Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a fire involving the deep fat fryer?

Class K fire extinguisher

Is fire a hazard?

Fire hazards are workplace hazards that either involve the presence of a flame, increase the probability that an uncontrolled fire will occur, or increase the severity of a fire should one occur. Fire hazards include: Flames.

What are the immediate dangers of fire?

Fatal heat levels are not the only danger of fire. During a home fire, there’s an increased level of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as well as damaging levels of chemical and thermal irritants. These irritants can permanently damage a person’s or animal’s respiratory system and cause death.

What is the positive effect of fire?

Fire removes low-growing underbrush, cleans the forest floor of debris, opens it up to sunlight, and nourishes the soil. Reducing this competition for nutrients allows established trees to grow stronger and healthier. History teaches us that hundreds of years ago forests had fewer, yet larger, healthier trees.

What is uncontrolled fire?

Uncontrolled Fire: Any fire which threatens to destroy life, property, or natural resources, and. Underburn: A fire that consumes surface fuels but not trees or shrubs. (See Surface Fuels.)

What can you do in your home to prevent accidental fires from occuring?

Ways to prevent fire incidents:

Avoid unattended or careless use of candles. No open flames are allowed inside any Tufts University building.
Keep BBQ grills at least 10 feet from the house.
Do not disable smoke or CO detectors.
Do not smoke indoors.
Do not leave your cooking unattended.

What are basic rules for fire safety?

10 measures to assess fire safety

Provide adequate means of escape.
Outline clear pathways to exit doors.
Install smoke detection systems.
Maintain smoke suppression systems.
Conduct regular fire drills.
Use flame-retardant materials in interiors.
Make your office accessible to firefighters.
Keep the building plans handy.