Fire Safety Training: The Loss Prevention Unit of The Office of Risk Management

FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
THE LOSS PREVENTION UNIT

OF THE
OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT
COURSE OUTLINE
I. FIRE SCIENCE
II. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
III. EVACUATION PLAN
IV. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
V. OTHER FEATURES OF FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE SCIENCE
FIRE SCIENCE
What elements are needed

to start a fire?
FIRE SCIENCE
The Fire HEAT
Tetrahedron CHEMICAL
CHAIN
REACTION
FUEL
OXYGEN
FIRE SCIENCE
FUEL CAN BE
 LIQUID: Grease, Oil, Fuel;

 SOLID: Wood, Paper, Metal;
 GAS: Natural Gas, Propane,
Acetylene.
CLASS “A” FIRES - Ordinary combustibles such as
wood, paper, cloth.
CLASS “B” FIRES - Flammable liquids such as oil, grease
CLASS “C” FIRES - Energized electrical equipment
CLASS “D” FIRES - Flammable Metals
FIRE SCIENCE
What is smoke?
FIRE SCIENCE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE
MATERIAL?
Combustible material has a flashpoint of 100 F
or above
Flammable material has a flashpoint below
100 F [Ref. NFPA 96]
FIRE SCIENCE
FIRE SCIENCE
REGARDING FIREFIGHTING,
MSDSs TELL YOU IMPORTANT
FACTS ABOUT THE CHEMICALS OR
PRODUCTS YOU STORE!
FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS
YOUR ORM
LOSS PREVENTION OFFICER
IS AVAILABLE TO
ASSIST
FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS
SOME HAZARDS TO LOOK FOR

IN YOUR WORKPLACE
EXAMPLES
• Locked or blocked • Exit Signs Blocked
exits (common exits/isles/hallways
hazard)
• Fire extinguisher
• Trash or debris hazards
Electrical hazards
Cooking hazards • Emergency lighting
Chemical, Gas hazards
Cylinders/ System, • Emergency stairway
and Labs doors blocked or
• Smoking Areas propped open
FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS
FIRE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS
REMEMBER
The best way to fight fire is to prevent it

FIRE EVACUATION PLAN
EVACUATION PLAN
COMPONENTS OF AN EVACUATION
PLAN
• Emergency Control Committee - develops plan

• Emergency Crews - administer plan
• Escape routes - primary & secondary
• Maps - posted indicating escape routes, first aid
kits and extinguishers
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
FOLLOW YOUR AGENCY’S FIRE

EVACUATION PLAN
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SHOULD

BECOME TRAPPED IN A BUILDING
• Don’t panic
• Try to find a secondary exit
• Feel doors for heat with your hand
• If the door is hot, don’t open it!
• If you can’t find another exit, stay where you are
• Seal doors and vents to prevent smoke penetration.

• If possible call “911” and report your exact location.
• Stay low to avoid smoke and heat.
EVACUATION PLAN
The plan should be reviewed and,

if possible, approved by
• Fire officials (either State or Local officials)

• Office of State Buildings.
EVACUATION PLAN
FIRE DRILLS…
…are conducted at least once
each year, but some agencies
may require them more
frequently.
EVACUATION PLAN
FIRE DRILLS… cont.
Remember to DOCUMENT:
• Date & time
• Employees & visitors present
• Outside meeting location
• Headcount
• Time of entire drill
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
KNOW WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

ARE LOCATED IN YOUR
WORKPLACE
LEARN HOW TO USE THEM

FFECTIVELY
NEVER LEAVE AN EXTINGUISHED

FIRE UNATTENDED
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
INSPECTIONS
• The National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) defines an inspection as a “quick
check” that the extinguisher is available and
will function
 NFPA requires extinguishers be inspected

monthly, or more frequently if circumstances
require it
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
WHO CAN INSPECT A FIRE

EXTINGUISHER
Anyone.
NFPA says “minimal knowledge
required”
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
INSPECTION PROCEDURES
•Extinguisher located in designated

place?
•Obstructions to access or visibility?
•Operating Instructions on nameplate
legible & facing outward?
•Seals & tamper indicators in place &
intact?
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• Determine fullness by weight or by
“hefting.” Invert & shake it will help
ensure “caking” or hardening of powder
has not occurred.
• Visually examine for obvious
physical damage, corrosion, leakage,
or a clogged nozzle.
• Check to see if the pressure gauge is
in operable range.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
INSPECTION TAG:
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MAINTENANCE
NFPA defines maintenance as

a “thorough check” of the
extinguisher.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTOR

CONTRACTOR
In Louisiana, must be licensed &
certified by the Office of the State Fire
Marshal (OSFM) to perform such work.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
HOW OFTEN SHOULD

MAINTENANCE BE PERFORMED
The NFPA says that maintenance should

be performed at least annually
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MAINTENANCE RECORDKEEPING
NFPA requires that a tag be attached to the

extinguisher indicating:
1. The month & year the maintenance was
performed, and
2. Identification of the person & the company
performing the work.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
MAINTENANCE TAGS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Extinguisher Rating System
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
TYPES OF EXTINGUISHERS:
Carbon Dioxide
(CO2)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Stored pressure dry

powder (ABC)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Clean agent type

extinguishers (Halon)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
SIZES:
Minimum size is 2A:10BC. The number indicates the number of

square feet & the letter indicates the type of fire.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER
Ensure that each area has the

proper type fire extinguisher!
OTHER FEATURES OF FIRE
PROTECTION
SPRINKLERS
TYPES OF CONTROL VALVES
PROTECTION
ALARMS
PROTECTION
DETECTORS & STOBES

PROTECTION
FIRE DOORS
PROTECTION
SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
THE END!
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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FIRE SAFETY TRAINING

THE LOSS PREVENTION UNIT

What elements are needed

The Fire HEAT

 LIQUID: Grease, Oil, Fuel;

SOME HAZARDS TO LOOK FOR

The best way to fight fire is to prevent it

• Emergency Control Committee - develops plan

FOLLOW YOUR AGENCY’S FIRE

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SHOULD

• Seal doors and vents to prevent smoke penetration.

The plan should be reviewed and,

• Fire officials (either State or Local officials)

KNOW WHERE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

LEARN HOW TO USE THEM

NEVER LEAVE AN EXTINGUISHED

 NFPA requires extinguishers be inspected

WHO CAN INSPECT A FIRE

•Extinguisher located in designated

NFPA defines maintenance as

FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTOR

HOW OFTEN SHOULD

The NFPA says that maintenance should

NFPA requires that a tag be attached to the

Stored pressure dry

Clean agent type

Minimum size is 2A:10BC. The number indicates the number of

Ensure that each area has the

DETECTORS & STOBES

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

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