Transcript Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning

PRE – OPENING
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
TRAINING
How Does a Fire Work?
• Three components
• Need all three
components to start a fire
• Fire extinguishers
remove one or more of
the components
• Oxygen is required as a
catalyst – may come
from the air OR from the
fuel itself
Types of Fires
• Class A - Wood, paper,cloth,
trash
• Class B - Flammable liquids,
oil, gas, grease
• Class C - Electrical, energized
electrical equipment
• Class D - Combustible metals
Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class A Fires
Wood
Paper
Rags
Some
rubber
and plastic
materials
Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class B Fires
 Gasoline
 Oil
 Grease
 Paint
 Flammable Gases
 Some rubber and
plastic materials
Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class C Fires

Electrical Fires
– Office Equipment
– Motors
– Switchgear
– Heaters
Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class D Fires
Metals
– Magnesium
– Titanium
– Sodium
– Zirconium
– Potassium
– Lithium
Multi-Class Ratings
•There are several types
of multi-class
extinguishers: A-B,
B-C, or A-B-C.
•Be sure the correct
extinguisher is provided
for the hazards.
NOT for Electrical Equipment fires
Different Kinds of Extinguishers
The 4 most common fire extinguishers:
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All Purpose Water
Carbon Dioxide
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Dry Powder
Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use.
Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers
 Large red fire extinguishers
 APW stands for “AirPressurized Water.”
 Filled with ordinary tap
water and pressurized air,
they are essentially large
squirt guns.
 APW’s are designed for
Class A fires ONLY: Wood,
paper, cloth.
Water extinguisher
Using water on a flammable liquid fire
could cause the fire to spread.
Using water on an electrical fire increases
the risk of electrocution.
Carbon Dioxide
• Use on CLASS B and
CLASS C fires
• Caution! Skin can
freeze to the discharge
horn during use.
• No pressure gauge
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
• Use on CLASS A,
CLASS B, and
CLASS C fires
• Fine powder under
pressure
• Pressure gauge present
ABC extinguishers
• An "ABC" extinguisher will have a label
like this, indicating that it may be used on
class A, B and C fires
Electricity

Heat source and fire
hazard. An overloaded
plug socket can overheat
causing fire

Trailing cables can become
damaged and cause a fire
 Control: Inspect the cables and provide
additional outlet sockets
Poor storage
• Poor storage: uncontrolled fire load and a
fire hazard.
• Build up of rubbish and packaging material.
• Store room kept untidy and not regularly
cleared out
• Do not store flammable items in
unprotected area
Smoking
• Do not empty ashtrays in to a non metallic
bin as there is a risk that the cigarette can be
still lit and set light to other flammable
material

Only smoke in designated area
Chemicals
• Never mix chemicals and ensure they are
stored away from any heat source
• Ensure to have an extinguisher at proximity
P.A.S.S. Method
Pull the pin
This will allow you to
squeeze the handle in order
to discharge the
extinguisher
P.A.S.S. Method
Aim at the base of
the fire
Aiming at the middle
will do no good.
The agent will pass
through the flames.
P.A.S.S. Method
Squeeze the
handle
This will release the
pressurized
extinguishing agent
P.A.S.S. Method
Sweep side to side
Cover the entire area that
is on fire. Continue
until fire is
extinguished. Keep an
eye on the area for
re-lighting.
Remember !!!
You are not
expected
to be firefighters!
Incipient Stage Fires
Fires in the initial or beginning stage and can
be controlled or extinguished by portable fire
extinguishers without the need for protective
clothing or breathing apparatus.
Fighting the fire
 Only fight the Fire if it is small and you have been
trained to do so
 It’s easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if
you remember the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze
and Sweep
 Ensure that you are positioned between the fire and the
escape route
 If the fire is not out by the time the extinguisher is
empty, leave closing all doors
When NOT to Fight a Fire!
• Only fight a fire in the
incipient stage
• Fire has spread beyond its
point of origin
• Your instincts tell you
GET OUT
• Remember to keep an exit
to your back
There Is A
What Do I Do?
• Upon discovering a fire, immediately sound the
building fire alarm and/or alert other occupants.
Only properly trained emergency response
personnel should assist with the evacuation of
mobility-impaired individuals.
• From outside of the building dial 0 and inform
the Operator immediately.
• Provide your name, which building you are in,
and the location of the fire.
If you are experiencing smoke
Crawl or stay as low to the ground as possible
Notification Methods
All buildings have notification system to warn
occupants. This may include one or more of the
following:
• Voice – yell for
help/fire/Code Red.
• Public Address system (PA)
• Alarm Pull Stations
Means of Egress
• A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from
a building or structure.
• Egress must be unobstructed and unlocked while the
structure is occupied.
• Stairwells should remain clear also – items should
not be stored in these areas.
Exits
• Exit access must be clearly indicated so
building occupants know the direction of
escape.
• Artificial illumination must have backup.
Exits
• All exits must be clearly visible – no mirrors,
curtains, or other camouflage.
• All exits must be clearly illuminated with at
least 5 candlepower.
• Doors which may be mistaken
as exits must be clearly
labeled as “Not an Exit”.
Blocked Fire exits
• Always ensure that the corridor to the exit is
clear of obstruction
• Always ensure that Fire exit door are not
locked
• Ensure Fire door operate properly
Fire Doors
• Door stops, wedges
and other unapproved
hold-open devices are
prohibited on fire
doors
• Swinging fire doors
shall close from the
full-open position and
shall latch
automatically
NO!!!
RACE Method of Evacuation
• R Remove all persons in danger!
• A Always pull the alarm and call ECU Police
Department.
• C Contain the fire by closing the windows and
doors.
• E Extinguish the fire only if you are trained
and confident.
FIRE!
• When you evacuate, do not stop for personal
belongings. Leave immediately using the
nearest exit. Do not use the elevators.
• Evacuate to the designated meeting location
for the building and out of the way of
emergency personnel.
Always remember
• When you discover a fire………….
Emergency Procedures
Building Evacuation
• Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
• Assemble at least 100 feet from the building at
your designated meeting location.
• Provide security team with information about people
still in the building
• Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the
fire department, or the concerned authority.
Our Assembly Point
Front of the Car parking Of Tower 1
BCSD Policy On Fire is to
EVACUATE
The Pre opening Fire Policy of Bavaria City
Suites Doha is to evacuate the area where a
fire occurs regardless of the amount or cost of
equipment that may be lost.
“DO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDING
FOR ANYTHING, NOT EVEN TO
ATTEMPT A RESCUE”.
Do You Know???
• Where is the nearest fire
alarm station?
• Where is the nearest fire
extinguisher?
• Where is the primary
exit?
• Where is the secondary
exit?