Objectives

After studying this unit you should be able to:

1.  explain the significance of the fire triangle,

2.  list common causes of fire,

3.  describe the purpose and use of fire alarms, escapes and barriers,

4.  classify different types of fires,

5.  list the main types of fire extinguishers,

6.  describe the use of different types of fire extinguishers, and

7.  describe how to use a fire blanket and the purpose of the buckets.