How will you respond during fire emergency?

How will you respond during fire emergency?

Direct everyone to evacuate the building. Do not wait for other people around you to evacuate. Take responsibility for your own safety. Exit through the nearest safe stairwell that leads directly outside. Do not use open stairs.

How do you respond to a fire?

Contain the fire and the smoke by closing all doors leading into and surrounding the fire area. Do not lock them. Extinguish the fire if safe to do so. If the fire cannot be extinguished safely, evacuate the area horizontally to the next safest smoke compartment.

How long should it take to do a fire drill?

The duration of most fire drills is between five and 15 minutes. Drill times can vary from building to building, depending on many factors, such as speed of evacuation, building size and fire alarm system resetting.

Where do you evacuate to during a fire?

Shelter in a House or Building A building should be your first choice for shelter if evacuation is not possible. Close all doors and windows and leave them unlocked. Keep car keys, cell phone, ID, and flashlight with you.

How do you prepare for a fire drill?

Steps To Conduct A Fire Drill At Work

1. Prepare An Evacuation Plan. Before you can conduct your fire drill, you need to sit down and create an evacuation plan.
2. Train Your Employees.
3. Communicate The Drill In Advance.
4. Rehearse The Drill.
5. Rally Point.
6. Place Observers.

Do you close doors during a fire drill?

A closed door can limit the oxygen to a fire; since the oxygen consumed by a fire is directly proportional to the energy it produces, the closed door will slow the fire growth. Since we have seen that fires are burning and spreading faster, anything we can do to slow them down will benefit us and THEM.

Why you should sleep with your door closed fire?

Studies have shown that more than half of people sleep with their bedroom door open. You should always close your door when you go to bed. A closed bedroom door can slow the spread of flames, decrease temperatures, reduce smoke inhalation, and improve oxygen levels in the room.

Why are fire doors kept shut?

Fire doors must be closed during a fire to compartmentalize the building and prevent the spread of smoke and flames. The intent is to protect the means of egress and allow building occupants time to evacuate safely.

Can fire exits be left open?

A fire exit door on the other hand, is an external door; it can be left open and does not have to be fire resistant. Fire exit doors can also be opened from the outside, if for example a panic bar with a key lock override is fitted. Fire exits must never be obstructed and have to be clearly marked and well lit.

What happens if you leave a fire door open?

Wedging open doors can, and has, caused a chimney effect, which causes fire to spread rapidly, destroying entire buildings. Wedging or propping open a fire door can prove devastating as it allows fire to spread unchecked, putting lives and buildings at risk.

Is it illegal to wedge a fire door open?

If you have chosen to wedge a fire door open, the door will be prevented from closing in the event of a fire. Although the act of wedging a fire door open isn’t illegal, the consequences of what could happen in the event of a fire could lead to significant fines and potential imprisonment for manslaughter.

What type of fire can a fire blanket be used on?

Class A & B fires

How should a fire blanket be used?

How to use Fire Blankets

1. Turn of the heat source if it is safe to do so (Do not attempt to move the pan)
2. Pull the tapes to release the blanket from its container.
3. Hold the blanket in a shield position and if possible wrap the blanket around your hands for protection.
4. Place the blanket gently over the pan/container to smother the fire.