KARNATAKA FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
WELCOME
PROGRAMME ON FIRE SAFETY
MEASURES IN SCHOOLS
Presented By:YUNUS ALI KAUSER
Regional Fire Officer
Mysore Range,
Saraswathipuram
Mysore-570009.
FIRE SAFETY
JOINT EFFORT
AND
JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
FIRE / HEAT IS ESSENTIAL
FOR

SURVIVAL

COMFORT

DEVELOPMENT

PROSPERITY
“FIRE IS ADORABLE”
CONSEQUENCES OF FIRE
 LOSS OF LIFE
 LOSS OF PROPERTY
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TWO MOST PRECIOUS
THINGS OF
HUMAN BEING

UNEMPLOYMENT

LOSS OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS & RECORDS

LOSS OF SKILLED WORKERS

SHORTAGE OF COMMODITIES

PRICE INCREASE
INFLATION
 LOSS OF G.D.P.
NATIONAL LOSS
EVERYONE MUST KNOW
1
WHAT IS FIRE ?
2
METHODS OF EXTINCTION OF FIRE
3
CATEGORIES OF FIRE
4
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
5
COMMON CAUSES OF FIRE AND
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
6
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE ?
7
HOW TO CALL FIRE BRIGADE ?
8
WHAT TO DO WHEN FIRE BRIGADE ARRIVES ?
PREVENTION OF FIRE IS
ESSENTIAL.
FIRE SAFETY IS MUST.
1. WHAT IS FIRE?
FUEL + HEAT + OXYGEN
FIRE TRIANGLE
1(A).PRODUCTS OF FIRE & THEIR EFFECTS
Smoke
Poor Visibility
Asphyxiation, Death
Panic, Stampede, Death
Prevents Escape.
Fire Gases (CO, HCl, HCN, CO2 etc.)
Toxic and Explosive Gases
Explosions and Fire Spread
Abnormal Respiration
Asphyxiation
Panic, Stampede, Death
Heat
Radiation
Fire Spread
Prevents Escape
Burns and Scalds
Damage to Lungs & Respiratory System
Jumping to Escape, Injuries/Death
Flame
Fire Spread
Burns / Death
2.
METHODS OF EXTINCTION
A PROCESS OF ELIMINATION
STARVATION
Removal of FUEL from
burning substance
COOLING
FIRE
OXYGEN
Removal of HEAT from
burning substance
FIRE
FIRE
FIRE
SMOTHERING
OXYGEN
Cutting away supply of
OXYGEN to the burning
SMOTHERING
fuel or reducing the
percentage of oxygen.
3.CATEGORIES OF FIRE
CLASS
COMBUSTABLE MATERIAL
A
Paper, Wood, Cloth etc.
B
Oil, Paint, Chemical, Wax etc.
C
D
LPG, Acetylene, Hydrogen
Methane, Natural gas etc.
Magnesium, Sodium, Uranium,
Thorium etc.
4.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
WATER
WATER
(CO2 PRESSURE)
4.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
FOAM
FOAM
4.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER
ABC Powder
4.
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPE
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
Carbon Dioxide
(co2)
Categories of Fire &
Methods and Media Of Extinction
Material
Class
Method
Paper, wood,
cloth, etc.
A
Cooling &
Smothering
Media
FIRE
Water
Sand / water
ABC Powder
Categories of Fire &
Methods and Media Of Extinction
Material
Class
Method
Oils, paints,
solvents,wax, etc.
B
Smothering
Media
FIRE
Foam
CO2
Sand
Dry Chemical Powder
Categories of Fire &
Methods and Media Of Extinction
Material
Class
Method
L.P.G.,
Acetylene,
Natural gases, etc.
C
Starvation &
Smothering
Media
CO2
Dry Chemical Powder
Categories of Fire &
Methods and Media Of Extinction
Material
Class
Magnesium,
Sodium,uranium,
Thorium,etc.
D
Method
Smothering
Media
FIRE
Sand
Dry Chemical Powder
FIRE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS
The fire safety will start from the construction level. By
keeping all fire precautionary measures school building
should be construction. Because the school building comes
under group “B” in National Building Code. That is
educational buildings used for school, college and other
training institutions for day care purposes involving
assembly for instruction, education.
WHAT ARE THE CARE
TO BE TAKEN DURING
CONSTRUCTION

The abutting road should be wide enough.

Surrounding the building there should be enough
space (set back) for easy movement of fire
vehicles.

There should be two gates one for entry and
another for exit, preferably 6.00 mtrs.

The doors for the class room should open
outwards.
WHAT ARE THE CARE
TO BE TAKEN DURING
CONSTRUCTION

If there is corridor, it should be shown in the
arrow marks where is exit, if possible illuminated.

If floors were constructed width of the stair case
must be 1.5 mtrs. and two in numbers. One for
entry another for exit.

The open space (set back) around the building
should be free of obstacles.

The corridor also free of obstacles.

There should be sufficient water storage.
WHAT ARE THE CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN
DURING CONSTRUCTION

First aid fire extinguishers should be installed in
respective places.

Frequently mock drills or evacuation drills
conducted in order to prepare the students /
staffs to face the un towards incident such as fire
or building collapse, earthquakes etc.
REQUIREMENT
OF SET BACKS FOR
DIFFERENT BUILDING HEIGHTS
Sl. No.
Height of Building in
mtrs.
Side and Rear Open Spaces to be Left
Around Building in mtrs.
i)
10
3
ii)
15
5
iii)
18
6
iv)
21
7
v)
24
8
vi)
27
9
vii)
30
10
viii)
35
11
ix)
40
12
x)
45
13
xi)
50
14
xii)
55 and above
16
MOCK DRILL IN SCHOOL CONTAINS
FOLLOWING TEAMS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
School Fire Management Committee (SFMC)
Awareness Campaign Team
Fire Alarming Team
Evacuation Team
Search and Rescue Team
Fire Fighting Team
First Aid Team
Site Safety Team
Transport Management Team
Media Management Team
MOCK DRILL PROCEDURE IN THE
SCHOOL
School Management in forming the following
teams in the selected schools and briefing
them about their key roles and
responsibilities.
1. School Fire Management Committee (SFMC)
Composition of team:This Committee must include the Chairperson,
Principal /In-charge, Vice Principal, Head
Master/ress, Administrator, 2 teachers (1 male
and 1 female) and the Students representative Male and Female, 2 Parent-Teacher Association
Member, if any (1male & 1 female)
KEY ROLES:A.
Help the school in preparing SFMC.
B.
Co-ordinate with other teams for mock drills.
C.
Mobilize relief and external support in
emergency.
D.
Liaison with media and other Govt/NGOs for
disaster management.
2. Awareness Campaign Team
Composition of each team :The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the
strength of the school and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard.
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
Conduct awareness activities systematically in
schools.
Develop creative material and activities like
picture, poster, slogan, essays, pamphlets,
simple tips on do’s and dont’s etc.
Organize regular activity and exercise for all
staff/teachers and students.
3. Fire Alarming Team
Composition of each team :The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the
strength of the school and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard.
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
D.
Team to alert whole school for safe exit in case
of emergency.
Should regularly practice the warning science.
Should regularly monitor and update on
hazards which school can face.
Should maintain the school emergency
operation control room and contact with fire
services.
4. Evacuation Team
Composition of each team :The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the
strength of the school and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably
from NCC/Scouts & Guides)
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
Should be informed regarding all the exits in
the school and check up the exits roots clear of
any obstacles.
Evacuate all in an orderly manner and practice
the drill regularly.
Take roll call and report to SFMC and search
and rescue team.
5. Search and Rescue Team
Composition of each team :The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the
strength of the school and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably
from NCC/Scouts & Guides)
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
Should collect the details on the number of
students/staffs/teachers/employees present in
the school during drill/incident.
If any one missing team should quickly
facilitate in order to search and safety rescue by
physically, visually and vocally checking every
room and carrying the victim to the first aid
team.
6. Fire Fighting Team
Composition of each team :The team may include 5-6 teachers as per the
strength of the school and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably
from NCC/Scouts & Guides)
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
D.
Should use the existing fire fighting
system/extinguishers available in the school.
Should confirm existence of fire and control it if
possible.
Ensure that electric main switches are turned
off.
Control the fire till the arrival of fire service.
7. First Aid Team
Composition of each team :The team may include School/Govt. Doctor,
Nurse, 4 teachers and 2 senior students from
each section from 8th to 12th Standard (Preferably
from NCC/Scouts & Guides)
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
Should maintain first aid control room in the
school.
Should administer first aid and record all cases
and treatments during incident.
Refer near medical facility center/hospital.
8. Site Safety Team
Composition of each team :The team may include Senior Security Officer of
the school, 2 Peons, 2 teachers and 2 senior
students from each section from 8th to 12th
Standard (Preferably from NCC/Scouts &
Guides)
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
Lock all external gates and doors and secured
the entire building premises.
Allow only emergency support functionaries into
the building and facilitate them to reach the
spot.
Release the staffs/teachers and students
according to pre planned policy.
9. Transport Management Team
Composition of each team :The team may include Transportation/Vehicle
Co-ordinator of the School, the administrator, 2
teachers and 2 senior students from each section
from 8th to 12th Standard.
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
All the students/staffs and teachers should be
given emergency cards with identical numbers
for their buses/vehicles.
Assist SFMC in arranging communication
systems including buses, ambulances and other
vehicles to carry victims/injured to medical
centers.
10. Media Management Team
Composition of each team :The team may include Vice-Principal, Head
Master/ress or any Senior Staff of the School.
KEY ROLES :A.
B.
C.
Should always consult the SFMC before briefing
the media on any matter.
Always remember only one member from the
team would brief the media.
Should be in constant contact with local media
for promoting fire safety awareness in print as
well as electronic media time to time.
6. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
DO NOT RUN
DO NOT WASTE TIME FOR
COLLECTING VALUABLES
DO NOT PANIC
INFORM FIRE AND EMERGENCY
ABOUT FIRE
ALERT NEIGHBOURS
IF POSSIBLE, USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
DO NOT TAKE SHELTER IN TOILET
SHUT ALL THE DOORS BEHIND YOU
LIFT
DO NOT USE LIFT TO ESCAPE
MAKE EXIT TO GROUND LEVEL
INSTEAD OF TERRACE
USE NEAREST MEANS OF ESCAPE
AND THE STAIRECASE AVAILABLE
IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED
STAY CLOSE TO THE FLOOR LEVEL
IF TRAPPED OR STRANDED
COVER THE GAPS OF THE DOOR
BY BLANKET OR BY RUG OR ANY
OTHER PIECE OF CLOTH AVAILABLE
DO NOT JUMP OUT OF THE BUILDING.
SIGNAL OR SHOUT FOR HELP
IF CLOTHES ON FIRE
DO NOT RUN
STOP, DROP & ROLL ON THE GROUND AND
COVER WITH BLANKET
POUR WATER ON THE BODY
GIVE FIRST-AID AND SEND TO HOSPITAL
7. HOW TO CALL FIRE SERVICE
1. 101 or 0821-2540970 and
0821-2540116.
Control Room Duty officer
receives your call.
2. Give him detailed Address
nature of Incident and
Telephone No. from which
you are calling.
3. Keep down the receiver and
wait. Control Room will call
back to verify the call.
4. Wait for the Fire Engine,
co-operate with Firemen.
REMEMBER
101
FIRE SAFETY
JOINT EFFORT
AND
JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
“ WE SERVE TO SAVE ”