Fire safety training dadaab:

Notes to trainers on this powerpoint

– This powerpoint was developed within the framework of Kenyan regulations. Many of these are not applicable to Dadaab.

– Some of the content such as P.A.S.S will not be understood by non-English speakers. Trainers should bear this in mind when working with camp members, comittees and leaders in Dadaab.

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Introductory Fire Safety Training. Dadaab refugee camps

kaahortaka qataar keeni karo tabka daadab kaadaayo

(August 15-19, 2011, Kenya):

Jethro Robin, Mife (UK).

KFS-SFS 2011.

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What is fire?

Dhaab muxu yaahey?

A bad fire can...

Endanger life Damage property and environment

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Fire Definition -

Fire is a chemical oxidation reaction. It requires Fuel, Oxygen and Heat.

Dhaabka maxa keeni karo baraac kaac kemikalka oo aah sidha oksijiinka iyo baraac kaaca xawadhaa saree.

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A Fire requires:

Oxygen (air) + Heat + Fuel + Chemical Reaction

waax yallaxa keeni karo ama sababi dhaabka maxa weeye?

1.Ooksijinka2.baara kaac xawadha

sidho iskuu dhaarka kemikalkaa,waxaa uu sabab unooqoon karta ass-aaska dhaabka.

What causes fires?

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What causes fires?

Natural - Volcano, lightning;

Mechanical – friction (matchstick),

Man made / intentional – Cigarettes/ Bombs,

Chemical – gas

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Fire extinguishers

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Fire classification Examples

A Wood paper, cloth

B Gasoline, gas, solvents

C Electrical

D Metals

K Cooking oils, fat

Fire Prevention

How can you prevent a fire?

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Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

Housekeeping– Clean away waste– Careful with Flammable liquids and materials

Maintainance: no encroaching! Training!

How can training contribute towards fire prevention?

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Fire Preparedness

How can we prepare for a fire?

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Fire Preparedness

Form fire committees Conduct fire evacuation drills

– Planned drills– Unexpected drills

Discipline and Integrity

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Fire Preparedness

Managers and Marshals Safety Surveillance Infrastructure

– Fire bell– fire points– fire stations– Communication - Telephones/radios/megaphones

Fire audits

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Fire fighting

How can we fight fire in refugee camps?

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Fire fighting

Check that you are safe. Fight the fire if possible using:

– Water (cooling)– Sand (smothering)– Sticks / beaters, demolition / removal / elimination

(starving)– Fire extinguishers (classified)

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Fire fighting

Demolish nearby structures

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In case of fire

19 Istag halka aad jogto - Iskurid dhulka - Galaangalo si add udaamiso holaca

Stop

Drop

roll

Reporting documentation

How do reports help us in fire management?

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Fire Extinguishers.

PARTS: 1. Handle; 2. Operating lever; 3. Operating Mechanism; 4. Discharge hose or horn; 5. Pick-up tube; 6. Pressurized cartridge; 7. Pressure Gauge; 8. Cylinder Casing; 9. Base.

Fire extinguishers

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Fire type Extinguisher type

A - Wood paper, cloth Water, powder, foam

B – gasoline, gas, solvents Powder, C02

C- electrical Powder, C02

D - metals Powder

K - cooking oils, fat Fire blanket, C02

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THE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION & USAGE.

P.A.S.S:- Pull safety pin; Aim delivery horn at base of fire;

Squeeze operating lever; and

Sweep across the fire coveringISTAACMAALKA DAAB DHAAMIISKAA.1.Kaabixi biinka 2.Laafiirsaa ass-aaska daabka3.Tuujii istaacmalka daab dhaamiiska iyo,4.Kuu fiirdhii agaagaarka ama ass-aaska daabka

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IF YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THE FIRE …….

R.E.A.C.T:- Remove persons danger Ensure personal safety Activate fire alarms Call CBSTs and fire officers TREAT all fires as Dangerous Always !!!Iis iilaalii maarka aad dhaamiineysiid

daabka.

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In Summary...

A Fire Safety programme should:

1. Minimize the risk of fire;

2. Protect the means of escape;

3. Limit the spread of fire;

4. Protect lives, property and the living environment.

Test -1!

What should you do to prevent fires?

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Test -2!

What should you do to prepare for fires?

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Test - 3!

What should you do if there is a fire?

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