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![what is fire….
fire [ˈfi(-ə)r ] noun
1. fire is a rapid oxidation process that creates light, heat, and smoke,
and varies in intensity. it is commonly used to describe either a fuel in
a state of combustion (e.g., a campfire, or a lit fireplace or stove) or a
violent, destructive and uncontrolled burning (e.g., in buildings)
fire needs three things thrive:
oxygen
heat
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- 2. this slideshow willgive you an understanding of: • the nature of fire • fire hazards and risk • fire prevention • our fire procedures • how to select and use a portable fire extinguisher safely
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- 4. • be mindfulof fire safety • don’t block fire exits, call points or extinguishers • observe the no smoking policy • don’t wedge fire doors open
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- 6. on hearing alarm…. •leave the building immediately • use the nearest exit • walk quickly but don’t run. • close doors behind you • do not delay your exit to collect your belongings • attend the fire assembly point • do not return until told to do so
- 7. there are audibleand visual fire alarms at priory street centre exit routes are signposted and the assembly point is outside the front of the building
- 8. on finding afire…. • sound the fire alarm • fight the fire if you are competent and you consider it safe to do so • evacuate as per normal fire procedure • inform the fire officers fire officers are… Matthew Langhorn, John Stevens and Kenny Lieske or reception (if no fire officers are on site)
- 9. call points arelocated throughout the building (usually next to an exit) written fire action instructions are also located next to exits
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- 11. • smoking andnaked flames • electrical faults • heaters • contractors tools and equipment • arson
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- 13. • paper &boxes etc. • expanded polystyrene beads • plastics • solvents • carpets • furniture • waste materials
- 14. in order tounderstand how fire extinguishers work…you need to know a little bit about fire
- 15. what is fire…. fire[ˈfi(-ə)r ] noun 1. fire is a rapid oxidation process that creates light, heat, and smoke, and varies in intensity. it is commonly used to describe either a fuel in a state of combustion (e.g., a campfire, or a lit fireplace or stove) or a violent, destructive and uncontrolled burning (e.g., in buildings) fire needs three things thrive: oxygen heat fuel
- 16. fire triangle…. fire extinguisherswork by removing one or more of these elements
- 17. BSEN2 classes offire…. • A - free burning materials, paper, wood, plastics • B - flammable liquids, petrol, meths, solvents • C - flammable gases, methane, hydrogen etc. • D - metals, potassium, sodium, magnesium etc. • F - cooking fats electricity can be involved in any class of fire
- 18. types of extinguisher water water canbe used to extinguish free burning materials, paper, wood, plastics but do not use on live electrical equipment, flammable liquid, chemical or metal fires
- 19. types of extinguisher CO2 2 canbe used on live electrical equipment and to extinguish flammable liquids. do not touch the black horn when operating this extinguisher
- 20. types of extinguisher powder powder canbe used on live electrical equipment and to extinguish flammable liquids and gaseous fires.
- 21. types of extinguisher fireblanket fire blanket fire blankets should be used to extinguish fires involving cooking fats
- 22. using an extinguisher…. •pull the pin • aim at the base of the fire from a safe distance • squeeze the handle • sweep from side to side
- 23. do not fighta fire if…. • it is bigger than a waste paper bin • one extinguisher is not enough • smoke is affecting your breathing • you cannot see the way out • gas cylinders or chemicals are involved • your efforts are not reducing the size of the fire