2. FIRE HAZARD
Anything which increases the likelihood
of fire.
Includes situations that increase the
likelihood of fire or may impede escape
in the event fire occurs.
16. 3 STAGES OF FIRE
Incipient Stage
A region where preheating, distillation, and slow pyrolysis are in
progress.
Smoldering Stage
Region of fully developed pyrolysis that begins with ignition and
includes the initial stage of combustion.
Flaming Stage
A region of rapid reaction that covers the period of initial
occurrence of flame to a fully developed fire.
17. CLASSES OF FIRE
Class A – fires involving organic solids like paper
and wood
Class B – fires involving flammable liquids
Class C – fires involving flammable gases
Class D – fires involving metals
Class E – fires involving cooking oils
18. FIRE HAZARDS
Live flames
Causes of sparks
Hot objects
Chemicals that are potential for ignition
Chemicals that can aggravate a fire to become
large and uncontrolled
Potential threats to fire prevention
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21. CAUSES OF FIRE
Accidents and carelessness
Many people believe that f they are careful
they are much less likely to have fire
Being careful will not stop fire from happening
Most fires are not caused by carelessness
They are caused by everyday living that is
almost impossible for us to change
22. CAUSES OF FIRE
Electrical Wiring, Outlets, and Faulty
Wiring
Older homes are particularly susceptible as
they were not wired for the many appliances
that we have filled our homes with.
Homes built in the 50’s-70’s have aluminum
wiring that gets very hot and increases the
chance of fire.
23. CAUSES OF FIRE
Appliances
Lamps, toasters, refrigerators, clothing iron, and
even baby monitors can short out.
Appliances can be unplugged when not in use.
Cooking
Major cause of residential fires.
Not due to effective stoves but unattended pots or
burner.
24. CAUSES OF FIRE
Children playing
Burns = no.1 cause of accidental deaths in
children under 2 years old.
Fire and burn injuries are the 2nd leading cause
of accidental deaths in children ages 1-4 and
3rd leading cause of injury and death for ages
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25. WHAT DOYOU DO WHEN…
1.You are in a building and the machine near you combusts?
2.The fire alarm sounds in your building?
3.The room or hallway is caught in smoke?
4.You trapped in a room and there is fire outside? (what do you
do to keep out the smoke?)
5.Your clothing is on fire?
6. A fire is starting and there is a fire extinguisher near you?
7.Your classmate is on fire?
26. BASIC RESPONSE PROCEDURES
DURING A FIRE INCIDENT
How you react in an emergency
depends on how well you have
prepared for that emergency.
27. 1. “RACE”
Remove anyone from immediate danger
Activate building fire alarm system and call 911
Confine the fire by closing all windows and
doors.
Evacuate and leave the building
Extinguish the fire if it can be done safely
28. 2. HOWTO SURVIVE A
BUILDING FIRE
Crawl if there is smoke
Feel doors before opening
Go to nearest exit
Use exit stair, NO elevators
Close doors
Use fire extinguisher if possible
Stop, Drop and Roll
If trapped:
Close doors, seal cracks, open windows when safe, signal for
help/call 911, don’t jump!
29. 3. IFYOU ARE PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED
If you are disabled (even temporarily)
Learn about fire safety
Plan ahead for fire emergencies
Be aware of your own capabilities and limitations
Look for areas for refuge
If there is immediate threat to safety, ask others for
assistance or call 911 to report and receive
instructions.
