Fire safety training dadaab: Notes to trainers on this powerpoint – – 1 This powerpoint was developed within the framework of Kenyan regulations. Many of these are not applicable to Dadaab. Some of the content such as P.A.S.S will not be understood by non-English speakers. Trainers should bear this in mind when working with camp members, comittees and leaders in Dadaab. Introductory Fire Safety Training. Dadaab refugee camps kaahortaka qataar keeni karo tabka daadab kaadaayo (August 15-19, 2011, Kenya): Jethro Robin, Mife (UK). KFS-SFS 2011. What is fire? Dhaab muxu yaahey? 3 A bad fire can... 4 Endanger life Damage property and environment Fire Definition - 5 Fire is a chemical oxidation reaction. It requires Fuel, Oxygen and Heat. Dhaabka maxa keeni karo baraac kaac kemikalka oo aah sidha oksijiinka iyo baraac kaaca xawadhaa saree. A Fire requires: Oxygen (air) + Heat + Fuel + Chemical Reaction 6 waax yallaxa keeni karo ama sababi dhaabka maxa weeye? 1.Ooksijinka 2.baara kaac xawadha sidho iskuu dhaarka kemikalkaa,waxaa uu sabab unooqoon karta ass-aaska dhaabka. What causes fires? 7 What causes fires? 8 Natural - Volcano, lightning; Mechanical – friction (matchstick), Man made / intentional – Cigarettes/ Bombs, Chemical – gas Fire classification Examples A Wood paper, cloth Fire extinguishers B Gasoline, gas, solvents C Electrical D Metals K Cooking oils, fat 9 Fire Prevention 10 How can you prevent a fire? Fire Prevention 11 Fire Prevention Housekeeping – – 12 Clean away waste Careful with Flammable liquids and materials Maintainance: no encroaching! Training! How can training contribute towards fire prevention? Fire Preparedness 13 How can we prepare for a fire? Fire Preparedness Form fire committees Conduct fire evacuation drills – – 14 Planned drills Unexpected drills Discipline and Integrity Fire Preparedness Managers and Marshals Safety Surveillance Infrastructure – – – – 15 Fire bell fire points fire stations Communication - Telephones/radios/megaphones Fire audits Fire fighting 16 How can we fight fire in refugee camps? Fire fighting Check that you are safe. Fight the fire if possible using: – – – – 17 Water (cooling) Sand (smothering) Sticks / beaters, demolition / removal / elimination (starving) Fire extinguishers (classified) Fire fighting 18 Demolish nearby structures In case of fire Stop Drop roll Istag halka aad jogto - Iskurid dhulka - Galaangalo si add udaamiso holaca 19 Reporting documentation 20 How do reports help us in fire management? Fire Extinguishers. PARTS: 1. Handle; 2. Operating lever; 3. Operating Mechanism; 4. Discharge hose or horn; 5. Pick-up tube; 6. Pressurized cartridge; 7. Pressure Gauge; 8. Cylinder Casing; 9. Base. 21 Fire type Extinguisher type A - Wood paper, cloth Water, powder, foam B – gasoline, gas, solvents Powder, C02 C- electrical Powder, C02 D - metals Powder K - cooking oils, fat Fire blanket, C02 Fire extinguishers 22 THE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION & USAGE. P.A.S.S:Pull safety pin; Aim delivery horn at base of fire; Squeeze operating lever; and 23 Sweep across the fire covering ISTAACMAALKA DAAB DHAAMIISKAA. 1.Kaabixi biinka 2.Laafiirsaa ass-aaska daabka 3.Tuujii istaacmalka daab dhaamiiska iyo, 4.Kuu fiirdhii agaagaarka ama ass-aaska daabka IF YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THE FIRE ……. R.E.A.C.T:Remove persons danger Ensure personal safety Activate fire alarms Call CBSTs and fire officers TREAT all fires as Dangerous Always !!! Iis iilaalii maarka aad dhaamiineysiid daabka. 24 In Summary... A Fire Safety programme should: 1. 25 Minimize the risk of fire; 2. Protect the means of escape; 3. Limit the spread of fire; 4. Protect lives, property and the living environment. Test -1! 26 What should you do to prevent fires? Test -2! 27 What should you do to prepare for fires? Test - 3! 28 What should you do if there is a fire?