The Knowledge Exchange - Know Your Fire Extinguisher

[@douglasbode3524]

I am the "painfully stressed cop" in the "you can't believe this guy glasses". Not an excuse, but I found out 15 minutes before this demonstration that we had to go do this demonstration, I had ZERO prep time. So this is me "winging it", and although I am mic'd up, I had no idea this would go to KZbin. So, you may be critical, that's your right, but understand this, I am a firefighter, and I will do anything to help keep people safe, even if its doing an impromptu fire extenguisher training on the fly.

[@TheSaint135]

After watching your video, I moved all my fire extinguishers in the house closer to the exits, and I shook the "pancake batter" in them vigorously to freshen them up. I'll also be buying only UL certified from now on. Thanks, this was extremely useful and could one day save my life and property. Don't mind the "experts" criticising here, they're a dime a dozen in KZbin. Cheers from Maryville, TN.

[@talihtalih1943]

Douglas Bode Thanks for your service bud. I am part of my university emergency response team and I got my fire prevention retraining on 13/05/15. Great info that might potentially save many lives.

[@Fredengle]

I wanted to ask I have a foam chemical ( water based )extinguisher designed for grease fires but my question is if I have a fire in a pot or pan of grease did I need to stand back about 6- 8 feet and direct the agent above the fire into the vapor area and allow it raindown on the fire and as al ways getting progressively closer using a sweeping motion does that sound right any help is appreciated please thank you

[@smh9902]

Telesforo Reyes Really if you are woried about it get a big commercial extinguisher to totally smother and eliminate the fire. I recommend at least a 10, even a 20 pound refurbished one. They are about 40 bucks from some suppliers (I buy mine from Farner Fire, they are very well priced). An extinguisher of this size essentially makes a typical kitchen fire dummy proof. But always aim for the source of the fire, never the flashy flames. If you are uncertain that you will remember this in a high stress situation, do yourself a favor and take 40 to 80 dollars and invest in a couple large commercial grade/size extinguishers.

[@priorityfireprotection5610]

+Telesforo Reyes you should have an owners manual with your extinguisher.

[@ReimasTiger]

Ten years later this is still helping people. Thanks for the fire demo. It's rare to see video of what it looks like when an extinguisher runs out or is low pressure.

[@Yogeshkumar36]

Presentation is very nice, pronunciation is clear. Its worth knowledgeable and at the same time enjoying. Thanks for such nice video.

[@bentnickel7487]

Jan. 7, 2020 Saw this for the first time. I was looking to buy an extinguisher for my car, but couldn't remember what kind (ABC I learned). At 18 y/o I stood by (no extinguisher) and watched a 1 y/o car burn to the ground. At 34 y/o I saved a lady and her baby and put out an engine fire with an ABC. I always have extinguishers in the house and garage and will soon have in my car. It's a great feeling to save a car that is smoking from an electrical fire.

[@Suavissimo]

Thanks for going to the trouble to produce and share this! Very helpful. In particular, most people probably didn't realize how important it is to put extinguishers near exit routes, rather than right by the places where they believe fires could occur. 😊👍

[@themaintenancedude]

Great video! I liked Captain Bode's style. I always learn more from a lesson taught by a normal person with a sense of humor than a lecture that is not much more than a text book spoken aloud.

[@Godswillmpofu]

Great communicator, learnt a lot interestingly

[@sammerali1100]

i used your video in school in Pakistan to teach people how to use extinguishers. awesome video

[@LakelandCommCollege]

Thank you, Sammer!

[@staceylesser4683]

Thank you Captain Bode, I am showing this video to my office. I think your a rock star!

[@Instinctive]

Fantastic. Seeing people actually hands on is illuminating.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Thank you for this video! This was very informative, just what I need to know to deal with a house fire. I like that the presenter is a real fire fighter! He is not some polished, monotone actor. He did an excellent job here.

[@Sparky-ww5re]

While I applaud this video for some very useful tips on portable fire extinguisher use and safety, there are a few misconceptions. Fire extinguishers do have an expiration date and reputable manufacturers specify hydrostatic testing to be performed and documented at certain intervals and it's critical that manufacturer's instructions are adhered to. In addition, there are some older types of extinguishers considered obsolete and no longer safe or approved for use. While very unlikely today, if you come across any of these types they should not be used : (1) Soda acid (2) Chemical foam (excluding film-­forming agents) (3) Vaporizing liquid (e.g., carbon tetrachloride) (4) Cartridge ­operated water (5) Cartridge­ operated loaded stream (6) Copper or brass shell (excluding pump tanks) joined by soft solder or rivets (7) Carbon dioxide extinguishers with metal horns (8) Solid charge-type AFFF extinguishers (paper cartridge) (9) Pressurized water fire extinguishers manufactured prior to 1971 (10) Any extinguisher that needs to be inverted to operate (11) Any stored pressure extinguisher manufactured prior to 1955 (12) Any extinguishers with 4B, 6B, 8B, 12B, and 16B fire ratings (13) Stored­ pressure water extinguishers with fiberglass shells (pre­1976) Dry chemical stored pressure extinguishers manufactured prior to October 1984 shall be removed from service at the next 6­ year maintenance interval or the next hydrotest interval, whichever comes first. Any fire extinguisher that can no longer be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s maintenance manual is considered obsolete and shall be removed from service.

[@cashtree9317]

Thank you for sharing. Lots of good info.

[@75fireball]

You did a great job! As a safety professional the real world knowledge and comments you have are golden. Thanks

[@LakelandCommCollege]

I appreciate that!

[@TheFredismShow]

This is great. I was trying to show my girlfriend and her mom the procedure, especially "aiming at the base," and this helped a lot to visually show them.

[@JamesSmith-ei5xf]

I really liked this video i will be driving a school bus soon , all this information is great thank you very much.

[@LakelandCommCollege]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alvagood2693]

Extinguishers DO HAVE AN EXPIRE DATE. Based on the contents the requirement for internal maintenance varies. 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 6 years. Some are listed for only 12 years and are disposable.

[@alvagood2693]

Many counterfeit extinguishers might all have the same serial number. Even the label on the counterfeit units will counterfeit the UL or ULC mark. They get shipped in in large cases that have Made in China on the case, but the extinguisher inside says made in the United States.

[@stephenscialabba3538]

Great video and lesson.

[@somenicedutchguy638]

Good and thorough advice given. Very educational because of the many useful tips! Awesome.

[@tarakanalad4]

very good video. i think he should explain the leidenfrost effect as the reason why we should start from the base and not directly to the center.

[@truman4899]

From 2019 thank you for the education..

[@jorgee.palmar.621]

Thanks a lot great video

[@haltomatic1]

Really great training. Seeing the hands on was insightful

[@priorityfireprotection5610]

Per NFPA 10 and Manufacturer, ABC Fire Extinguishers REQUIRE: 1. Monthly Inspection. Check Gauge 2. Annual Service. Check Pull Pin, replace tamper seal, check hose, check valve, Invert to fluff powder, check date for required service and any factory recall. 3. Every 6 year service. Internal examination, discharge powder, check valve, replace rubber o-ring 4. 12 Year Hydro test. Per CFR 49 on pressure vessels 5 NFPA 10 ANY ABC Extinguisher manufactured prior to 1984 must be taken out of service.

[@douglasbode3524]

+Priority FIre Protection Thanks for posting, great info.

[@user-uw6wc3uh9c]

Thanks for the video and protecting the people!

[@LakelandCommCollege]

Our pleasure!

[@lewisbrand]

Actually the best place for dry powder is in a vehicle, the constant shaking of the extinguisher as the vehicle moves prevents caking.

[@OarsmanPower]

Captain Bode, Thank you for your time and all that you & your team of Fire Fighters and Police Officers do for the city of Kirtland. This is a great video to show both adults and younger adults. Keep up the good work and be safe.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Great video, interesting to see. I think its important to tell people about the fire triangle, and why you slowly sweep, as in your smothering the fire. That way your empowering people to use their brains, ie if you dont have an extinguisher but have a truckload of dirt, dump the dirt on the fire. I know this isnt necessarily relevant to America, but Here we have colour coded banded extinguishers with basic signage. So all you have to look for is the white band to know that its an abe type. The signage that has to accompany extinguishers here has pictures showing what you can and cant use it for, clearly and simply along with the colour coding. Our abc types are called abe for a class b class and e for electrical, but they are also suitable for c class here which is combustible gasses They have and continue to save lives because no matter where you go in its the same colour banding. also Diesel .....Safer fuel, why dont you guys use a lpg gas water bath? so much safer.

[@trevino37]

I had an ABC 20LB extinguisher that failed on a kitchen fire for my neighbor and I was so disappointed. I want to replace the one I had simply because its really too heavy for my wife to use. 2 Question please: is it better to have four 5 lbs extinguishers or two 10 lbs fire extinguishers? What poundage is best for a wood stove and for a kitchen? thank you

[@Fredengle]

Hi I used to be a distributor of both abc and purple K I no longer sell products my question is why did it fail ?? did you squeeze the lever and nothing happened?? well do you know that they can loose pressure and did you know that abc is not the best agent for grease fires? did you know that purple k is more effective on hot grease than abc ?

[@salvadordacruz1090]

Hands on the practice always leads to the goals mastered the rules and outcomes. Fantasticsocial leadship by proactivity.

[@3squareddesigns]

Thank you for this super informative video. I am pretty scared of fire and this has give me the information I need to fight a small one if I need to instead of being too afraid to take action and to know when it is time to get out.

[@ravindrasinghbhambral9325]

IT'S SURPRISING THAT IN 2013 WE KNEW THAT CHINA WAS MAKING ALL THESE COPIES, and now it is 2020 and we still buy them........

[@alvagood2693]

Pressurized extinguishers containing dry chemical SHOULD NOT BE INVERTED in order to fluff the chemical. Such action can plug the gauge opening. Each particle of chemical is already pressurized and will move out of the extinguisher as soon as the valve is opened by squeezing the lever and handle together.

[@ironmatic1]

Simple physics and observation shows that dry chemical is not suspended in the cylinder. It is drawn by gravity by the way you orientate the extinguisher. The vibrations in vehicles can cause the powder to quickly compress at the bottom.

[@alvagood2693]

@@ironmatic1 Yes, the chemical compresses to the bottom but each particle still contains pressure. See amerex-fire.com. click Resources, click Myths, click Myth @1.

[@vitaminb4869]

Thank you for the great video. I'm now a certified firefighter.

[@harrychen8117]

Very nice video and instruction of fire extinguisher. Thanks a lot! Our office is planning to have a training soon, likely a computer simulated one, not as interesting as this real fire experience.

[@Scarecrow_graveman]

Can’t believe I am taught by THE captain bode

[@wwjd2ctr]

Great info! Thank you!

[@LakelandCommCollege]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jjosh_sprink]

Very Nice Video. Life Safety Is The Goal.

[@paolaprada8180]

Thank you! I really understand this time.

[@Christynmaine]

Thanks for this presentation. I'm watching this for tips as I'm off to replace my extinguishers today after getting an email informing me the Kiddie fire extinguisher I bought has "issues" and to contact Kiddie. I wonder if it's one of those forgeries you mention in your session? I also own the kind that looks like hairspray. Glad I haven't needed either.

[@ironmatic1]

+christy peck Don't even buy Kiddes. They are of very bad quality. Buy brands like Amerex, Ansul, or Badger.

[@LoneWolf1965]

Amerex or Ansul are in my opinion the better fire extinguishers on the market. Kidde brand are one of the worst. Kidde also owns the Badger brand but they are a decent extinguisher. I'm a fire extinguisher tech and have been doing this for well over a decade. I recommend one of the first 2 I told you about.

[@melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663]

@@LoneWolf1965 What do you think about these new types of fire extinguishers called Firexo?

[@robfegan9790]

OK. Good video for a review before I get extinguisher try tonight. OK

[@almariotolentino4234]

Thank you for sharing...

[@nidhingecb]

VERY USEFUL CLASS

[@SaintDP]

Very useful course. Thank you very much!

[@pulletikurthymahesh1128]

Good presentation

[@AliSA-vv7fj]

I appreciate you for very useful knowledge

[@InLawsAttic]

Excellent , thanks!

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Along with D and K

[@dian970]

thank you!

[@bakmie]

thanks Capt Doug !! :D

[@grantpell3463]

Are all the beaded plastic pin ties easy to break? Home and business extinguishers?

[@ironmatic1]

Yes, the point is to prevent the pin from falling out and discourage tampering.

[@user6860]

I made a mistake buying the caned fire extinguisher

[@flamingballzonice]

how do i dispose one of these? just in the garbage?

[@ironmatic1]

+16.5toHeaven In theory, yes. But if it has a metal head it should be rechargeable.

[@alvagood2693]

​@@ironmatic1 Correct but be careful about which brands to purchase. Some brands are very hard to locate parts and chemical for. Make sure the extinguisher has a current date of manufacture. By October each year the upcoming year noted on the extinguisher is listed to be sold, and by the end of each March the previous year's date on the extinguisher should no longer be sold as a new extinguisher.

[@alvagood2693]

When purchasing from a location that does not service extinguishers ask the clerk or manager to remove the unit from its container and verify the date, that the yellow pointer on the gauge is within the green section of the gauge.

[@alvagood2693]

One more note to the previous post: Some brands package the extinguisher with the discharge hose unattached and the hose never gets attached.

[@LoneWolf1965]

You can also take the extinguisher to a fire extinguisher service center. Most times they will take it without charge and dispose it and you also have the option of having it recharged and certified. There will be a charge to recertification but usually and a nominal charge as opposed to buying a new one.

[@gratefulnoahDFG]

Great job

[@LaDiiGiggleZ718]

Is kidde fire extinguisher any good

[@Grudgebearer7]

+Claudia Kidde is ok at best. I recommend putting your dollar on a quality tool of protection. Invest in higher end brands. eg. Amerex, Badger, Sentry, etc. ;)

[@ScarlettO323]

Only ones with a metal top are reliable. Kidde's usually have plastic tops.

[@hectorortega9131]

Kiddie are for Kids..

[@mikkelnatas]

Great video!

[@pragersowell]

Nice. Helpful. Thanks.

[@s.p.3587]

Isn't a Class C fire that loses its electricity technically a Class K fire, since the wires are made of metal?

[@timothyklassen3856]

No because K is for kitchen fires. D is for metal. Plus what is left as burning fuel in a de-energized electrical fire is the insulation on the wires not the copper in the wires. (Copper is actually used to put out D class fires) For instance if your toaster was on fire and you unplugged it. What is left burning? The stainless steel and other metal components? No, more then likely what’s left burning is the left over bread crumbs and plastic case of the toaster which would be a class A fire.

[@cashtree9317]

Not really, it becomes a class A fire due to the insulation burning. Class D fires are combustible metals such as magnesium. Class K fires involve cooking oils.

[@Sparky-ww5re]

No, it becomes whatever class of fire is burning, almost always class A because the insulation on wiring is some type of plastic which varies depending on properties such as weather resistant, oil resistant, temperature rating, etc, while very old wiring is often insulated with rubber or cloth, but they are all class A, since it leaves an ash. In some less common situations a class C fire becomes a class A and B fire if motor oil, grease or some other liquid was also involved. The C rating on an extinguisher merely indicates the extinguishing agent doesn't conduct electricity back to the user because if it did, while it might still extinguish the fire, the operator could be electrocuted, and the fire could rekindle if the electricity isn't shut off. Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium. Lithium and sodium for example. These burn at temperatures much hotter than other fires and produce violent reactions with water, CO² and many other chemicals. Class K is for vegetable and animal oils and fats used in deep fryers in commercial kitchens, technically a variation of class B, the higher temperatures found in commercial deep fryers render the typical ABC extinguisher ineffective. For these reasons in some laboratories/metalworking shops and commercial kitchens you'll find a class D or K extinguisher in addition to the familiar ABC type.

[@CrazyAlternetive]

Thank you this was very helpful in case of a fire :D

[@rammy6046]

I'm actually looking forward to becoming a firefighter, I'm only 16 so I'm starting to learn the basics now.. Without the need of a school.

[@Fredengle]

I am a researcher of different types of fire equipment do you know the type of smoke detector you have in your home can make a difference between life and death this is scientifically proven did you know this?

[@waswestkan]

The instructor said he didn't like a student's advice/ suggestion, but never expanded on what the problem was. I guess there's a fine line between calling someone out or appearing to be an A-hole, so simply saying he didn't like the suggest, the point got across.

[@yukonskier]

The suggestion was use a wire tie to replace the pin keeper. The wire tie won't break properly in the heat of the moment. Any vendor that refills fire extinguishers will give you the proper pin keeper piece of plastic to put on your otherwise good extinguisher.

[@ironmatic1]

+yukonskier I don’t understand. Do you mean your fire extinguisher service company is putting wire ties in place of plastic tamper seals? That doesn’t follow code...

[@starr_shine3060]

This was a very good video, thank you.

[@SebastianHernandez-pv6pr]

There lighting it with a flare

[@foreflash]

he covers so much information in a chat senario....

[@pattyrodney9409]

I love this video. thank you

[@a.alvinalauddin]

Thank you sir

[@aybin.v.k9562]

Thanks

[@Readyplayer11]

9:57" is everything clear as mud so far?" No?yes? Well I mean not since that sentence

[@adamzz1891]

Pull .Aim . Squeeze . Sweep .

[@qxivzz7402]

Thanks to that guy

[@ericb7131]

Remember: don't get yourself killed , OKAY.

[@cupofjotv8195]

Wow so serious with the sun glasses

[@tlc6756]

Maybe he was protecting his eyes from smoke.

[@MarMarGeo]

10 lb ABC does not give you 45 seconds. 25-30 seconds. Powder is baking soda.

[@walterwillie2456]

Marvynaytor1

[@ironmatic1]

Regular BC dry chemical is “baking soda” based. Multipurpose ABC dry chemical is monoammonium phosphate based.

[@brennanmcalister7684]

30 people aren't extinguishing their house fires right now

[@cbkfiresyems7808]

extinguishers do have a life span 1984 or older

[@derekmolloy1]

anyone that hides behind sunglasses..really people can you believe this guy..

[@melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663]

I do. Because fire extinguishers don't come with instructions... .

[@melodyabcdefghijklmnopqrst1663]

Fire extinguishers do not tell people not to throw it into the fire.

[@newwashingtonfirestation4864]

hank? breaking bad?

[@tlc6756]

Just what I thought

[@patrickjordan5055]

Multi station smoke detector commercial KZbin video link, saving lives environment energy climate two patents eligible to eliminate the need to replace battery in unit

[@commerciallifesafety]

Technical it is a very poor video. Depending on the type of extinguisher, they do have servicing intervals. That way, if you drop them, they will not blow up at your feet. Lots wrong with this video.

[@eagle7757]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV, Ephesians 2:8-9, Jesus Christ is the only way...

[@nathanielg6957]

Why is it so Cheesy?

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Nathaniel G The man is doing a fine job. You're just whinging about nothing. By knowing how to use a fire extinguisher, you could save someone's house from buring down. You should be thanking this man and his team for making such an informative video. Why is your first impulse to criticize? There is no pleasing people who do not want to be pleased.

[@nathanielg6957]

Anthony Starfield I already know how to use a fire extinguisher even before watching this vid!

[@bigbubba357m]

@@nathanielg6957 So why are you here? Just to be a dick??

[@theanimaster]

Awesome presentation. I got more from this than from any other out there. Thank you!

[@LakelandCommCollege]

Awesome, thank you!

[@wwld9823]

They are all doing it wrong