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 & ExtinguishersClassification of Fires & Extinguishers

Class A Fires

WoodPaperRagsSome rubber

and plastic materials

Class B FiresGasolineOilGreasePaintFlammable GasesSome rubber and

plastic materials

Classification of Fires & ExtinguishersClassification of Fires & Extinguishers

Classification of Fires & ExtinguishersClassification of Fires & Extinguishers

Class C Fires

Electrical Fires– Office Equipment– Motors– Switchgear– Heaters

Classification of Fires & ExtinguishersClassification of Fires & Extinguishers

Class D Fires

Metals

– Magnesium – Titanium– Sodium– Zirconium– Potassium– Lithium

Multi-Class RatingsMulti-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:– 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 “Air-

Pressurized 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 FiresIncipient 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 MethodsNotification Methods

• Voice – yell for help/fire/Code Red.

• Public Address system (PA)

• Alarm Pull Stations

All buildings have notification system to warn occupants. This may include one or more of the following:

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.

• Exit access must be clearly indicated so building occupants know the direction of escape.

• Artificial illumination must have backup.

ExitsExits

• All exits must be clearly visible – no mirrors, curtains, or other camouflage.

• All exits must be clearly illuminated with at least 5 candlepower.

ExitsExits

• 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 ProceduresBuilding 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?