28/02/2024
FIRE SAFETY GUIDE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER - A fire extinguisher is a handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies
SANDBOX - Metal Sandbox used for extinguishing fires at gas stations or in industrial plants. It is used to store sand which can be used to extinguish class D Fire
FIRE AXE - Fire axes are among the most common firefighting tools. There are various types of firefighter axes; the two most used are the flat-head fire axe and the pick-head fire ax. Either can be used for smashing windows or doors to gain entry or to chop holes in a roof for ventilation.
FIRE DETECTOR - A device which can detect a fire, and provide a signal to an alarm circuit. Fire detectors can be operated by smoke, flames, and heat, or any combination of these factors.
FIRE ALARM BUTTON - Recognizable usually by its green color, the fire alarm call point is the enclosure that houses a button to activate a fire alarm. Usually, the user will break the glass and press the emergency button centered in the middle of the unit.
INDOOR FIRE HYDRANT - Indoor fire hydrant is an indoor pipe network that supplies water to the fire scene. It has an interface with a valve. It is a fixed indoor fire-fighting facility in factories, warehouses, high-rise buildings, public buildings and ships.
WATER - Water is an effective fire extinguishing agent because it cools the fuel source and removes heat from the fire triangle. When water is applied to a fire, it absorbs heat from the flames and surrounding area, lowering the temperature and reducing the fire's intensity.
FIRE HELMET - Modern firefighter helmets are typically thermoplastic or fiberglass. They can protect the wearer from extreme heat conditions and other debris.
FIRE SAFETY SIGNS - Fire safety signs are designed to warn staff and visitors of any fire hazards, to provide an instruction or to give safety information. It is vital to provide clear and concise instructions about the actions to take in the case of a fire.
A Friendly Reminder from the Bureau of Fire Protection Region XI
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