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Fire Training

The document outlines the objectives and procedures for fire fighting drills, including the definition of fire, its causes, and classifications. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the fire triangle and methods for extinguishing fires, as well as safety precautions when using fire extinguishers. Additionally, it highlights notable fire incidents and stresses that prevention is the best strategy for fire safety.

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Fire Training

The document outlines the objectives and procedures for fire fighting drills, including the definition of fire, its causes, and classifications. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the fire triangle and methods for extinguishing fires, as well as safety precautions when using fire extinguishers. Additionally, it highlights notable fire incidents and stresses that prevention is the best strategy for fire safety.

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FIRE FIGHTING DRILL

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Objective :

 What is Fire?
 Causes for Fire
 Class Of Fire
 Fire extinguisher types, operating procedures – P A S S
Fire Triangle :

Sources
Oxygen Source T o Reach Ignition Temp
Approx. 16 % required Open flame, Sun,
 Normal air contain 21 % oxygen Hot surface,
 Some fuel contain its own Spark & arc,
oxygen supply Friction,
Chemical action,
Energy & gas compression

Solids Gases
Wood, Paper, Natural gas,
Coal, Cloth, Liquid LPG, Propane,
Wax, Grease, Gasoline, Hydrogen,
Leather, Plastic, & Sugar Turpentine, Alcohol, Acetylene
Paint, Oil
Causes of Fire :
 Improper Storage Flammable and
Combustible Liquids
 Poor Housekeeping
 Heat from Machinery
 Careless smoking
 Hot work
Fire accident - Kumbakonam

A total of 94 students of the primary section School were burnt to


death in their classroom as the thatched roof caught fire on
16 July 2004.The accident was the one of the four major
fire accidents and largest school accident in Tamil Nadu.
Fire incident – Train (Andhra Pradesh)
Fire incident - Sivakasi
Fire incident – Taj Hotal, Mumbai
FIRE

 FIND - Human detection factors like eye, nose, ear, shin

 INFORM

 RESPOND

 EVACUATE
CLASS “A” FIRES - Ordinary combustibles such as wood,
paper, cloth.
CLASS “B” FIRES -
Flammable liquids such as oil, grease
CLASS “C” FIRES - Flammable gases
CLASS “D” FIRES - Flammable Metals
CLASS “ E ” FIRES - Energized electrical equipment
Classes of fire :
As per factories rule, 1950
Fire Triangle :
Methods Of Extinguishing Fire :

 Starvation - Removal of fuel, surrounding materials are removed

 Blanketing / Smothering - Removal of Oxygen, cuts OFF the contact between

fuel & oxygen

 Cooling - Removal of Heat


 Carbon dioxide ( CO2)
 Dry chemical powder ( DCP)
 Mech Foam
 Fire hydrant
 Sand bucket
PASS
Pull the pin

Aim at the base of the fire

Squeeze the handle

Sweep side to side


Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Use
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire

 Stay upwind to the fire.


 Stay low, never try to work
over top the fire.
Extinguishing Media
CO2 TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
FOAM TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SQUEEZE GRIP TYPE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Safety Precautions when fighting a fire :
 Stay upwind of to the fire.
 Stay low, never try to work over top the fire.

While using fire extinguisher

 You are trained in the use of extinguishers.

 You know what is burning.

 Fire is not spreading rapidly, smoke and heat has not filled the area.

 You have a clear path of escape..


In case fire :
Fire hydrant System :
DON'TS
DON'TS
First Aid Box :
Prevention
is the best way to fight a fire !

THANK YOU
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