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FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START

• Oxygen (Air)

• Fuel (any material that will burn)

• Heat (sparks, matches, flames)

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Classes of Fire• Class A

• wood, cloth, paper, cardboard

• Class B

• flammable or combustible liquids, gases

• Class C

• energized electrical equipment

• Class D

• combustible metal, chemical reaction

• Class K

• vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats

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Fire Tetrahedron

• Consists of 4 sides

Oxygen Fuel

Heat Chain of Reaction

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Common Types of Fire ExtinguishersCommon Types of Fire Extinguishers

Water Water DDrryy CChheemmiiccaallCCOO22 and and HHaalloonn

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Major Causes of Fires• Carelessness with

smoking and matches• Misuse of electricity

(overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords)

• Improper rubbish disposal• Improper storage of

flammables (such as gasoline)

• Arson

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EQUIPMENT

Faulty equipment and the improper use of equipment are major causes of fire in any

facilities.

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EQUIPMENT

Clean lint and grease from laundry and cooking equipment, ventilator hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular basis.

Check for and report any cracked or split cords or plugs on the equipment used.

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EXTENSION CORDS• Avoid using extension

cords whenever possible

• Do not exceed specified amperage

• Do not run extension cords across doorways or anywhere they can be stepped on

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GENERAL FIRE SAFETY

Keep combustibles away from heat producing devices.

Prevent sparks in areas where oxygen is used.

Cap and store combustible liquids properly.

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GENERAL FIRE SAFETYKeep maintenance and storage areas clean and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc.

Keep halls and stairways clear.

Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted and that emergency lighting is in working order.

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GENERAL FIRE SAFETYNever prop open emergency doors.

Fire doors not only let people out, they keep fire from spreading.

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• Read the instruction of use if You are new to fire system.• Get regular Training

In the event of a fire, stay calm and RACE…

• R-rescue any patient in immediate danger

• A-pull the alarm and notify other employees of the location and type of fire

• C-contain the fire by closing doors and windows

• E-extinguish the fire or evacuate the area

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TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

• Pressurized water extinguishers (Class A fires only)

• Dry Chemical extinguishers (ABC or BC)

• Carbon dioxide extinguishers (Class B and C)

• Foam (or AFFF and FFFP) extinguishers

• Class D extinguishers

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Using a portable fire extinguisher: PASS

• Keep your back to the exit and stand 10-20 feet away from the fire

• P-Pull the pin• A-Aim low• S-Squeeze• S-Sweep from side

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Exit DoorsExit Doors

Must be able to open from the Must be able to open from the inside at all times without keys, inside at all times without keys, toolstools

Device such as a panic bar that Device such as a panic bar that locks only from the outside is locks only from the outside is permittedpermitted

Must be free of any device or Must be free of any device or alarm that could restrict alarm that could restrict emergency use if the device or emergency use if the device or alarm failsalarm fails

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Exit Marking Exit Marking

Each exit must be clearly Each exit must be clearly visible and marked with visible and marked with an “Exit” signan “Exit” sign

Each exit route door must Each exit route door must be free of decorations or be free of decorations or signs that obscure the signs that obscure the visibility of the doorvisibility of the door

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Fire Evacuation Plan

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection

• Inspect monthly to ensure• Proper location and it is accessible• Discharge nozzle or horn is not obstructed, cracked or dirty• Operating instructions on the nameplate are legible• Lock pins and tamper seals are in place• Full and ready for use• Has an inspection tag

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In Case of Fire or Smoke

• Call 100,101 first

• Activate the fire alarm

• Alert others

• Evacuate the building

• Meet at Assembly point site

• Practice Onsite Emergency Plan.

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Remember the Remember the PASS word:PASS word:

** Keep your back to Keep your back to

a clear escape routea clear escape route,,

* * Stand back 6 to 8 Stand back 6 to 8 feet from the fire,feet from the fire,

* * PASSPASS

P.A.S.S.

PULL

AIM

SQUEEZE

SWEEP

Using a Fire Extinguisher

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After the Fire is Out• Once the fire is extinguished,

exit the building• Recharge or replace any used

extinguishers• Maintain your fire

Extinguisher As Per IS 2190

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Be Ready for known

• Get Trained and be fire safety ready.

• Get your office/society/organization employees be trained to handle emergencies.

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