860 likes | 1.49k Views
KARNATAKA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WELCOME. PROGRAMME ON FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS. Presented By:- YUNUS ALI KAUSER Regional Fire Officer Mysore Range, Saraswathipuram Mysore-570009. FIRE SAFETY. JOINT EFFORT AND JOINT RESPONSIBILITY. FIRE / HEAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR.
E N D
PROGRAMME ON FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS Presented By:- YUNUS ALI KAUSER Regional Fire Officer Mysore Range, Saraswathipuram Mysore-570009.
FIRE SAFETY JOINT EFFORT AND JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
FIRE / HEAT IS ESSENTIALFOR • SURVIVAL • COMFORT • DEVELOPMENT • PROSPERITY “FIRE IS ADORABLE”
CONSEQUENCES OF FIRE } • LOSS OF LIFE • LOSS OF PROPERTY TWO MOST PRECIOUS THINGS OF HUMAN BEING • UNEMPLOYMENT • LOSS OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS & RECORDS • LOSS OF SKILLED WORKERS • SHORTAGE OF COMMODITIES • PRICE INCREASE 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 ?
1. WHAT IS FIRE? FUEL + HEAT + OXYGEN FUEL HEAT FIRE OXYGEN FIRE TRIANGLE
1(a).PRODUCTS OF FIRE & THEIR EFFECTS Smoke Poor Visibility Prevents Escape. Asphyxiation, Death Panic, Stampede, Death Fire Gases (CO, HCl, HCN, CO2 etc.) Toxic and Explosive Gases Explosions and Fire Spread Abnormal Respiration Asphyxiation Panic, Stampede, Death Heat Radiation Fire Spread FIRE Prevents Escape Burns and Scalds Damage to Lungs & Respiratory System Jumping to Escape, Injuries/Death Flame Fire Spread Burns / Death
FUEL FUEL HEAT HEAT FIRE OXYGEN OXYGEN 2. METHODS OF EXTINCTION A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION STARVATION Removal of FUEL from burning substance COOLING Removal of HEAT from burning substance COOLING STARVATION FIRE FIRE FIRE SMOTHERING Cutting away supply of OXYGEN to the burning fuel or reducing the percentage of oxygen. SMOTHERING
3.CATEGORIES OF FIRE CLASSCOMBUSTABLE MATERIAL APaper, Wood, Cloth etc. BOil, Paint, Chemical, Wax etc. CLPG, Acetylene, Hydrogen Methane, Natural gas etc. DMagnesium, Sodium, Uranium, Thorium etc.
4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM WATER WATER (CO2 PRESSURE)
4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM FOAM FOAM
4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM DRY CHEMICAL POWDER ABC Powder
4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS TYPE EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM CARBON DIOXIDE GAS Carbon Dioxide (co2)
A FIRE Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction Material Class Method Paper, wood, cloth, etc. Cooling & Smothering Media Sand / water Water ABC Powder
B FIRE Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction Material Class Method Oils, paints, solvents,wax, etc. Smothering Media Sand Foam Dry Chemical Powder CO2
C Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction Material Class Method L.P.G., Acetylene, Natural gases, etc. Starvation & Smothering Media Dry Chemical Powder CO2
D FIRE Categories of Fire &Methods and Media Of Extinction Material Class Method Magnesium, Sodium,uranium, Thorium,etc. Smothering Media Sand Dry Chemical Powder
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.
Mock drill in school contains following teams. • School Fire Management Committee (SFMC) • Awareness Campaign Team • Fire Alarming Team • Evacuation Team • Search and Rescue Team • Fire Fighting Team • First Aid Team • Site Safety Team • Transport Management Team • 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:- • Help the school in preparing SFMC. • Co-ordinate with other teams for mock drills. • Mobilize relief and external support in emergency. • Liaison with media and other Govt/NGOs for disaster management.
2. Awareness Campaign Team Composition 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 :- • Conduct awareness activities systematically in schools. • Develop creative material and activities like picture, poster, slogan, essays, pamphlets, simple tips on do’s and dont’s etc. • Organize regular activity and exercise for all staff/teachers and students.
3. Fire Alarming Team Composition 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 :- • Team to alert whole school for safe exit in case of emergency. • Should regularly practice the warning science. • Should regularly monitor and update on hazards which school can face. • Should maintain the school emergency operation control room and contact with fire services.
4. Evacuation Team Composition 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 :- • Should be informed regarding all the exits in the school and check up the exits roots clear of any obstacles. • Evacuate all in an orderly manner and practice the drill regularly. • Take roll call and report to SFMC and search and rescue team.
5. Search and Rescue Team Composition 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 :- • Should collect the details on the number of students/staffs/teachers/employees present in the school during drill/incident. • 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 Team Composition 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 :- • Should use the existing fire fighting system/extinguishers available in the school. • Should confirm existence of fire and control it if possible. • Ensure that electric main switches are turned off. • Control the fire till the arrival of fire service.
7. First Aid Team Composition 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 :- • Should maintain first aid control room in the school. • Should administer first aid and record all cases and treatments during incident. • Refer near medical facility center/hospital.
8. Site Safety Team Composition 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 :- • Lock all external gates and doors and secured the entire building premises. • Allow only emergency support functionaries into the building and facilitate them to reach the spot. • Release the staffs/teachers and students according to pre planned policy.
9. Transport Management Team Composition 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 :- • All the students/staffs and teachers should be given emergency cards with identical numbers for their buses/vehicles. • Assist SFMC in arranging communication systems including buses, ambulances and other vehicles to carry victims/injured to medical centers.
10. Media Management Team Composition of each team :- The team may include Vice-Principal, Head Master/ress or any Senior Staff of the School. KEY ROLES :- • Should always consult the SFMC before briefing the media on any matter. • Always remember only one member from the team would brief the media. • Should be in constant contact with local media for promoting fire safety awareness in print as well as electronic media time to time.
DO NOT WASTE TIME FOR COLLECTING VALUABLES
INFORM FIRE AND EMERGENCY ABOUT FIRE ALERT NEIGHBOURS
TOILET DO NOT TAKE SHELTER IN TOILET
L I F T DO NOT USE LIFT TO ESCAPE
MAKE EXIT TO GROUND LEVEL INSTEAD OF TERRACE
USE NEAREST MEANS OF ESCAPE AND THE STAIRECASE AVAILABLE
IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED 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
DO NOT JUMP OUT OF THE BUILDING. SIGNAL OR SHOUT FOR HELP