Fire Safety

Emergency/Fire Awareness & PreparednessGabe Munoz

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Some things to know..Exits Breaks (Every 40 minutes)RestroomsRefreshmentsInteractiveLets get paperwork out of the way

Who am I? Who am I?Brighton Fire Co #5 Firefighter (since 2000)Brighton Fire Co #5 Hazmat Div Team Leader (H-2)Erie County HAZMAT 3rd Asst Chief (9-3)Summit for 17 yearsChair Summits Emergency Prep Commtt

AgendaDefine Focus & properties of fire & its dangersUnderstanding human behaviorFire safety systems Fire safety practicesSpecial considerations

ObjectiveIncrease Awareness=Increase Your Time

Always remember this slideGet Out (Quickly) Stay Out!!

How aware are we?

1. Our Focus:Fire Dept. Service:Priority 1: Life Safety (Save life)Priority 2: Incident Stabilization (Fight fire)Priority 3: Property Conservation (Save property)Our Focus (minimal awareness)****Life Safety ONLYFor ourselves & our familiesVisit your Fire Company open House in Sept/Oct

Properties/Characteristics of FireUnpredictable!HOTDarkIndiscriminate consumes everythingGrows exponentially/out of control quicklyToxic and very hot gases Different fire stages Ignition, Flashover,& Backdrafts

Properties of aFire Triangle

Take one element away you physically can t have a fire

Case Study #12 minute (partial) video structure fireRhode Island Night Club: The StationGreat White Feb, 2003.

Viewer Discretion is Advised.

Station Night Club Fire - 2003

Station Night Club Fire 2003So What Happened?Soundproofing foam (building code violation) caught fire from the bands pyrotechnics devices100 people died 1/3 where trampled The following video recreated from NIST illustrated what happened inside ..

Why didnt some people survive? Lack of fire emergency awarenessFire impingement- fire touches usHeat Radiation heat touches usAsphyxiation interferes with oxygenation (toxic gases)Suffocation lack of oxygenAirway reflex (closes breathing hot gases) Attempts of egress (escape)

Station Night Club Fire - 2003

Station Night Club Fire - 2003

Case Study 2 No water for fire??

Case Study 2 No water for fire??Safely Cover Fire?Salt Baking SodaFire Extinguisher

Always remember this slideGet Out (Quickly) Stay Out!!

2. Behavior During a FireIts natural to panic Dont (a LOT easier said then done)Begin to lose ability to (logically) thinkWalk away syndrome Dont see it, so fire doesnt exist

3.Fire Safety Engineering PracticesSprinklers (residential, new or aftr mrkt)Smoke Detectors (Demo)There are two kindsReplace if older than 10 years Replace (new) battery EVERY yearTest monthly (sound familiarization)Eliminate desensitization (constantly goes off because of shower steam/cooking)

Fire Safety Engineering PracticesSmoke Detectors (Demo)Integrated home security system Interconnected detectors (wireless)Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Case Study #3 How fast is fast???

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4. Fire Safety PracticesKnowledge/ID of potential hazards:Electrical hazardsFuel loading (hoarding)Candles/open flame devices (#2 cause of fire)CookingHalogen lightingLive Christmas trees and vegetationImpact of individual behaviors on the safety of othersSmoking (#1 cause of fires)

Fire Safety PracticesYour Childs SafeguardsDo they conflict with rescue/self rescue efforts?Stop Drop and Roll Cover your face Dont run Fire DrillsWorkHome: EDITH Exit Drills In The Home*Hoarding throw it away.

Fire Safety PracticesCooking Safety Fire Ex placement Lids to cover Laundry: Washers & DryersUse only when home

Fire ExtinguishersThe time to learn to use one is NOT during an emergencyUse only:If escaping exit is blocked by fireClothing is on fireIncipient Fire (Gabes rule your size - 10 secs)Rated for ABCD & K fires, so..

Fire Extinguishers

28The class of extinguisher should be on the extinguisher shell. The picture-symbol labeling system now in use is designed to make the operation of fire extinguishers more effective and safe to use through the use of less confusing pictorial labels. The system also emphasizes when not to use an extinguisher on certain types of fires.Because of recent information outlining the difficulties inherent in the extinguishment of fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats), a new classification (Class K) has been established. This classification is not listed in OSHA standards. NFPA 10 specifies that listed and labeled Class K fire extinguishers are to be provided in these cases.

Class A Class B Class C Class K

Fire Safety PracticesVideo

Fire ExtinguishersPull the pinAim the extinguisherSqueeze the triggerSweep extinguisher from side to side

Never EVER turn your back on a fire put out with an extinguisher-it may spontaneously flare up

While it may be difficult to teach an individual with disabilities about the dangerous nature of fire, it may be possible to teach him or her about how to behave when it comes to fire safety.

Specifics for Home - FETUnderstand your fire riskPhysical/mental challenges do not mean you are unable to take the important steps to keep you and your family safe from fire.Build your fire prevention plans around your abilities.Know your safeguards

Specifics for Home - FETInstall and maintain smoke alarmsSmoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.Smoke alarms with a strobe light outside the home to catch the attention of neighbors, and emergency call systems for summoning help, are also available.Ask the manager of your building, or a friend or relative, to install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home.Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year. If you can't reach the test button on your smoke alarm, ask someone to test it for you.

Specifics for Home - FETLive near an exitAlthough you have the legal right to live where you choose, you'll be safest on the ground floor if you live in an apartment building.If you live in a multistory home, arrange to sleep on the first floor.Being on the ground floor and near an exit will make your escape easier.

Specifics for Home - FETPlan your escape (EDITH handouts)Plan your escape around your capabilities.Know at least two exits from every room.If you use a walker or wheelchair, check all exits to be sure you can get through the doorways.Make any necessary changes, such as installing exit ramps and widening doorways, to make an emergency escape easier.

Emergency Evacuation PlanCant Evacuate?? Get to an outside facing room (window)Close doorPlace clothes/towel - door bottom and thresholdCall 911 and tell dispatch your location in home keep line open!!Open window Stay downNotify first arriving emergency vehicle youre trapped (yell out window-hang sheet)

Specifics for Home - FETDon't isolate yourselfSpeak to your family members, building manager or neighbors about your fire safety plan and practice it with them.Contact your local fire department's nonemergency line and explain your needs. They can suggest escape plan ideas and may perform a home fire safety inspection if you ask.Ask emergency providers to keep your needs information on file.Keep a phone near your bed and be ready to call 911 or your local emergency number if a fire occurs.

Concluding - ReviewDefine Focus & properties of fire & its dangersUnderstanding human behaviorFire safety systems Fire safety practicesSpecial considerations

Our Focus:Increase Awareness=Increase your time

Remember this slideGet Out Stay Out!!

Any Questions?

Referenceshttp://www.nfpa.orghttp://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/escape-planninghttp://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/populations/people-with-disabilities/educational-materials

Referenceshttps://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/evacuation/portable_about.htmlhttp://fire.nist.com