What is a fire emergency?
When a combustion process or burning of combustible material appears suddenly and out of control this situation is called a fire emergency.
Fire Facts
- 4000000 fires per year.
- About 15000 deaths in fires.
- Cost of damage 70 billion US dollars.
- 67% of fire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation.
Reaction:
When the combustion process suddenly appears. It is not controlled with the first struggle with available fire-controlled materials like water, sand, and fire extinguishers. So without wasting time consider this a fire emergency and react.
Always remember to use the appropriate fire extinguisher for this type of fire. If the reason for the fire is electrical short circuit so don’t use water and water-type fire extinguishers it increases the risks. For more detail about fire and fire extinguishers.
- First, try to understand the reason for the fire. If the reason for the fire is electric circuits then power off the main electric breaker. Otherwise, electric circuits could increase the fire capacity.
- Next, press the nearest MCP (Manual Call Point)/ Fire alarm.
- Third, press the Saron button. If electric power fails then use a manual Saron.
Fire Fighting and Fire Fighters
Any activity attempted to stop the spread of fire and cool down the fire in the fire emergency area is called firefighting. Firefighters require professional and high-level firefighting training to perform their duty. There are many hazards associated with firefighters while suppressing operations.
Fireman
- Continuously try to control fire by using appropriate PPEs and safety. Even the help reached there.
- Help the ERT (Emergency Response Team) to control the fire.
Floor warden
- Helps the people to get out of the building safe and sound.
- Assess that all persons can evacuate the area.
- Move away from the building.
- Gather all workers, visitors, and contractors at a ground or assembly point. and count on them to ensure that no one is not in the building who needs help.
- Steer clear of hazards.
- Do not re-enter the building without an “all clear”.
Worker/Visitor
- Follow the floor warden or the person responsible.
- Follow the evacuation policy written on the emergency exit map.
- Follow EXIT signs to the nearest safe exit.
- Protect yourself and try to help other people as much as you can.
- Use the stairs.
- Allow others to enter the stairwell.