Fire TrainingSix monthly training

sessionIn accordance to The Fire Precaution Act 1997

Amended 1999, 2003 and 2005

Table of contents

1.Fire prevention2.Fire detection3.Muirfields duties4.Elements necessary in order for a fire to take place5.Types of fire fighting equipment6.The use of a fire extinguisher7.Preventing fire and smoke spreading8.Location of fire alarm call points and fire extinguishers9.Understanding evacuation procedures10.Evacuation procedures11.Safety precautions when sweeping the premises12.Some facts

Fire Prevention

Daily checks should be carried out in your area of work and should include the following:

1. Empty all waste bins and dispose of safely2. Check that fire exits are kept clear3. Report anything which could represent a serious and

immediate fire safety danger4. Co-operate with the Muirfield Riding School to allow

them to comply with their fire safety responsibilities5. Unplug any unused electrical appliances6. Where possible, keep doors closed and do not use

wedges

Fire Detection

Some of the ways a fire can be detected:

Smoke under doorsSmell of smokeDoor or door handle hotCrackling noisesBlackened windowsVisible flamesFire alarm (smoke, heat detectors or call point activation)

Employers Duties

The Muirfield Riding School is responsible for the safety of all who enter the premises, some of these responsibilities include:

Providing a means of detecting fire and raising the alarmProvide a safe means of escapeProvide a means of fighting fireProvide fire trainingProvide fire evacuation trainingProvide a safe area for assemblyProduce a Fire risk Assessment

Elements necessary in order for a fire to take place

A fire needs 3 elements to start, these are:Heat – Naked flames, smoking materials, electrical equipment, friction ,hot surfaces etc.Fuel – Wood, paper, textiles, plastics, flammable liquids and gases, waste materials, dust fluff etc.Oxygen – Airflow, oxygen cylinders, oxidising materials etc.

Remove any 1 of the elements and the fire dies

Smother – Remove oxygenCool – Remove heat

Starve – Remove fuel

Types of Fire Fighting Equipment

CO2 Extinguishers – 2Kg Black, Class BD, 8 Seconds (Flammable Liquids, Live

Electricity) Water Extinguishers – 9 Lt White, Class A, 50 Seconds (Wood, Paper and Textiles) Foam Extinguisher – 6 Lt Cream, Class AB, 30 Seconds (Wood, Paper, Textiles, Flammable Liquids) Fire Blankets Cooking Oils, Deep Fat Fryers Fire Doors

The use of a Fire Extinguisher

Always remember:Use the correct Extinguisher for the jobUse the extinguisher as a means to aiding your escape to fresh airCheck the horn on a CO2 extinguisher for defects and never hold the horn during or after operationAlways test the Extinguisher before use

Preventing Fire and Smoke Spreading

So, how could we stop a fire from spreading?

Keep fire doors closed at all times, do not use door wedgesRegularly checks smoke and fire seals on doors for defectsDo not stockpile rubbish, piles of paper etc.Switch off unused lights and sockets

Location of Fire Alarm Call Points and Fire Extinguishers

Understanding Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation procedures form an important part of fire training.Knowledge concerning key facts are important and will add to the safe evacuation of all, these include the following:1.Attend fire training2.Learn where all fire exits are located3.Treat all fires as dangerous4.Ensure all doors are closed behind you when evacuating5.Leave the building and stay at the assembly point until given the all clear6.Only the Fire Officer can give the ‘All Clear’

Evacuation Procedures

We will now look at different areas of the building during evacuation, these include-

Administration BuildingArenaFire MarshalsFire Cards

Safety Precautions when Sweeping the Premises

Never attempt to sweep an area without instruction

Always test a door for heat by using the back of your hand before opening

Always ensure that the fire does not come between you and the exit

Ensure all doors are kept closed behind you Call out to attract attention Report back to the fire marshal in charge of

the evacuation

Some Facts

Each year 20 Fatalities and 200 serious injuries are caused by workplace fires

86% of all fires are preventable The majority of people killed or injured in fires are so as

a result of smoke inhalation and not the fire itself Anyone caught in a smoke filled environment may have

no longer than 2 minutes before losing consciousness People are still being killed or injured due to the wrong

use of fire extinguishers 5% of all fires are caused through arson