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REPUBL/P 0 <br /> SERV1cES <br /> Safety Manua/ <br /> Emergency Action Plan <br /> 2. Small Fires <br /> Personnel who have completed annual fire extinguisher training may attempt to extinguish small <br /> fires. A small fire is defined as a fire that can be controlled or extinguished by the use of portable <br /> fire extinguishers without the need for personal protective equipment. Individuals must use their <br /> judgment based on their training and experience to determine whether or not it is safe to fight a <br /> fire with portable fire extinguishers. <br /> The following is provided as general guidance in helping personnel in making this decision. <br /> 3. When it may be safe to extinguish a fire using a fire extinguisher <br /> a. Size of the Fire—if the fire is limited to the original material ignited, it is contained (such as <br /> in a waste basket) and has not spread to other materials. The flames are no higher than the <br /> firefighter's head. <br /> b. Condition of the Air in the Area—if the fire has not depleted the oxygen in the room and is <br /> producing only small quantities of toxic gases and no respiratory protection equipment is <br /> required. <br /> c. Amount of Smoke and Heat—if heat is being generated, but the room temperature is only <br /> slightly increased. Smoke may be accumulating on the ceiling, but visibility is good and no <br /> special personal protective equipment is required <br /> d. Evacuation Path - there is a clear evacuation path that is behind you as you light the tire. <br /> 4. When it is not safe to use a fire extinguisher to fight a fire: <br /> a. 'Type, size, and location of the fire - Ifthe fire involves flammable solvents, has spread over <br /> more than 60 square ieet, or is partially hidden behind a wall or ceiling, or can not be reached <br /> from a standing position. <br /> b. Condition of the air- if the smoke and products of combustion from the fire require <br /> respiratory protection in the area <br /> c. Amount of Heat— Ifthe radiated heat is easily felt on exposed skin making it difficult to <br /> approach within 10-15 leet of the lire (or the effective range of the extinguisher) <br /> d. Visibility - Ifthe person must crawl on the floor due to heat or smoke. Smoke is quickly <br /> filling the room, decreasing visibility. <br /> e. Evacuation Path - Ifthe lire is not contained, and lire, heat, or smoke may block the <br /> evacuation path <br /> e <br /> (.)2009 Republic Services Page 5 of 27 <br /> 211712011 Emergency Action Plan <br />