Fire Safety & Prevention

Fire Safety & Prevention
Presented by :- Isuru Abhiman (00155159)

Pamod Thisara (00150397)
From DIE 117
Presentation Objectives
 To educate participants on how to

avoid fires and fire related injuries.
 To create awareness of fire deaths
and injuries and their common causes.
 To inform participants of their
personal responsibility toward fire
safety and injury prevention.
What is FIRE?
 FIRE is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic

chemical process of burning, releasing heat, light and
various reaction products.
Types of FIRE
 Class A
 Class B
 Class C
 Class D
 Class E
Class A
 Fires involving solid materials such as wood, paper or
textiles.
 Extinguishing medium – water.
Class B
 Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel or
oils.
 Extinguishing medium – Foam, Co2 , DCP(dry chemical
portable extinguisher).
Class C
 Fires involving gases such as Methene (CH4),

Propene(C3H6),LPG (Liquified petroleum gas).
 Extinguishing medium – DCP, CO2,water.
Class D
 Fires involving metals such as Aluminum, Magnesium,

Copper etc.
 Extinguishing medium – DCP, sand, Dry soil, Lime Stone,
Ash.
 Warning : Do not use water in this type of fire.
Class E
 Fires involving live electrical apparatus.(Technically

‘class E’ doesn't exists however this is used for
convenience here).
Fire Extinguishing Methods
1) COOLING : Extinguishing fir by Water.

2) SMOTHERING : Extinguishing fire by Foam.
3) STARAVATION : Extinguishing fire by removing burning
components.
Types Of Fire Extinguisher
 Depends on fire extinguish

1) Water type.
2) Foam type.
3) Gas type.
4) Powder type.
Operating System
Important Safety Elements
 Alarms (Smoke, Carbon Monoxide)
 Fire extinguishers.
 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Cooking Fires
 Keep flammable items away from heat sources (Curtains,

potholders, towels, clothing).
 Clean your stovetop frequently to avoid grease build

up.
 Keep flammable cleaners away

from heat sources.
Grease Fires
 Always have the matching lid nearby!

 If you have a small grease fire you can smother it with the
lid.
 Never put water on a Grease fire!
Smoking Related Fires
 Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.

 Tips to avoid smoking related fires:
 Discard smoking materials in a fire safe container.
 Use a proper, heavy ashtray which
won’t tip easily.
 Don’t improvise!
 Don’t smoke in bed.
Electrical Safety
 Do not overload electrical sockets.

 Do not run cords under rugs or furniture (They can become
worn, overheat, and cause a fire).
 Avoid putting cords against walls or across doorways.
 Use power strips equipped with overload protection.
 Make sure all power strips and extension cords are tested
and approved.
Escape Routes
 Know your escape routes and practice them.

 When the smoke alarm sounds, you may only have seconds
or minutes to escape safely.
 Have a meeting place for everyone to gather outside.
 Plan two ways out, in case one way is filled with smoke or
fire.
What Can We Do On a Real Fire
 If on fire;
 Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll.
 Smother the flames with a blanket.
 Move away from heat source.
First Aid For Burn Injuries
 For all burns apply cold running (tap) water for at least
20 minutes.
 If running water not available, wet 2 cloths and alternate
them onto the burn every 2 minutes.
 Keep the rese of the body warm.
 Do NOT use ice, butter and creams.
If You Have a Fire…
 Leave, close the door, and call 1-1-9 from outside.

 Report ALL fires to the fire department, even if you think
you put them out!
 Don’t ignore alarms! (Even if your building has frequent
alarms, you need to leave when they go off).
 Once you’re out, STAY OUT! (Don’t go back inside for
possessions or pets)
 You never know when it could be a real fire.
Summary
 There are many ways to reduce your risk of fire.

 Stay focused when you’re cooking.
 Don’t overload electrical sockets or misuse extension cords.
 If you must smoke, be responsible for your smoking
materials.
 Have a fire safety plan and practice it!
 Have working smoke and alarms.
 Be responsible.
Survey
 What is fire?
 What are the 5 types of fire classes?
 What are the 3 types of Fire Extinguishing Methods?
 Name 2 important Safety Elements to evacuate fire?
 What are the 4 types Of Fire Extinguisher?

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Fire Safety & Prevention

Presented by :- Isuru Abhiman (00155159)

 To educate participants on how to

 FIRE is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic

 Fires involving gases such as Methene (CH4),

 Fires involving metals such as Aluminum, Magnesium,

 Fires involving live electrical apparatus.(Technically

1) COOLING : Extinguishing fir by Water.

 Depends on fire extinguish

 Alarms (Smoke, Carbon Monoxide)

 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.

 Keep flammable items away from heat sources (Curtains,

 Clean your stovetop frequently to avoid grease build

 Keep flammable cleaners away

 Always have the matching lid nearby!

 Smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths.

 Do not overload electrical sockets.

 Know your escape routes and practice them.

 Leave, close the door, and call 1-1-9 from outside.

 There are many ways to reduce your risk of fire.

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