what is fire fighting? what are its types ? what can we do during fire? give me full explanation.
From United States, Herndon
From United States, Herndon
Types of Fire
- Solid Fire - A (e.g., paper, wood, etc.)
- Liquid Fire - B (Inflammable liquids like oil, petrol, etc.)
- Gas Fire - C
- Metallic Fire - D
Fire Prevention Plan
- List out major fire hazards of the office/factory.
- Nominate people in respective areas for maintaining fire equipment - extinguishers, fire alarm systems, etc.
- Provide training from time to time.
- Maintain close contact with the fire station.
- Ensure the most important checks and keep equipment as per laws applicable to your industry and state.
- If fire inspection is mandatory, get it done by the nearest fire service officials.
- Have well-marked fire exits, which should be kept clear of obstructions.
- Lifts should not be used during a fire.
- Adequate fire extinguishers should be procured and placed at important places.
How to Tackle Fires
- Always have an evacuation plan for staff and visitors and rehearse them at fixed intervals.
- Tackling a fire is easier when it is detected at an early stage.
- Ensure your fire alarms and detectors are always serviceable.
- Display the fire station number at prominent places.
- Fix exit signs and directions at appropriate places and ensure they are visible even in darkness.
- Arrange for frequent checks of wiring by qualified electrical personnel.
- Organizations need to have a firefighting plan in which hazards are listed out, and fire precautions are planned and tested.
From India, Pune
- Solid Fire - A (e.g., paper, wood, etc.)
- Liquid Fire - B (Inflammable liquids like oil, petrol, etc.)
- Gas Fire - C
- Metallic Fire - D
Fire Prevention Plan
- List out major fire hazards of the office/factory.
- Nominate people in respective areas for maintaining fire equipment - extinguishers, fire alarm systems, etc.
- Provide training from time to time.
- Maintain close contact with the fire station.
- Ensure the most important checks and keep equipment as per laws applicable to your industry and state.
- If fire inspection is mandatory, get it done by the nearest fire service officials.
- Have well-marked fire exits, which should be kept clear of obstructions.
- Lifts should not be used during a fire.
- Adequate fire extinguishers should be procured and placed at important places.
How to Tackle Fires
- Always have an evacuation plan for staff and visitors and rehearse them at fixed intervals.
- Tackling a fire is easier when it is detected at an early stage.
- Ensure your fire alarms and detectors are always serviceable.
- Display the fire station number at prominent places.
- Fix exit signs and directions at appropriate places and ensure they are visible even in darkness.
- Arrange for frequent checks of wiring by qualified electrical personnel.
- Organizations need to have a firefighting plan in which hazards are listed out, and fire precautions are planned and tested.
From India, Pune
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