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BASIC. FIRE SAFETY. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START. Oxygen (Air) Fuel (any material that will burn) Heat (sparks, matches, flames). Major Causes of Fires. Carelessness with smoking and matches Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords)

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BASIC

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  1. BASIC FIRE SAFETY

  2. FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO START • Oxygen (Air) • Fuel (any material that will burn) • Heat (sparks, matches, flames)

  3. Major Causes of Fires • Carelessness with smoking and matches • Misuse of electricity (overloading a circuit or overuse of extension cords) • Improper rubbish disposal • Improper storage of flammables (such as gasoline) • Arson

  4. EQUIPMENTFaulty equipment and the improper use of equipment are major causes of fire in health care facilities.

  5. EQUIPMENT Clean lint and grease from laundry and cooking equipment, ventilator hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular basis. Check for and report any cracked or split cords or plugs on the equipment used.

  6. EXTENSION CORDS • Avoid using extension cords whenever possible • Don not exceed specified amperage • Do not run extension cords across doorways or anywhere they can be stepped on • DO not plug one extension cord into another and never plug more than one extension cord into an outlet

  7. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Keep combustibles away from heat producing devices. Prevent sparks in patient areas where oxygen is used. Cap and store combustible liquids properly.

  8. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Keep maintenance and storage areas clean and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc. Keep halls and stairways clear. Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted and that emergency lighting is in working order.

  9. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY Never prop open emergency doors. Fire doors not only let people out, they keep fire from spreading. Smoking should never be allowed where oxygen is in use or stored.

  10. In the event of a fire, stay calm and RACE… • R-rescue any patient in immediate danger • A-pull the alarm and notify other employees of the location and type of fire • C-contain the fire by closing doors and windows • E-extinguish the fire or evacuate the area

  11. 3rd Floor Plan Emergency Fire Rules • Be prepared! Know your responsibilities. • Know when and how to evacuate. • Know where the fire alarms are located and how to activate them. • Keep fire extinguishers in plain view and readily accessible. Chapter 3

  12. Emergency Fire Rules (cont.) • Keep areas uncluttered. • Evacuate ambulatory clients first, then the wheel-chair bound, then the bed-bound. • If possible, never leave a client alone in a fire emergency. • Never use an elevator in a fire situation. • Never open windows. • Never open a door that feels hot. Chapter 3

  13. Types of Extinguishers • How to Use a Fire Extinguisher • When a Fire Emergency Occurs Chapter 3

  14. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS • Pressurized water extinguishers (Class A fires only) • Dry Chemical extinguishers (ABC or BC) • Carbon dioxide extinguishers (Class B and C) • Foam (or AFFF and FFFP) extinguishers • Class D extinguishers

  15. Table 3-1 Fire Extinguishers Application Class A (Water) B (Carbon dioxide) C (K bicarbonate) D ABC (Chemical) Common combustibles Flammable liquids Electrical Combustible metals (magnesium) All ABC fires Types of Extinguishers • 5 types are available, with ABC being the most common. Chapter 3

  16. Using a portable fire extinguisher: PASS • Keep your back to the exit and stand 10-20 feet away from the fire • P-Pull the pin • A-Aim low • S-Squeeze • S - Sweep side to side

  17. Things to Remember:

  18. When a Fire Emergency Occurs • Remember the key word RACE: • R = Rescue. • A = Alarm. Assign someone to pull the alarm. • C = Contain. Close the windows and doors. • E = Evacuate. Chapter 3

  19. How to Use a Fire Extinguisher • Remember the key word PASS: • P = Pull the pin. • A = Aim at the base of the fire. • S = Squeeze handle. • S = Sweep nozzle from side to side to displace oxygen away from the fire. Chapter 3

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