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Fire needs 4 elements to Sustain: FIRE
F--Fire / Heat
I--Inflammable Fuel
R--Reacting Oxygen
E--Endless Chain Reaction
Fire needs 4 elements to Supress: FIRE
F--First step of extinguishing with Fire extinguisher / Fire blanket / Fire sprinklers
I--Inform fire station (101) police station (100 ), Ambulance (108)
R--Rescue inmates.
E--Enquiry into causes
R.A.C.E. emergency evacuation procedure:
R--Rescue and Relocate anyone in immediate danger.
A--Alert others by activating the building alarm.
C--Confine the fire by closing the doors.
E--Evacuate immediately. Donot use lift/elevators. Use other methods like staircase, ramp, ladders.
* Paste R.A.C.E. emergency evacuation procedures where employees can easily and quickly read them
* 8"W x 10"H, 1/16" thick polished plastic signs with foam adhesive mounting tape
* Available in Standard Red plastic with White letters or Photoluminescent plastic with Red letters
How to use fire extinguisher: PASS
P--Pull safety pin
A--Aim at base of fire
S--Squeeze
S--Sweep
ABC Stored Pressure Type Fire Extinguisher: ABC--Solids-Liquids-Gases
Stored pressure type fire extinguishers are extremely versatile, they will tackle the majority of fire risks found in most commercial, industrial and domestic environments.
Class A-Fires involving combustible Solids like wood, paper, cloth etc.
Class B-Fires involving inflammable Liquids like cooking oil, kerosene, petrol etc.
Class C-Fire involving inflammable Gases like CNG, LPG etc and electrically started fires.
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Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation or burning of a fuel. It needs three elements to occur.
--Fire / Heat - Heat is the energy necessary to increase the temperature of the fuel to a point where sufficient vapors are given off for ignition to occur.
--Inflammable fuel - Fuel can be any combustible material – solid, liquid or gas. Most solids and liquids become a vapor or gas before they will burn.
--Reacting oxygen - The air we breathe is about 21 percent oxygen. Fire only needs an atmosphere with at least 16 percent oxygen.
--Endless chemical reaction: A Chain reaction can occur when the three elements of fire are present in the proper conditions and proportions. Evatually a fire occurs.
--In a fire, time is critical. Don't waste time getting dressed, don't search for valuables or pets. Just get out in the easiest exit!
--Fires can engulf a building seconds to minutes. Smoke detectors and heat alarms may warn you, but be prepared with a quick and safe escape method
--Evacuate the building blindfolded. In a fire situation, the smoke generated makes it difficult to see. One breath of smoke or gases may be enough to kill.
--Stay low to the ground when escaping. Feel all doors before opening them. If a door is hot, get out another way.
--If your clothes catch fire, don't run in panic. Just stop, drop to the ground and roll back and forth to smother the flame.
