The document discusses fire hazards, common fire causes, and basic fire response procedures. It explains that a fire is an event, not a thing, that can be prevented or extinguished. It also outlines the key components that should be included in a fire emergency evacuation plan, such as evacuation strategies, calling emergency services, identifying escape routes, and designating fire wardens.
The document discusses fire hazards, common fire causes, and basic fire response procedures. It explains that a fire is an event, not a thing, that can be prevented or extinguished. It also outlines the key components that should be included in a fire emergency evacuation plan, such as evacuation strategies, calling emergency services, identifying escape routes, and designating fire wardens.
The document discusses fire hazards, common fire causes, and basic fire response procedures. It explains that a fire is an event, not a thing, that can be prevented or extinguished. It also outlines the key components that should be included in a fire emergency evacuation plan, such as evacuation strategies, calling emergency services, identifying escape routes, and designating fire wardens.
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Faulty Wiring SMOKING IN BED
Smoking in bed can
cause fire –tiny embers can smolder unnoticed and burst into flame much LIGHTING Flammable liquids CANDLES CHILDREN BASIC RESPONSE PROCEDURE DURING A FIRE INCIDENT Rescue: Rescue people from the immediate area of smoke and/or fire. Make people aware that there is a fire alarm activation or actual fire within the building. . Alarm: -Activate the nearest fire alarm station. When telephone is available . Provide your name, location of the emergency, telephone number from which you are calling, and type of emergency you are reporting . Contain
- Contain the smoke or fire by closing all
windows and doors to rooms, stairwells, and corridors. Extinguish: Extinguish the fire using the appropriate fire extinguisher for the type of fire being fought. Only attempt to fight the fire if you are comfortable using a fire extinguisher and if the fire is small, contained, and not spreading beyond the immediate area. Refer to Portable Fire Extinguishers for proper extinguisher selection. Relocate: Relocate to a safe area. In campus buildings, relocate outside of the building and away from the main entrance. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS within the building as a means of exit, only use the stairways Secure: Secure important documents. FIRE EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PLAN A fire emergency evacuation plan (FEEP) is a written document which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire brigade. It can include any relevant information in relation to the FEEP. SALIENT COMPONENTS OF FIRE EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION PLAN Fire evacuation strategy Action on hearing the fire alarm
Calling the fire brigade
Power/process isolation
Identification of key escape routes
Fire Wardens/Marshals
Places of assembly and roll call
Fire fighting equipment provided
Training required
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
(PEEP) Liaison with emergency services YOUR TASK!
Prepare a FIRE EMERGENCY AND
EVACUATION PLAN. CONGRATULATIONS! What is fire hazard? (Explain)-3pts Give 3 causes of fire, and explain how it can cause fire.-6pts What are the basic responses during a fire incident? (Explain)-18pts Explain why a fire is an event and not a thing. -3pts Give 5 components of fire emergency and evacuation plan. -5 pts 35PTS ALL IN ALL