FIRE SAFETY TRAINING MODULE
FOR MANAGEMENT STAFF
BY : SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
The Hospital has established and implemented a
program for the prevention, early detection,
suppression, abatement, and safe exit from the
facility in response to fires and non-fire
emergencies.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAM &
FIRE PREVENTION
• Fire Safety Management Program
• Good Housekeeping
• Do not use multi plug un less approved by the
electrical dept.
• Report any naked/taped loose wiring
connections
• Follow No Smoking Policy
EARLY DETECTION
Fire Detection and Response
Smoke Detector
Inspection, testing, and maintenance of elements of the
fire protection system
SUPPRESSION & ABATEMENT
Fire Compartment, Fire Rated Doors
Fire Extinguishers, Fire Blanket, Fire Hose
Fire Response Team
SAFE EXIT
Fire Evacuation Plan
Fire Response Team
Staff Awareness Session
Conduct Fire Drill
HOW TO EXTINGUISH FIRE
“Oxygen, Heat
and Fuel (Burning
Products) Are
needed for fire to
exist”
1- Starvation
2- Smothering
3- Cooling
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Removing Fuel
Removing Oxygen
Removing Heat
CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE
DCP FIRE EXTINGUISHER APPLICABLE
ON BELOW TYPES OF FIRE
SAFE USE OF DCP (POWDER+OXYGEN) FIRE
EXTINGUSHER ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:
•
•
•
•
(Type A)- Wood, Paper & Textiles.
(Type B)- Flammable Liquids.
(Type D)- Combustible Metal.
(Type K)- Oils & Fats.
CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER APPLICABLE
ON BELOW TYPE OF FIRE
SAFE USE OF CO2 (Carbon + Oxygen(2) = Carbondioxide)
- FIRE EXTINGUSHER ON THE FOLLOWING
EQUIPMENT:
• (Type C)- (Preferred on Energized
Electric Equipment
IN CASE OF FIRE FOLLOW RACE
Rescue
Alarm
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Contain
–
Extinguish –
Those who are in danger.
Fire Alarm and Dial 4444,
Inform them the exact
location.
Close doors and windows
when make sure no one is
inside the room/ward.
If safe to do so, otherwise
Evacuate To respective
Assembly Area mentioned
in evacuation map.
HOW TO OPERATE THE EXTINGUISHER
HOW TO USE A FIRE BLANKET
Suitable For Burning Clothing & Small Burning Liquid Fires
1. Pull tapes down until blanket is released.
Open blanket fully ensuring it protects your
hands.
2. For a Liquid/Substance fire. Turn off power
supply immediately. Place blanket gently
over flames to seal the fire from the air.
3. For a person in flames. Wrap the blanket
around him/her, to seal the fire from air but
avoiding the nose and mouth.
4. Immediately seek medical assistance
Not To Be Used On Live Electrical Equipment
Especially Where High Voltage Is Involved
HOW TO USE MCP (MANUAL CALL POINT)
• MCP enables the occupants of the building
to raise the alarm within the building.
• Activation of an MCP occurs when the glass
is broken.
• Press & apply reasonable force
on the dot indicated by arrows
& the glass will break to set the
alarm.
“CODE RED”
FOR FIRE EMERGENCY
“CODE GREEN”
FOR EVACUATION
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY CALL ON
EXT#. 4444
OR
ACTIVATE MCP &
FOLLOW RACE
EVACUATE PATIENTS BY USING SAFE
EVACUATION TECHNIQUES
FIRE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE IN SIH
Stretcher
SAMPLE EVACUATION MAP
• Follow the
evacuation
procedure
displayed on
the map.
• Human Image
showed on the
map is the
current
location you
are on “You
Are here”.
• Follow the
green Arrows
to evacuate
the building.
PURPOSE OF ASSEMBLY AREA
• Leave the building by nearest Safe &
available Exit.
• Do not use the lift, use the stair cases
instead.
• Report to assembly point soon.
• Do not return to the building until
authorized to do so.
• Report to the person in charge of assembly
point and follow his instructions.
LEVELS OF EVACUATION
1. LEVEL I – Moving from one room/area to
another within the same fire compartment.
2. LEVEL II – Moving from one compartment to
another compartment(Horizontal
Evacuation).
3. LEVEL III – Moving from one Floor to another
Floor downwards(Vertical Evacuation).
4. LEVEL IV – Evacuating outside the building to
assembly area.
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
ACCORDING TO LEVELS OF
EVACUATION
LEVEL I –
LEVEL II –
LEVEL III –
LEVEL IV –
Designated Team Leaders/Fire Wardens
Fire Supervisor/Manager (Safety & Security)
Manager Safety & Security/COO
COO(Morning)/Administrator(Evening/Night)
Nursing Manager is authorized for UTILITIES
(Electric/Gas/Water) & OXYGEN SHUTOFF in consultation with
Manager Security.
YOUR ROLE IN FIRE SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
Do’s
1. Keep clear all Exits/
1.
Walk ways all the time.
Be familiar with
2.
Locations of Safe &
Nearest Exits.
2. Report any incident/
fire, smoke smell, naked
wiring.
3. Make sure of No
Smoking Compliance is 3.
within the Hospital.
Dont’s
Don't park vehicles in front
of the emergency exit.
Use of Extensions, Multi
Plugging Sockets, Electric
Heaters, Blowers, without
basic precautionary
measures is strictly
prohibited.
SIH is “SMOKE FREE ZONE”
Contd..
YOUR ROLE IN FIRE SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
Do’s
4. Be familiar with Locations
of Fire Extinguisher.
5. Be familiar with Location
of Assembly Area.
6. Store items below 18”
inch from ceiling.
7. Conduct & participate in
training, drills and learn
how to use fire
extinguisher.
Dont’s
4. Do not take risks.
5. Do not stop to collect
personal belongings.
6. Do not use the lift, use the
stairways instead.
7. Do not return to the
building until authorized to
do so.
THANK YOU
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