Fire Fighting

amanpreet
what is fire fighting? what are its types ? what can we do during fire? give me full explanation.
nathrao
Fire can be classified as:

Solid Fire -A ( e.g paper,wood etc)

Liquid Fire -B (Inflammable liquids like oil,petrols etc)

Gas Fire -C

Metallic fire -D

Fire prevention plan:

List out major fire hazards of the office/factory

Nominate people in respective areas for maintaining fire equipment-extinguishers,Fire Alarm systems etc

Training from time to time

Close contact with fire station.

Most important check and keep equipment as per laws applicable to your industry and state.

If fire inspection is mandatory get it done by nearest fire service officials.

Have well marked fire exits,which should be kept clear of obstructions.

Lift not to be used during fire.

Adequate fire extinguishers should be procured and placed at important places.

How to tackle fires:

Always have an evacuation plan for staff and visitors and rehearse them at fixed intervals.

Tackling of fire is easier when it is detected at early stage.

Your fire alarms,detectors should be serviceable always.

Fire station number should be displayed at prominent places.

Exits signs and directions should be fixed at appropriate places and should be visible even in darkness.

Frequent checks of wiring by qualified electrical people should be arranged.

There are many actions to be taken for which the organisation needs to have a firefighting plan in which hazards are listed out,fire precautions planned and tested.
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