Fire safety training dadaab:
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Notes to trainers on this powerpoint
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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?
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A bad fire can...
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Endanger life
Damage property and environment
Fire Definition -
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Fire is a chemical oxidation reaction. It
requires Fuel, Oxygen and Heat.
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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
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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?
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What causes fires?
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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
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Fire Prevention
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How can you prevent a fire?
Fire Prevention
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Fire Prevention
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Housekeeping
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Clean away waste
Careful with Flammable liquids and materials
Maintainance: no encroaching!
Training!
How can training contribute towards fire prevention?
Fire Preparedness
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How can we prepare for a fire?
Fire Preparedness
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Form fire committees
Conduct fire evacuation drills
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Planned drills
Unexpected drills
Discipline and Integrity
Fire Preparedness
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Managers and Marshals Safety Surveillance
Infrastructure
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Fire bell
fire points
fire stations
Communication - Telephones/radios/megaphones
Fire audits
Fire fighting
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How can we fight fire in refugee camps?
Fire fighting
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Check that you are safe.
Fight the fire if possible using:
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Water (cooling)
Sand (smothering)
Sticks / beaters, demolition / removal / elimination
(starving)
Fire extinguishers (classified)
Fire fighting
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Demolish nearby structures
In case of fire
Stop
Drop
roll
Istag halka aad jogto - Iskurid dhulka - Galaangalo si add udaamiso holaca
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Reporting documentation
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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.
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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
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THE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION & USAGE.
P.A.S.S:Pull safety pin;
Aim delivery horn at base of fire;
Squeeze operating lever; and
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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.
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In Summary...
A Fire Safety programme should:
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Minimize the risk of fire;
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Protect the means of escape;
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Limit the spread of fire;
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Protect lives, property and the living environment.
Test -1!
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What should you do to prevent fires?
Test -2!
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What should you do to prepare for fires?
Test - 3!
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What should you do if there is a fire?