Fire Safety Training

What you will learn

How the fire develops?

Classification of fire

How to control the fire?

Types of fire extinguisher & their use

What to do in case of fires / Evacuation Drill

Fire Risk Screening and Importance of Housekeeping

Practical with Extinguishers & Hydrants

is mans

&

worst enemy

It is a source of
heat and light
It illuminates
our homes,
drives our
automobiles,
flies our
aircraft, etc.

Fire when out of control

has no friends
no moral values
respects no barriers
&
recognizes no boundaries

Definition of Fire

It is a chemical reaction followed by the

evolution of heat and light

TRIANGLE OF

Fuel

Fire & its speed

Kerosene

Petrol

Speed of Fire

Aftermath of Fire

PRINCIPLES
OF
EXTINCTION

PRINCIPLES OF EXTINCTION

1. STARVATION

Removing or limitation of fuel

PRINCIPLES OF EXTINCTION

2.SMOTHERING
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Fuel

PRINCIPLES OF EXTINCTION

3.COOLING

Fuel

Classifications
of
Fire

Solid
Wood
Cloth
Paper
Rubber
Plastic

Liquid & Gases

Gasoline
Paints
Tars
Methane
Acetylene
Propane
Etc.

Electric
Fire that involve
energized
electrical
Equipment.

Metals
Magnesium
Titanium
Zirconium
Sodium
Lithium
Potassium

Classifications of Fire
NFPA
Wood,

paper,cloth etc.

Liquids (oils, paints etc.) & Gases

Energized Electrical Appliances

Metals ( like magnesium, aluminum etc.)

Control of Fire

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Alarm &

Detection Systems

Fire Hydrants

Hose Cabinets &

Risers

Fixed Installations
(Powder, Gas, Foam
etc.)

Types of Extinguishers
Type

of fire
extinguishers are
classified by the
type of fires on
which they may
be used

Fire Extinguishers
Contents

Foam
Dry Chemical Powder
CO2

Expelling Agents
CO2 (Internal or External Cartridges)
Nitrogen

Mechanism

Stored Pressure
Fire Extinguishers

CO2

How to use a Fire Extinguisher

Use the PASS System

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

Pull the Pin

This will
allow you to
discharge the
extinguisher

 Aim

at the base of
the fire.
If you aim at the
flames, the
extinguishing agent
will fly.

Squeeze

Squeeze the top handle

or lever.
This depresses a
button that
releases the
pressurized
extinguishing
agent in the
extinguisher

Sweep
Sweep from
side
to
side
until the fire is
completely out.

What to do
in case of a
Fire ?

What to do in case of a fire?

Raise fire alarm

or
shout fire fire

What to do in case of a fire?

1. Raise Fire Alarm or Shout Fire Fire

Telephone Port Fire Service.

What to do in case of a fire?

1. Raise Fire Alarm or Shout Fire Fire
2. Telephone Port Fire Service.

Use appropriate
Fire extinguisher

What to do in case of a fire?

1. Raise Fire Alarm or Shout Fire Fire
2. Telephone Port Fire Service
3. Use appropriate Fire Extinguishers

Shut / switch off necessary

Valves / Switches

What to do in case of a fire?

1. Raise Fire Alarm or Shout Fire Fire
2. Telephone Port Fire Service..
3. Use appropriate Fire Extinguisher
4. Shut / switch off necessary Valves / Switches

Assemble
at
Muster Point

What to do in case of a fire?

1. Raise Fire Alarm or shout fire
2. Telephone Port Fire Service
3. Use appropriate Fire Extinguisher if Safe
4. Shut / Switch off (necessary valves /
switches)
5. Assemble at Muster Point

Fire Fighting Hints

Always Size Up the fire
Select the proper Extinguishing Agent

Fire Fighting Hints

Work on side of fire where it is
extending
Do not use Fire Extinguisher/
Water until fire is seen

Fire Fighting Hints

Attack

Hit

the fire until it Dies Out.

it again if it rekindles

Fire Fighting Hints

Do not hit hot glass with water unless you want
to break it
Use all available means for personal protection
Check carefully all possible avenues of fire travel

Fire Fighting Hints

If

you have to force open a door,

smash a panel near the lock, so you
may be able to get a hand to unlock
the door from inside

Dont

enter a burning building or

room without Extinguishing media or
Proper cover

Fire Fighting Hints

Feel door handles or knobs with the
back of an ungloved hand before
opening the doors. A hot handle is a
good indicator of fire on the other
side.
Dont stand in front of the door stay to
one side, keep low, and open the door.
this will allow the heat and smoke to
pass overhead

Fire Fighting Hints

Keep close to the walls, when moving across a room or
down stairs, which may have been weakened by the
effects of fire

Fire Fighting Hints

When having to crawl down stairs; come
backwards, with feet first

Fire Fighting Hints

If a burning room gets too hot for you,
shut the door as you retreat; it restricts the
air supply

Fire Warden
Assessing fire risks
Spotting and reporting hazards
Being trained to fight a fire safely in its early stages
Playing a leading part in fire drills
Ensuring safe evacuation of staff in the event of a fire

Smoke, heat and gases can choke and kill

you
after a few breaths
If you are caught in smoke,
get down and crawl

Stop, Drop and Roll!

Another
enemy is the
Elevator

Never use in
case of fire

Self Survival

Have

a prepared escape
plan showing your
escape routes

Close

doors behind you

Self Survival

If you are trapped

Think

Seal off cracks around doors and

vents with cloth or rug. Soak them
if water is nearby

Shut off fans and air conditioners

Be calm. Rescue may be moments

away

If your escape route is blocked

Safely lower
yourself like
this

Self Survival

Signal at the
window

If there is a phone,
call
the
fire
department
and
tell them where
you are, even if
they are already
on the scene

Pick a Back

Removal Down Stairs / Dragging

Unconscious casualty

Firemans Crawl

To bring an unconscious casualty from a smoke filled room

Fore & Aft Carry

To carry an
unconscious
casualty

Two Handed Seat

To carry an unconscious casualty

Three Handed Seat

To carry a
casualty
with one
leg injured

Four Handed Seat

To carry a
heavier
and
conscious
casualty

Preparing the Stretcher

Orthopaedic Stretcher

Not to carry
the casualty

This scoop
stretcher is
used to lift
the casualty
who must be
moved in
the position
he/she is
found

Blanket Lift
To lift the
Casualty
from
ground
&
To load the
casualty
on
stretcher

Lifting & Carrying the Stretcher

Improvised Stretchers

Use of
door
and
other
planks

Improvised Stretchers

Use
of
blanket

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Dispose off rubbish

safely

Keep
fire
exits
clear

Keep equipment
clean & well
maintained

Dont use more then one appliance from one

socket

While leaving the office, switch off all electrical

appliances

Get Fire Safety Training

Keep flammables in tightly

closed containers

Keep your place neat and tidy

lan two ways to escape

Dont smoke in No
Smoking Areas

Know the location of Mains,

Gas Valves & Fire Point

Follow the
Checklist
Before any
Hot Work

Housekeeping
&
Fire Safety

A place for
every thing

And everything
at its place

Are the premises

kept clear of
combustible
waste and refuse?

Are metal
receptacles
with closely
fitting lids
available for
waste such
as floor
sweepings?

Are separate clearly

labeled containers
provided for
waste with special
hazards - flammable
liquids, swarf, paint
rags, oily rags?

OILY RAGS

Are waste
containers
removed from the
building at the
end of each
working day
or more
frequently if
necessary?

Is waste put out in a

safe place awaiting
disposal?

Are cupboards, lift shafts, spaces

under benches, gratings, conveyor
belts and behind radiators, and
similar places kept free from dust
and rubbish?

Are areas in
and around the
buildings kept
free from
accumulated
packing
materials

L.P.G Cylinders
Are liquefied petroleum
gas (LPG) cylinders
safely preferably in a
fenced compound
outdoors at least 2m
away from any boundary
fences?

Is the store
used only for
cylinder
storage?

Are empty
cylinders
treated in the
same manner,
but kept
separate and
labeled empty?

Are permanent
warning notices
prominently
displayed
prohibiting
smoking
and naked lights?

Are cylinders
stored with
their valves
uppermost?

Are storage
areas
accessible to
fire fighters?

Are stack sizes kept as

small as
practicable
in the
circumstances?

Are stacks stable

and not
liable to
collapse
easily?

Are stocks of material arranged so

that Fire detectors
are not impeded
and the required
clearance beneath
this equipment
maintained?

Are stock kept well clear

of
light fixtures
and hot
service
pipes?

Are all outside contractors

supervised while on the
premises and their work is
authorized by hot work
permit schemes?

Are all stock of

flammable liquids
kept in purpose
built flammable
liquid stores?

Is the flammable
liquids store kept
un-congested
and
tidy?

Are flammable liquids

carried in specially
designed safety containers
and not open cans and
buckets etc.?

Are flammable
liquids kept
away from
possible
source of
ignition?

Are suitable spark

reducing tools provided for
use in places where
there may be
Flammable vapours?

Are all
Machines
subjected
to
Scheduled
Maintenance

Is machinery located so as to avoid

congestion among machines and materials?

Are motors and all moving parts of

Machinery kept clean to avoid overheating?

Are drip trays used where

necessary and emptied
regularly?

Are there
restrictions
on using
unauthorized
heaters?

Are combustible
materials at a
distance of 3 ft
from heater?

Are portable
heaters securely
guarded and placed
where they cannot
be knocked over or
ignite
Combustibles?

Do not put
the toys or
other things
over the
heater

Is smoking prohibited in all areas

where it is particularly, dangerous
such as:
*Production areas, workshops and
other places where materials and
waste produced is readily
combustible?
* Store rooms and warehouse?
*Packing and unpacking areas?
*Loading and unloading areas?
*Infrequently visited areas?

Are these
receptacles
emptied at
least once a
day?

Are drains provided

and are they kept
clear of blockages by
routine inspection
and cleaning?

Are hydrants,
fire extinguishers,
fire alarm and sprinkler
systems regularly
maintained by qualified
people?

Are fire and

smoke doors
kept closed
Whenever
possible
and always after
working hours?

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

Are routine checks made to ensure
equipment has not been obscured, moved or
damaged?

Fire Risk Assessment

Join hands to save our

people and property from
the ferocity of ruthless fires