Fire Safety PDF
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This is a chapter on fire safety, providing basic procedures in the event of a fire. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the situation, protecting people in immediate danger, and using fire extinguishers only if appropriate. For larger fires, evacuate the area. Learn fire safety procedures to protect yourself and those around you.
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FIRE SAFETY This chapter provides a brief overview on the statistics, potential risk, and requirements related to vehicle fires, and basic procedures in the event of a vehicle fire. This chapter is neither intended to answer all questions related to building or vehi...
FIRE SAFETY This chapter provides a brief overview on the statistics, potential risk, and requirements related to vehicle fires, and basic procedures in the event of a vehicle fire. This chapter is neither intended to answer all questions related to building or vehicle fires nor be a fire prevention and response guidebook. Readers should defer to their company’s policies and procedures related to the subject, seek training, as needed, and remain up-to-date on the laws governing the subject. Being prepared is critical. Fires can be very dangerous and you should always take steps to protect yourself or others when attempting to put out a fire. For this reason, when a fire is discovered: « Assist those in immediate danger to safety (1f able, without risk to you). « Activate the building fire alarm or notify the fire department by calling 911. When you activate the fire alarm, it will automatically notify the fire department. It will also sound the building alarm to notify other occupants, and shut down the air handling units to prevent the spread of smoke. e Only after having taken the above two actions and only if the fire is small, should you attempt to use an extinguisher. Before deciding to fight a fire, keep these rules in mind: « Know what ts burning. If you do not know what ts burning, then you do not know what type of extinguisher to use. Even if you have an ABC extinguisher, there may be something in the fire that is going to explode or produce highly toxic smoke. If you do not know what is burning, let the fire department handle it. * Determine tif the fire is spreading fast. The time to use an extinguisher ts in the beginning stages ofa fire. If the fire ts spreading quickly, then tt is best to simply evacuate the building, closing doors and windows behind you as you leave. Do not fight the fire if: « You do not have the correct type or size extinguisher. 16d
