2. DESIGNATED FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING
Introduction & Objectives
1. The Chemistry Of Fire
2. The Causes Of Fire
3. Basic Safety Features In The Building
4. Introduction To Fire Extinguishers
5. Actions In The Event Of Fire
6. ASL Fire Plan
3. INTRODUCTION
LEGAL
• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
2005 – implemented 2006
• Onus falls on the ‘Responsible Person’ who is
NOT protected by Corporate Limited Liability
• Ensure as far as is reasonably practicable
employees/visitors protection from damage
due to fire
14. CAUSES OF FIRE
ARSON
• 45% of serious fires – opportunist vandalism
• Report suspicious activity
• Challenge people (offer help)
• Check doors & windows are closed
• Keep a record of entry
• Monitor use of entry records – NOTE:
registers will be the Marshall’s
responsibility in the event of a fire
15. CAUSES OF FIRE
ELECTRICITY
• Never use electrical equipment in poor repair
or with damaged lead
• Report unusual smells or noises
• Report equipment overheating
• Never overload extensions
• Locate electrical equipment at a safe distance
from combustibles
• Switch off when not in use
16. CAUSES OF FIRE
SMOKING
• Only smoke in designated areas
• Use a substantial ash tray
• Never located near combustible
materials
17. CAUSES OF FIRE
POOR HOUSEKEEPING
• Never store combustibles under your
desk
• Clean desk policy
• Waste materials in proper containers
• No storage under or near a stairway
23. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
CO2 – Carbon Dioxide
• Coloured BLACK
• Use on electrical fires
• May be used on localised
flammable liquid fires
24. • Coloured CREAM
• Use on contained flammable
liquid fires
• Possible use for small solid
combustible fires
• DO NOT USE ON ELECTRICAL
FIRES
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FOAM
25. • Coloured BLUE
• Suitable for use on most fires
• Including electrical
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
DRY POWDER
26. • Coloured YELLOW
• For use almost exclusively on
deep fat fryers
• DO NOT USE ON
ELECTRICAL FIRES
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
WET CHEMICAL
27. • Contained in a RED dispenser
• Use on pan fires, localised solids
& contained flammable liquids
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE BLANKET
30. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Studies of human behaviour in emergency
situations show that on average, almost 2/3 of
the time available to escape is taken up by the
initial reaction to the situation.
• The final third is time actually spent on escaping
the situation.
• In an emergency, the reaction time is critical as it
also allows the situation to develop.
31. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Leave the room and close the door behind you
• Sound the alarm at the nearest Call Point
• Contact the fire service (best done by reception staff)
• Leave by the nearest emergency exit
• DO NOT use any lifts
• Confirm your evacuation to the nearest Fire Marshal
• Proceed to the location where the fire service arrive
ACTIONS IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE
GENERAL
32. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Leave the building immediately via the nearest
emergency exit
• DO NOT use any lifts
• DO NOT collect personal belongings
• DO NOT remove fire extinguishers from the building
• Go DIRECTLY to the assembly point
ACTIONS IF YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM-
GENERAL
33. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Put on any Fire Marshall identification
• Your prime responsibility is to ensure fast and safe
evacuation of your designated area
• YOU ARE NOT expected to tackle the fire
• Check all rooms in your designated area including
store rooms and toilets closing all doors as you pass
through
ACTIONS IF YOU ACTIVATE OR HEAR THE FIRE ALARM
FIRE MARSHAL
34. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• You should then leave the building through the nearest
emergency exit
• NEVER delay your exit if someone refuses to leave the
building
• DO NOT engage in arguments
• Impress on the individual(s) that it is essential they leave
immediately and establish that they are able to do so
• Take a mental or physical note of who they are, their
description and their location
ACTIONS IF YOU ACTIVATE OR HEAR THE FIRE ALARM
FIRE MARSHAL cont.
35. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Leave the building and report to the assembly point
• Report to the person responsible for co-ordinating
the evacuation and pass any information to him/her
• If you discovered the fire you should then go to the
point the fire service is expected to arrive
ACTIONS IF YOU ACTIVATE OR HEAR THE FIRE ALARM
FIRE MARSHAL cont.
36. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Fire Marshalls Unit 20:
• Mandy Dunn – Faye Webster – Susan Waldron
ASL FIRE PLAN
• Fire Marshalls Units 18 & 19:
• Peter Grimwood – Nick Farrow – Sara De Silva
• Fire Marshalls ASL Cannock:
• Ian Hodson – Mitch Pugh
37. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Full fire drill every 6 months
• Weekly fire alarm tests in ALL units
• Daily checks on FFE
• Monitor security
• Marshalls to know their routes and assembly point(s)
• Be aware of housekeeping issues and take
appropriate action
• Cross train
ASL FIRE PLAN
38. 5. ACTIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Update employee handbook
• Update Fire Marshall responsibilities
• Confirm FM PPE
• Create and publish Fire Awareness documentation
and/or carry out staff training
• Update Fire Awareness signage
ASL FIRE PLAN