KARNATAKA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

WELCOME

PROGRAMME ON FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN

SCHOOLS

Presented By:-YUNUS ALI KAUSERRegional Fire OfficerMysore Range,SaraswathipuramMysore-570009.

FIRE SAFETY

JOINT EFFORT AND

JOINT RESPONSIBILITY

FIRE / HEAT IS ESSENTIALFOR

SURVIVAL

COMFORT

DEVELOPMENT

PROSPERITY

“FIRE IS ADORABLE”

CONSEQUENCES OF FIRE

UNEMPLOYMENT LOSS OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS & RECORDS LOSS OF SKILLED WORKERS SHORTAGE OF COMMODITIES PRICE INCREASE

} TWO MOST PRECIOUS THINGS OFHUMAN BEING

LOSS OF LIFE

LOSS OF PROPERTY

INFLATION

LOSS OF G.D.P. NATIONAL LOSS

EVERYONE MUST KNOW

1 WHAT IS FIRE ?

2 METHODS OF EXTINCTION OF FIRE

3 CATEGORIES OF FIRE

4 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

5 COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE AND

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

6 WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE ?

7 HOW TO CALL FIRE BRIGADE ?

8 WHAT TO DO WHEN FIRE BRIGADE ARRIVES ?

PREVENTION OF FIRE IS

ESSENTIAL.

FIRE SAFETY IS MUST.

OXYGEN

HEATFUEL

FUEL + HEAT + OXYGEN

1. WHAT IS FIRE?

FIRE TRIANGLE

1(A).PRODUCTS OF FIRE & THEIR EFFECTSSmoke

Poor Visibility

Fire Gases (CO, HCl, HCN, CO2 etc.)Toxic and Explosive GasesExplosions and Fire Spread Abnormal RespirationAsphyxiationPanic, Stampede, Death

Heat Radiation

Flame Fire SpreadBurns / Death

Prevents Escape.Asphyxiation, DeathPanic, Stampede, Death

Fire SpreadPrevents Escape Burns and ScaldsDamage to Lungs & Respiratory SystemJumping to Escape, Injuries/Death

2. METHODS OF EXTINCTION A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION

OXYGEN

FUEL

HEAT

FIRESMOTHERING

Cutting away supply of OXYGEN to the burningfuel or reducing the percentage of oxygen.

COOLINGRemoval of HEAT from burning substance FU

EL

HEAT

OXYGEN

FIREFIREFIRE

SMOTHERING

COOLING

STARVATI

ON

STARVATIONRemoval of FUEL from burning substance

3.CATEGORIES OF FIRECLASS COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL

A Paper, Wood, Cloth etc.

B Oil, Paint, Chemical, Wax etc.

C LPG, Acetylene, HydrogenMethane, Natural gas etc.

D Magnesium, Sodium, Uranium, Thorium etc.

4. PORTABLE FIRE 4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM

WATER (CO2 PRESSURE)

WATER

FOAM

FOAM

4. PORTABLE FIRE 4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM

ABC Powder

DRY CHEMICAL POWDER

4. PORTABLE FIRE 4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM

Carbon Dioxide(co2)

CARBON DIOXIDE GAS

4. PORTABLE FIRE 4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERSEXTINGUISHERS

TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM

Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction

Method

Media

Paper, wood,cloth, etc.

ClassMaterial

FIRE

A

Sand / waterWater ABC Powder

Cooling &Smothering

Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction

Method

Media

Oils, paints, solvents,wax, etc.

ClassMaterial

FIRE

Sand Dry Chemical PowderFoam CO2

B Smothering

Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction

Method

Media

L.P.G.,Acetylene,Natural gases, etc.

ClassMaterial

Dry Chemical PowderCO2

C Starvation &Smothering

Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction

Method

Media

Magnesium,Sodium,uranium,Thorium,etc.

ClassMaterial

Dry Chemical Powder

DFIRE

Sand

Smothering

FIRE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS

The fire safety will start from the construction level.

By keeping all fire precautionary measures school

building should be construction. Because the school

building comes under group “B” in National Building

Code. That is educational buildings used for school,

college and other training institutions for day care

purposes involving assembly for instruction,

education.

WHAT ARE THE CARE TO BE TAKEN DURING CONSTRUCTION

The abutting road should be wide enough. Surrounding the building there should be

enough space (set back) for easy movement of fire vehicles.

There should be two gates one for entry and another for exit, preferably 6.00 mtrs.

The doors for the class room should open outwards.

WHAT ARE THE CARE TO BE TAKEN DURING CONSTRUCTION

If there is corridor, it should be shown in the arrow marks where is exit, if possible illuminated.

If floors were constructed width of the stair case must be 1.5 mtrs. and two in numbers. One for entry another for exit.

The open space (set back) around the building should be free of obstacles.

The corridor also free of obstacles. There should be sufficient water storage.

WHAT ARE THE CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN DURING CONSTRUCTION

First aid fire extinguishers should be installed in respective places.

Frequently mock drills or evacuation drills conducted in order to prepare the students / staffs to face the un towards incident such as fire or building collapse, earthquakes etc.

REQUIREMENT OF SET BACKS FOR DIFFERENT BUILDING HEIGHTSSl. No. Height of Building in

mtrs.Side and Rear Open Spaces to be

Left Around Building in mtrs.i) 10 3ii) 15 5iii) 18 6iv) 21 7v) 24 8vi) 27 9vii) 30 10viii) 35 11ix) 40 12x) 45 13xi) 50 14xii) 55 and above 16

MOCK DRILL IN SCHOOL CONTAINS FOLLOWING TEAMS.1. School Fire Management Committee (SFMC)2. Awareness Campaign Team3. Fire Alarming Team4. Evacuation Team5. Search and Rescue Team6. Fire Fighting Team7. First Aid Team8. Site Safety Team9. Transport Management Team10. Media Management Team

MOCK DRILL PROCEDURE IN THE SCHOOL

School Management in forming the following teams in the selected schools and briefing them about their key roles

and responsibilities.1. School Fire Management Committee

(SFMC)Composition of team:-This Committee must include the Chairperson, Principal /In-charge, Vice Principal, Head Master/ress, Administrator, 2 teachers (1 male and 1 female) and the Students representative - Male and Female, 2 Parent-Teacher Association Member, if any (1male & 1 female)

KEY ROLES:-

A. Help the school in preparing SFMC.

B. Co-ordinate with other teams for mock drills.

C. Mobilize relief and external support in

emergency.

D. Liaison with media and other Govt/NGOs for

disaster management.

2. Awareness Campaign TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the strength of the school and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard.

KEY ROLES :-A. Conduct awareness activities systematically

in schools.B. Develop creative material and activities like

picture, poster, slogan, essays, pamphlets, simple tips on do’s and dont’s etc.

C. Organize regular activity and exercise for all staff/teachers and students.

3. Fire Alarming TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the strength of the school and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard.

KEY ROLES :-A. Team to alert whole school for safe exit in

case of emergency.B. Should regularly practice the warning science.C. Should regularly monitor and update on

hazards which school can face.D. Should maintain the school emergency

operation control room and contact with fire services.

4. Evacuation TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the strength of the school and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts & Guides)

KEY ROLES :-A. Should be informed regarding all the exits in

the school and check up the exits roots clear of any obstacles.

B. Evacuate all in an orderly manner and practice the drill regularly.

C. Take roll call and report to SFMC and search and rescue team.

5. Search and Rescue TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the strength of the school and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts & Guides)

KEY ROLES :-A. Should collect the details on the number of

students/staffs/teachers/employees present in the school during drill/incident.

B. If any one missing team should quickly facilitate in order to search and safety rescue by physically, visually and vocally checking every room and carrying the victim to the first aid team.

6. Fire Fighting TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the strength of the school and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts & Guides)

KEY ROLES :-A. Should use the existing fire fighting

system/extinguishers available in the school.B. Should confirm existence of fire and control it

if possible.C. Ensure that electric main switches are turned

off.D. Control the fire till the arrival of fire service.

7. First Aid TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include School/Govt. Doctor, Nurse, 4 teachers and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts & Guides)

KEY ROLES :-A. Should maintain first aid control room in the

school.B. Should administer first aid and record all

cases and treatments during incident.C. Refer near medical facility center/hospital.

8. Site Safety TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include Senior Security Officer of the school, 2 Peons, 2 teachers and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts & Guides)

KEY ROLES :-A. Lock all external gates and doors and secured

the entire building premises.B. Allow only emergency support functionaries

into the building and facilitate them to reach the spot.

C. Release the staffs/teachers and students according to pre planned policy.

9. Transport Management TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include Transportation/Vehicle Co-ordinator of the School, the administrator, 2 teachers and 2 senior students from each section from 8th to 12th Standard.

KEY ROLES :-A. All the students/staffs and teachers should

be given emergency cards with identical numbers for their buses/vehicles.

B. Assist SFMC in arranging communication systems including buses, ambulances and other vehicles to carry victims/injured to medical centers.

10. Media Management TeamComposition of each team :- The team may include Vice-Principal, Head Master/ress or any Senior Staff of the School.

KEY ROLES :-A. Should always consult the SFMC before

briefing the media on any matter.B. Always remember only one member from the

team would brief the media.C. Should be in constant contact with local

media for promoting fire safety awareness in print as well as electronic media time to time.

6. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

DO NOT RUN

DO NOT WASTE TIME FOR COLLECTING VALUABLES

DO NOT PANIC

INFORM FIRE AND EMERGENCY ABOUT FIRE

ALERT NEIGHBOURS

IF POSSIBLE, USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

DO NOT TAKE SHELTER IN TOILET

TOILET

SHUT ALL THE DOORS BEHIND YOU

DO NOT USE LIFT TO ESCAPE

L I F T

MAKE EXIT TO GROUND LEVEL INSTEAD OF TERRACE

USE NEAREST MEANS OF ESCAPE AND THE STAIRECASE AVAILABLE

STAY CLOSE TO THE FLOOR LEVEL

IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED

COVER THE GAPS OF THE DOOR BY BLANKET OR BY RUG OR ANY

OTHER PIECE OF CLOTH AVAILABLE

IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED

DO NOT JUMP OUT OF THE BUILDING.SIGNAL OR SHOUT FOR HELP

DO NOT RUN STOP, DROP & ROLL ON THE GROUND AND

COVER WITH BLANKET POUR WATER ON THE BODY

IF CLOTHES ON FIREIF CLOTHES ON FIRE

GIVE FIRST-AID AND SEND TO HOSPITAL

7. HOW TO CALL FIRE SERVICE

REMEMBER 101

1. 101 or 0821-2540970 and 0821-2540116.

Control Room Duty officer receives your call.2. Give him detailed Address

nature of Incident andTelephone No. from which you are calling.

3. Keep down the receiver andwait. Control Room will callback to verify the call.

4. Wait for the Fire Engine,co-operate with Firemen.

FIRE SAFETY

JOINT EFFORT AND

JOINT RESPONSIBILITY

“ WE SERVE TO SAVE ”