
– Electrical fires
– Flammable metals
How wet chemical extinguishers work:
Wet chemical extinguishers create a layer of foam on the surface of the
burning oil or fat, preventing oxygen from fuelling the fire any further. The
spray also has a cooling effect.
Types of premises/business who may need wet chemical
extinguishers:
– Commercial kitchens
– Canteens
Where to locate wet chemical extinguishers:
– Place near to the source of the fire risk.