Fire Training

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Fire Training

• Six monthly training session
• In accordance to The Fire Precaution Act 1997
• Amended 1999, 2003 and 2005

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• Table of contents
• Fire prevention
• Fire detection
• Muirfields duties
• Elements necessary in order for a fire to take
  place
• Types of fire fighting equipment
• The use of a fire extinguisher
• Preventing fire and smoke spreading
• Location of fire alarm call points and fire
  extinguishers
• Understanding evacuation procedures
• Evacuation procedures
• Safety precautions when sweeping the premises
• Some facts

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Fire Prevention

• Daily checks should be carried out in your area
  of work and should include the following
• Empty all waste bins and dispose of safely
• Check that fire exits are kept clear
• Report anything which could represent a serious
  and immediate fire safety danger
• Co-operate with the Muirfield Riding School to
  allow them to comply with their fire safety
  responsibilities
• Unplug any unused electrical appliances
• Where possible, keep doors closed and do not use
  wedges

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Fire Detection

• Some of the ways a fire can be detected
• Smoke under doors
• Smell of smoke
• Door or door handle hot
• Crackling noises
• Blackened windows
• Visible flames
• Fire alarm (smoke, heat detectors or call point
  activation)

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Employers Duties

• The Muirfield Riding School is responsible for
  the safety of all who enter the premises, some of
  these responsibilities include
• Providing a means of detecting fire and raising
  the alarm
• Provide a safe means of escape
• Provide a means of fighting fire
• Provide fire training
• Provide fire evacuation training
• Provide a safe area for assembly
• Produce a Fire risk Assessment

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Elements necessary in order for a fire to take
place

• A fire needs 3 elements to start, these are
• Heat Naked flames, smoking materials,
  electrical equipment, friction ,hot surfaces etc.
• Fuel Wood, paper, textiles, plastics, flammable
  liquids and gases, waste materials, dust fluff
  etc.
• Oxygen Airflow, oxygen cylinders, oxidising
  materials etc.
• Remove any 1 of the elements and the fire dies
• Smother Remove oxygen
• Cool Remove heat
• Starve Remove fuel

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Types of Fire Fighting Equipment

• CO2 Extinguishers 2Kg
• Black, Class BD, 8 Seconds (Flammable
  Liquids, Live Electricity)
• Water Extinguishers 9 Lt
• White, Class A, 50 Seconds (Wood, Paper and
  Textiles)
• Foam Extinguisher 6 Lt
• Cream, Class AB, 30 Seconds (Wood, Paper,
  Textiles,
• Flammable Liquids)
• Fire Blankets
• Cooking Oils, Deep Fat Fryers
• Fire Doors

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The use of a Fire Extinguisher

• Always remember
• Use the correct Extinguisher for the job
• Use the extinguisher as a means to aiding your
  escape to fresh air
• Check the horn on a CO2 extinguisher for defects
  and never hold the horn during or after operation
• Always test the Extinguisher before use

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Preventing Fire and Smoke Spreading

• So, how could we stop a fire from spreading?
• Keep fire doors closed at all times, do not use
  door wedges
• Regularly checks smoke and fire seals on doors
  for defects
• Do not stockpile rubbish, piles of paper etc.
• Switch off unused lights and sockets

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Location of Fire Alarm Call Points and Fire
Extinguishers
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Understanding Evacuation Procedures

• Evacuation procedures form an important part of
  fire training.
• Knowledge concerning key facts are important and
  will add to the safe evacuation of all, these
  include the following
• Attend fire training
• Learn where all fire exits are located
• Treat all fires as dangerous
• Ensure all doors are closed behind you when
  evacuating
• Leave the building and stay at the assembly point
  until given the all clear
• Only the Fire Officer can give the All Clear

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Evacuation Procedures

• We will now look at different areas of the
  building during evacuation, these include-
• Administration Building
• Arena
• Fire Marshals
• Fire Cards

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Safety Precautions when Sweeping the Premises

• Never attempt to sweep an area without
  instruction
• Always test a door for heat by using the back of
  your hand before opening
• Always ensure that the fire does not come between
  you and the exit
• Ensure all doors are kept closed behind you
• Call out to attract attention
• Report back to the fire marshal in charge of the
  evacuation

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Some Facts

• Each year 20 Fatalities and 200 serious injuries
  are caused by workplace fires
• 86 of all fires are preventable
• The majority of people killed or injured in fires
  are so as a result of smoke inhalation and not
  the fire itself
• Anyone caught in a smoke filled environment may
  have no longer than 2 minutes before losing
  consciousness
• People are still being killed or injured due to
  the wrong use of fire extinguishers
• 5 of all fires are caused through arson