USAG Bavaria fire inspector, Sebastian Baier, demonstrates proper use of a fire extinguisher in Camp Aachen, Oct. 7, 2020. (Photo by Sidney Sullivan / USAG Bavaria Public Affairs)
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – During National Fire Prevention Week, the USAG Bavaria Fire Department invites community members to participate in fire extinguisher trainings. This year, the campaign runs from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, 2020.
At these trainings, participants learn about fire safety and practice using a fire extinguisher under the guidance of an instructor. For the remainder of the week, these trainings are offered in both English and German.
In case you cannot attend a training, here are main takeaways everyone should know:
What to do if a fire breaks out
An Assembly Point sign in USAG Bavaria’s Grafenwoehr installation. (Photo by Sidney Sullivan / USAG Bavaria Public Affairs)
What are fire classifications
Source: NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018 Edition (Graphic by Julian Temblador / USAG Bavaria Public Affairs)
How to operate a fire extinguisher
USAG Bavaria fire inspector, Sebastian Baier, demonstrates proper use of a fire extinguisher P.A.S.S. system in Camp Aachen, Oct. 7, 2020. (Video by Sidney Sullivan / USAG Bavaria Public Affairs)
Lastly, an empty dry chemical powder fire extinguisher is hazardous waste. When disposing this type of extinguisher, Baier instructs that people should contact their building manager or evacuation coordinator for assistance.
If you want to individually schedule a training session this National Fire Safety Week, refer to the flyer.
If you want to request a training session for your unit, please contact the USAG Bavaria Fire Prevention Program at: usarmy.bavaria.id-europe.list.des-grafenwoehr-fire-prevention@mail.mil. Because these trainings take place outdoors, future sessions will most likely be scheduled in next spring when weather is more favorable.