Fire Safety Guidelines and Practices

Awareness: Understand common fire hazards (e.g., flammable materials, electrical faults).
Housekeeping: Maintain cleanliness to reduce clutter and potential fire risks.
Storage: Store flammable liquids in proper containers and away from heat sources.
Electrical Safety: Regularly check wiring, avoid overloading outlets, and use appliances safely.
Cooking Safety: Never leave cooking unattended; keep flammable items away from cooking areas.
Smoking: Discourage smoking indoors; use proper receptacles for cigarette disposal.
Fire Alarms: Install smoke detectors; test monthly and replace batteries annually.

Evacuation Plan: Establish clear routes and exits; practice drills regularly.
Roles and Responsibilities: Assign specific tasks to individuals (e.g., evacuation leader, first aid responder).
Communication: Set up a system to alert everyone (e.g., alarms, public address systems).
Emergency Kit: Prepare a kit with essentials (e.g., first aid supplies, flashlight, water).
Safe Meeting Place: Designate an outside location for everyone to gather after evacuation.
Review and Update: Regularly assess and modify the plan based on drills and feedback.

Class A: For ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth). Contains water or foam.
Class B: For flammable liquids (gasoline, oil). Contains foam, dry chemical, or CO2.
Class C: For electrical fires. Contains non-conductive agents (dry chemical or CO2).
Class D: For metal fires (magnesium, sodium). Contains dry powder agents.
Class K: For cooking oils and fats. Contains wet chemical agents designed for kitchen fires.

Always check the expiration date on fire extinguishers.
Know how to operate a fire extinguisher (PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
Never tackle a fire larger than you can handle safely; evacuate if in doubt.

Awareness: Recognize typical fire hazards, including flammable materials and electrical issues, to minimize risks.
Housekeeping: Keep areas clean and clutter-free to prevent potential fire ignition and spreading.
Storage: Use appropriate containers for flammable liquids, ensuring they are away from heat sources to avoid ignition.
Electrical Safety: Perform routine checks on wiring and avoid overloading electrical outlets to prevent fires caused by electrical faults.
Cooking Safety: Stay present while cooking and keep flammable items away from heat sources to reduce fire risks.
Smoking Policy: Promote no smoking in indoor areas and provide designated receptacles for cigarette disposal to prevent fires.
Fire Alarms: Install smoke detectors in key areas; conduct monthly tests and change batteries each year to ensure functionality.

Evacuation Plan: Create and practice clear evacuation routes and exits to ensure swift action during emergencies.
Roles and Responsibilities: Designate specific individuals for roles such as evacuation leader and first aid responder to streamline the response process.
Communication: Establish an effective alert system, using alarms or public address systems, to notify everyone during an emergency.
Emergency Kit: Assemble a kit containing essentials such as first aid supplies, a flashlight, and water to aid during emergencies.
Safe Meeting Place: Identify an outdoor assembly point where everyone can regroup after an evacuation for accountability.
Review and Update: Consistently evaluate and refine the emergency response plan based on feedback from drills and real-life situations.

Class A: Designed for ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and cloth, uses water or foam as extinguishing agents.
Class B: Targets flammable liquids such as gasoline and oil, utilizing foam, dry chemical, or CO2 for effective suppression.
Class C: Specifically for electrical fires, employing non-conductive agents like dry chemical or CO2.
Class D: Effective against metal fires (e.g., magnesium, sodium), containing specialized dry powder agents for specific containment.
Class K: For fires involving cooking oils and fats, featuring wet chemical agents tailored for kitchen fire control.

Regularly check the expiration date on fire extinguishers to ensure readiness for use.
Familiarize oneself with the operation of a fire extinguisher using the PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.
If a fire exceeds safe control limits, prioritize evacuation over attempting to extinguish it.