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Fire explanation and
demonstration
Mike WalfordBRE Group Ltd
Part of the BRE Trust
IOSHFire explanation and Demonstration
17 May 2018
Michael Walford, Reaction to Fire, BRE Global
Introduction to the day
Explain the Fire Ambassadors programme
Give brief intro to fire safety
Demonstrations
New Fire of London presentation
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Ambassador Programme
Fire Statistics United Kingdom 2012/13
How does a fire start?
• Fuel + Oxidant → Products + Heat
Heat
Fuel
Oxidant
(air)
Heat transfer
• Conduction
• Radiation
• Convection
Prevention: identifying ignition risks
• Arson
• Smoking
• Cooking
• Electrical
• Candles
Protection
• Big fires start off as small fires
• But remember that a small fire can turn into a big fire very suddenly
Demonstrations
Vertical fire spread
Windsor Castle, 1992
Jam Jar Lid
Wood
Nightlight in overload
Nightlight in overload
Harrow Court, Stevenage 2005
Floating Candle
Vertical fire spread - stair carpet test
Fire spread on vertical surfaces
Stardust nightclub in Artane, Dublin,
1981 - flashover recreation
Electricity can cause fires
Fire of London – Spread across Roofs
Fire of London – Spread across rubble
Floating Teabag
Fire extinguisher or fire blanket use
DO NOT
• Put yourself in danger
• Risk losing your escape route
• Attempt to extinguish a big fire
• Protect property unless you are certain it is safe to do so
Fire extinguisher or fire blanket use
DO USE AN EXTINGUISHER OR FIRE BLANKET
• To protect life
• To ensure you have a way out
• If it is safe to do so – if you are certain you have a way out
• If the fire is small
Thank you and any remaining Questions
Michael Walford
Chemist
Reaction to Fire - Passive
BRE Global
T: +44 (0) 1923 664927
BRE, Garston, Watford WD25 9XX, UK