Fire Prevention and Safety

Fire Prevention

• Identify potential fire hazards:
  • Electrical appliances and cords
  • Open flames (candles, cigarettes, etc.)
  • Flammable materials (paper, curtains, etc.)
  • Gas leaks
• Take preventive measures:
  • Regularly inspect and maintain electrical appliances and cords
  • Keep open flames away from flammable materials
  • Store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas
  • Ensure proper installation and maintenance of gas appliances
• Implement fire-safe practices:
  • Avoid overloading electrical outlets
  • Keep emergency exits clear
  • Store fire extinguishers in accessible locations
  • Conduct regular fire drills

Emergency Evacuation

• Develop an emergency evacuation plan:
  • Identify escape routes and assemble points
  • Designate meeting points outside the building
  • Establish a communication plan (e.g., phone numbers, meeting spots)
• Practice emergency evacuation procedures:
  • Conduct regular drills to ensure familiarity with escape routes
  • Identify potential obstacles and develop contingency plans
  • Ensure all occupants understand their roles and responsibilities
• Stay calm and follow procedures in an emergency:
  • Alert others and activate the fire alarm system
  • Use designated escape routes and avoid using elevators
  • Do not attempt to fight the fire or use water extinguishers

Firefighting Techniques

• Understand the different types of fires:
  • Class A: ordinary combustibles (paper, wood, etc.)
  • Class B: flammable liquids (gasoline, oil, etc.)
  • Class C: electrical fires
  • Class D: metal fires
• Know how to use fire extinguishers:
  • Identify the type of fire and choose the correct extinguisher
  • Follow the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
  • Evacuate the area if the fire is too large or spreading quickly
• Understand the limitations of firefighting:
  • Do not attempt to fight a fire that is too large or spreading quickly
  • Do not use water extinguishers on electrical fires
  • Evacuate the area if unsure about how to proceed

Fire Alarm Systems

• Understand the different types of fire alarm systems:
  • Conventional systems: use heat detectors and manual pull stations
  • Addressable systems: use smoke detectors and can identify specific locations
  • Wireless systems: use radio signals to communicate between devices
• Know how to respond to a fire alarm:
  • Evacuate the area immediately
  • Do not investigate the alarm or try to find the source
  • Follow the emergency evacuation plan
• Regularly inspect and maintain fire alarm systems:
  • Check batteries and replace as needed
  • Test detectors and alarm devices regularly
  • Ensure proper installation and wiring

Escape Routes

• Identify potential escape routes:
  • Stairwells
  • Corridors
  • Emergency exits
• Ensure escape routes are clear and accessible:
  • Keep corridors and stairwells clear of obstacles
  • Ensure emergency exits are well-lit and clearly marked
  • Regularly inspect and test emergency exits
• Develop a plan for occupants with disabilities:
  • Identify alternative escape routes or assistance options
  • Ensure equal access to emergency exits and assemble points

Fire Prevention

• Potential fire hazards include electrical appliances and cords, open flames, flammable materials, and gas leaks
• Preventive measures include regularly inspecting and maintaining electrical appliances and cords, keeping open flames away from flammable materials, storing flammable materials in well-ventilated areas, and ensuring proper installation and maintenance of gas appliances
• Fire-safe practices include avoiding overloading electrical outlets, keeping emergency exits clear, storing fire extinguishers in accessible locations, and conducting regular fire drills

Emergency Evacuation

• An emergency evacuation plan should identify escape routes and assemble points, designate meeting points outside the building, and establish a communication plan
• Regular drills should be conducted to ensure familiarity with escape routes and identify potential obstacles
• In an emergency, occupants should stay calm, alert others, and activate the fire alarm system, then use designated escape routes and avoid using elevators

Firefighting Techniques

• There are four classes of fires: Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical fires), and Class D (metal fires)
• To use a fire extinguisher, identify the type of fire, choose the correct extinguisher, and follow the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
• Firefighting limitations include not attempting to fight a fire that is too large or spreading quickly, not using water extinguishers on electrical fires, and evacuating the area if unsure about how to proceed

Fire Alarm Systems

• Fire alarm systems can be conventional, addressable, or wireless, and respond to heat or smoke detection
• When a fire alarm sounds, occupants should evacuate the area immediately and not investigate the alarm or try to find the source
• Fire alarm systems require regular inspection and maintenance, including checking batteries, testing detectors, and ensuring proper installation and wiring

Escape Routes

• Escape routes include stairwells, corridors, and emergency exits, which should be clear and accessible
• Escape routes should be regularly inspected and tested to ensure they are usable
• A plan should be developed for occupants with disabilities, including identifying alternative escape routes or assistance options and ensuring equal access to emergency exits and assemble points

Learn how to identify and prevent fire hazards, take preventive measures, and implement fire-safe practices to ensure safety. Identify potential fire hazards and take steps to prevent fires from occurring.