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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
 
 

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

 
 
   
   
Each year fire kills or severely injures thousands of people and destroys millions of dollars worth of property. Many fires begin small and may be extinguished, or controlled until help arrives, by using a fire extinguisher. You can minimize personal and property damage by having a fire extinguisher on hand and knowing how and when to use it.

 
Portable fire extinguishers are the first line of defense

A fully charged and properly maintained fire extinguisher can help minimize damage
One of the most cost effective and most efficient items of safety equipment your facility needs to have is high quality fire extinguishers. At TMP Marine Products we offer only the finest of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers from AMEREX and BADGER as well as On-Board systems from FIREBOY-XINTEX for your boat. When fire strikes in your facility, dock, or boat, it is to late to plan for the emergency. Only with preparedness and a sound safety program will you be ready in the event of a possible disaster.

The idea of a fire onboard will make any boater shudder, and there are few more hazardous situations on the high seas. To help prevent fires onboard, the U.S. Coast Guard enforces a Federal Requirement:
Coast Guard Approved fire extinguishers are required on boats where a

fire hazard could be expected from the motor or the fuel system. - U.S.C.G.
Fire extinguishers are classified by a letter and number system. The letter, which comes first, indicates the type of fire the device is used to extinguish. The number, which is last, indicates the relative size of the extinguisher (a larger number indicates a larger device). For example, a B-I extinguisher is designed to put out flammable liquids like gasoline, oil and grease, and is smaller than a B-II extinguisher.

The Coast Guard approves the use of portable extinguishers that are either B-I or B-II. The device is also required to have a special marine mounting bracket that is designed to keep the device from swinging with the movement of the boat. Always mount the fire extinguisher in a handy spot, but far enough away from any potential fire hazard so it will not be affected by the heat and flames.


Make sure you're prepared for those critical first two minutes of a fire. Choose from our TMP Marine Products complete line of hand portable fire extinguishers to protect yourself, your people and property.


Fire Extinguishers Have Limits - Used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. Use portable units as first-aid or emergency units on small fires or in the initial stages of the fire.



Remember - A portable fire extinguisher is only useful in fighting fires in their initial stages. Do not expect to be able to put out a fire that is fully involved. The discharge time on most units is only seconds! Do not risk your life or the lives of others in fighting a fire that has grown too big for the extinguisher. Stay low and avoid breathing the smoke and extinguishing agent. If the fire starts to spread, GET OUT! Saving lives comes first! Practice fire prevention measures to be safe. Hopefully you will never need an extinguisher.



Inspection and Maintenance - Inspect extinguishers at least once a month. This includes checking to be sure that each is in its recommended location, the pressure is up, the tamper seal is not broken, no damage has been done to the unit, and the hose or nozzle is unobstructed. Most units sold today are pressurized and have a gauge that shows whether the unit has sufficient stored pressure to discharge the contents. If, after a routine inspection, the pressure gauge shows insufficient pressure, the extinguisher should be recharged or replaced immediately. Extinguishers also should be recharged after each use, despite the amount of chemical discharged.

CHOOSING the RIGHT FIRE EXTINGUISHER
 
It is natural for a person to use the extinguisher located nearest to a fire. This makes it essential that the correct type and size be placed in close proximity to a potential hazard. The most current issue of NFPA-10 should be consulted for minimum recommended fire extinguisher types, placement and travel distances.

All fire extinguisher nameplates have either the letter or picture symbols shown below. Anyone who might be expected to use a fire extinguisher should be familiar with the letter or picture symbols identifying the type(s) of fire on which it may be used.
CLASS SYMBOL TYPE of FIRE and EXAMPLES EXTINGUISHER CHOICE

A

Common Combustibles: wood, paper, cloth, etc.
Deep seated states of materials most difficult
Proper agent to "Hot Spot"
Thorough overhaul of material necessary

Class A

B

Flammable liquids and gases: gasoline, propane and solvents
Spill fires
Obstacle fires
Fuel-in-depth fires
Gravity/3-dimensional fires
Pressure fires

Class AB
C
Live electrical equipment: Computers, fax machines
Energized electrical situations

Class ABC
D
Combustible metals: Magnesium, lithium, and titanium
Flammable metals
Class D
K
Cooking Media: Cooking oils and fats

Class AK
 

HOW to USE a FIRE EXTINGUISHER
 
Remember the acronym, "P.A.S.S."
 
 
 
 
A. Pull the Pin - This will allow you to discharge the Fire Extinguisher
B. Aim at the Base of the Fire - If you aim at the flames, which is often the temptation, the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good.You want to Hit the Fuel.
C. Squeeze the Handle - This presses a button that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent in the Fire Extinguisher.
D. Sweep Side to Side - until the fire is completely out. Start using the fire extinguisher from a safe distance away and then begin moving closer. Once the fire is out keep an eye on the remaining debris.

 
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