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PPT ABOUT FIRE SAFETY

1. Objectives To understand how to avoid fires and fire related injuries. To create awareness of fire deaths and injuries and their common causes. To inform participants of their personal responsibility toward fire safety and injury prevention.

2. What is FIRE??? Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of burning, releasing heat, light and various reaction products.

3. Types of Fire Class A Class B Class D Class E

4. Class A Fires involving solid materials such as wood , paper or textiles. Extinguishing medium- Water .

5. Class B Fires involving Flammable liquids such as petrol , diesel or oils . Extinguishing medium- Foam, CO2, DCP (Dry Chemical Portable Extinguisher).

6. Class C Fires involving gases such as Methane (CH4), Propene (C3H6), LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas). Extinguishing medium- DCP, CO2, Water.

7. Class D Fires involving metals such as Aluminum , Magnesium , Cupper etc. Extinguishing medium- DPC, Sand, Dry Soil, Lime Stone, Ash. Warning: Do not use Water in this type of fire.

8. Class E Fires involving live electrical apparatus. (Technically ‘Class E’ doesn’t exists however this is used for convenience here)

9. Fire Extinguishing Method COOLING : Extinguishing fire by Water. SMOTHERING : Extinguishing fire by Foam. STARVATION : Extinguishing fire by removing burning components.

10. Fire Extinguishing Principle

11. Fire Causes The top fire causes include: - Cooking (49%) -Open Flame (10%) -Heating (9%) -Incendiary/Arson (8%) -Smoking (4%) *leading cause of fire fatalities Personal vigilance is the best way to avoid and survive fires!

12. In The Home People feel the safest in their homes, however residential properties are where most fires and fires deaths occur. -76% of all structure fires occurred in residential properties. -97% of structural fire deaths occurred in residential properties.

13. Cooking Fires Pay attention to what you’re cooking. If you leave the room, turn off the stove. Don’t cook if you’re sleepy or you’re impaired. Nearly half of all home fires originate in the kitchen.

14. Reduce Your Chance of a Cooking Fire Keep Flammable items away from heat sources. Curtains, potholders, towels, clothing, etc. Clean your stovetop frequently to avoid grease build up. Keep flammable cleaners away from heat sources.

15. Grease fires Never put water on a grease fire! Smoking related fire Candles Eletrical FIRE

16. Important Safety Elements Alarms - Smoke - Carbon Monoxide Fire extinguishers Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

17. Smoke Alarms Breathing smoke can kill you! -Smoke is toxic. -If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke.

18. Alarm Placement & Maintenance Make sure you can hear the alarm in every place in your home. They should be loud enough to wake you from sleep. Check them once a month. Change the batteries once a year. Replace them every 10 years.

19. Fire Extinguisher A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-control fire,

20. Indication of Fire Extinguisher

21. Types of Fire Extinguisher Depends on fire extinguish Water type Foam type Gas type Powder type

22. Operating System 1> P. Pull the pin 2> A. Aim at the base of the fire 3> S. Squeeze the lever 4> S. Sweep from side to side

23. If you have a fire…. Leave, close the door, and call 199, 9555555, 01713038182 from outside. Don’t ignore alarms! -Even if your building has frequent alarms, you need to leave when they go off. Once you’re out, STAY OUT! -Don’t go back inside for possessions or pets. -Notify the fire department if anyone is unaccounted for. You never know when it could be a real fire.

24. What Can We Do on Fire If on fire Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll Smother the flames with a blanket Move away from heat source

25. First Aid For Burn Injuries For all burns apply cold running (tap) water for at least 20 minutes If running water not available, wet 2 cloths and alternate them onto the burn every 2 minutes Keep the rest of the body warm Do NOT use ice, butter, creams, etc.