KARNATAKA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WELCOME

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KARNATAKA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
WELCOME
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PROGRAMME ON FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN SCHOOLS

• Presented By-
• YUNUS ALI KAUSER
• Regional Fire Officer
• Mysore Range,
• Saraswathipuram
• Mysore-570009.

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FIRE SAFETY
JOINT EFFORT AND JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
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FIRE / HEAT IS ESSENTIALFOR

• SURVIVAL
• COMFORT
• DEVELOPMENT
• PROSPERITY
• FIRE IS ADORABLE

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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
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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 ?

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PREVENTION OF FIRE IS ESSENTIAL. FIRE SAFETY IS
MUST.
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1. WHAT IS FIRE?
FUEL HEAT OXYGEN
FUEL
HEAT
FIRE
OXYGEN
FIRE TRIANGLE
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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
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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
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3.CATEGORIES OF FIRE

• CLASS COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL
• A Paper, Wood, Cloth etc.
• B Oil, Paint, Chemical, Wax etc.
• C LPG, Acetylene, Hydrogen Methane, Natural
  gas etc.
• D Magnesium, Sodium, Uranium,
• Thorium etc.

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4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
WATER
WATER (CO2 PRESSURE)
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4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
FOAM
FOAM
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4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
ABC Powder
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4. PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
Carbon Dioxide (co2)
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Categories of Fire Methods and Media Of
Extinction
Material
Method
Class
Paper, wood, cloth, etc.
Cooling Smothering
Media
Sand / water
Water
ABC Powder
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Categories of Fire Methods and Media Of
Extinction
Material
Method
Class
Oils, paints, solvents,wax, etc.
Smothering
Media
Sand
Foam
Dry Chemical Powder
CO2
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Categories of Fire Methods and Media Of
Extinction
Material
Method
Class
L.P.G., Acetylene, Natural gases, etc.
Starvation Smothering
Media
Dry Chemical Powder
CO2
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Categories of Fire Methods and Media Of
Extinction
Material
Method
Class
Magnesium, Sodium,uranium, Thorium,etc.
Smothering
Media
Sand
Dry Chemical Powder
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Requirement of set backs for different building
heights
Sl. No. Height of Building in mtrs. Side and Rear Open Spaces to be Left Around Building in mtrs.
i) 10 3
ii) 15 5
iii) 18 6
iv) 21 7
v) 24 8
vi) 27 9
vii) 30 10
viii) 35 11
ix) 40 12
x) 45 13
xi) 50 14
xii) 55 and above 16

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Mock drill in school contains following teams.

1. School Fire Management Committee (SFMC)
2. Awareness Campaign Team
3. Fire Alarming Team
4. Evacuation Team
5. Search and Rescue Team
6. Fire Fighting Team
7. First Aid Team
8. Site Safety Team
9. Transport Management Team
10. Media Management Team

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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)

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• 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.

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• 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 dos and donts etc.
• Organize regular activity and exercise for all
  staff/teachers and students.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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6. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
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DO NOT RUN
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DO NOT WASTE TIME FOR COLLECTING VALUABLES
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DO NOT PANIC
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INFORM FIRE AND EMERGENCY ABOUT FIRE ALERT
NEIGHBOURS
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IF POSSIBLE, USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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DO NOT TAKE SHELTER IN TOILET
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SHUT ALL THE DOORS BEHIND YOU
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DO NOT USE LIFT TO ESCAPE
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MAKE EXIT TO GROUND LEVEL INSTEAD OF TERRACE
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USE NEAREST MEANS OF ESCAPE AND THE STAIRECASE
AVAILABLE
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IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED
STAY CLOSE TO THE FLOOR LEVEL
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IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED
COVER THE GAPS OF THE DOOR BY BLANKET OR BY RUG
OR ANY OTHER PIECE OF CLOTH AVAILABLE
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DO NOT JUMP OUT OF THE BUILDING. SIGNAL OR SHOUT
FOR HELP
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IF CLOTHES ON FIRE
DO NOT RUN STOP, DROP ROLL ON THE GROUND
AND COVER WITH BLANKET POUR WATER ON THE BODY
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GIVE FIRST-AID AND SEND TO HOSPITAL
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7. HOW TO CALL FIRE SERVICE
1. 101 or 0821-2540970 and
0821-2540116. Control Room Duty officer
receives your call.
2. Give him detailed Address nature of
Incident and Telephone No. from which you are
calling.
3. Keep down the receiver and wait. Control Room
will call back to verify the call.
4. Wait for the Fire Engine, co-operate with
Firemen.
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REMEMBER
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FIRE SAFETY
JOINT EFFORT AND JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
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WE SERVE TO SAVE
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