1. PRE – OPENING FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY TRAINING

2. How Does a Fire Work? Three components
Need all three components to start a fire
Fire extinguishers remove one or more of the components
Oxygen is required as a catalyst – may come from the air OR from the fuel itself

3. Types of Fires Class A - Wood, paper,cloth, trash
Class B - Flammable liquids, oil, gas, grease
Class C - Electrical, energized electrical equipment
Class D - Combustible metals

4. Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class A Fires
Wood
Paper
Rags
Some rubber and plastic materials

5. Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class B Fires
Gasoline
Oil
Grease
Paint
Flammable Gases
Some rubber and plastic materials

6. Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class C Fires
Electrical Fires
Office Equipment
Motors
Switchgear
Heaters

7. Classification of Fires & Extinguishers
Class D Fires
Metals
Magnesium
Titanium
Sodium
Zirconium
Potassium
Lithium

8. NOT for Electrical Equipment fires
Multi-Class Ratings
There are several types of multi-class extinguishers: A-B, B-C, or A-B-C.
Be sure the correct extinguisher is provided for the hazards.
                                 
Class C requires the use of electrically nonconductive extinguishing media.
NOT for Electrical Equipment fires

9. Different Kinds of Extinguishers
The 4 most common fire extinguishers:
All Purpose Water
Carbon Dioxide
Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Dry Powder
Each kind of extinguisher has a specific use.

10. Water (APW) Fire Extinguishers
Large red fire extinguishers
APW stands for “Air-Pressurized Water.”
Filled with ordinary tap water and pressurized air, they are essentially large squirt guns.
APW’s are designed for Class A fires ONLY: Wood, paper, cloth.

11. Water extinguisher
Using water on a flammable liquid fire could cause the fire to spread.
Using water on an electrical fire increases the risk of electrocution.

12. Carbon Dioxide Use on CLASS B and CLASS C fires
Caution! Skin can freeze to the discharge horn during use.
No pressure gauge

13. Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical
Use on CLASS A, CLASS B, and CLASS C fires
Fine powder under pressure
Pressure gauge present

14. ABC extinguishers
An "ABC" extinguisher will have a label like this, indicating that it may be used on class A, B and C fires

15. Electricity
Heat source and fire hazard. An overloaded plug socket can overheat causing fire
Trailing cables can become damaged and cause a fire
Control: Inspect the cables and provide additional outlet sockets

16. Poor storage Poor storage: uncontrolled fire load and a fire hazard.
Build up of rubbish and packaging material.
Store room kept untidy and not regularly cleared out
Do not store flammable items in unprotected area

17. Smoking
Do not empty ashtrays in to a non metallic bin as there is a risk that the cigarette can be still lit and set light to other flammable material
Only smoke in designated area

18. Chemicals
Never mix chemicals and ensure they are stored away from any heat source
Ensure to have an extinguisher at proximity

20. P.A.S.S. Method Pull the pin
This will allow you to squeeze the handle in order to discharge the extinguisher

21. Aim at the base of the fire
P.A.S.S. Method
Aim at the base of the fire
Aiming at the middle will do no good.
The agent will pass through the flames.

22. This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent
P.A.S.S. Method
Squeeze the handle
This will release the pressurized extinguishing agent

23. P.A.S.S. Method Sweep side to side
Cover the entire area that is on fire. Continue until fire is extinguished. Keep an eye on the area for
re-lighting.

24. Remember !!! You are not expected to be firefighters!
Only certain employees are REQUIRED to use fire extinguishers.
You are NOT expected to use PFE unless you are designated as part of an emergency plan, are a lab or research worker, or are designated because of your involvement in construction and maintenance.
EMPLOYEES ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE FIREFIGHTERS!

25. Incipient Stage Fires
Fires in the initial or beginning stage and can be controlled or extinguished by portable fire extinguishers without the need for protective clothing or breathing apparatus.

26. Fighting the fire
Only fight the Fire if it is small and you have been trained to do so
It’s easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you remember the acronym PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep
Ensure that you are positioned between the fire and the escape route
If the fire is not out by the time the extinguisher is empty, leave closing all doors

27. When NOT to Fight a Fire! Only fight a fire in the incipient stage
Fire has spread beyond its point of origin
Your instincts tell you GET OUT
Remember to keep an exit to your back

28. There Is A What Do I Do? Fire
Upon discovering a fire, immediately sound the building fire alarm and/or alert other occupants. Only properly trained emergency response personnel should assist with the evacuation of mobility-impaired individuals.
From outside of the building dial 0 and inform the Operator immediately.
Provide your name, which building you are in, and the location of the fire.

29. If you are experiencing smoke
Crawl or stay as low to the ground as possible

30. Notification Methods
All buildings have notification system to warn occupants. This may include one or more of the following:
Voice – yell for help/fire/Code Red.
Public Address system (PA)
Alarm Pull Stations

31. Means of Egress
A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel from a building or structure.
Egress must be unobstructed and unlocked while the structure is occupied.
Stairwells should remain clear also – items should not be stored in these areas.
1 Exit access – the way to an exit
2 Exit – the exit itself, which may include a stair tower or other protected passageway
3 Exit discharge – way from the exit to a public way (street, sidewalk, etc.)
Egress comprises the vertical and horizontal ways of travel and includes intervening room spaces, doorways, hallways, corridors, passageways, balconies, ramps, stairs, enclosures, lobbies, escalators, horizontal exits, courts, and yards. Must not have to move things to get there!
No grandfathering of old buildings.

32. Exits
Exit access must be clearly indicated so building occupants know the direction of escape.
Artificial illumination must have backup.
This clear indication may include battery back up lighting for exit access.
Mirrors at coconut grove nightclub, curtains at theaters

33. Exits
All exits must be clearly visible – no mirrors, curtains, or other camouflage.
All exits must be clearly illuminated with at least 5 candlepower.
Doors which may be mistaken as exits must be clearly labeled as “Not an Exit”.
No furnishings or decorations can be highly flammable.
Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confuse the direction of exit.

34. Blocked Fire exits
Always ensure that the corridor to the exit is clear of obstruction
Always ensure that Fire exit door are not locked
Ensure Fire door operate properly

35. Fire Doors
Door stops, wedges and other unapproved hold-open devices are prohibited on fire doors
Swinging fire doors shall close from the full-open position and shall latch automatically
Fire doors should never be propped open with door stops, wedges, or any other device. These doors must be free to close in the event of a fire. The purpose of fire doors is to contain smoke and fire and prevent it from spreading throughout the building.
NO!!!

36. RACE Method of Evacuation
R Remove all persons in danger!
A Always pull the alarm and call ECU Police Department.
C Contain the fire by closing the windows and doors.
E Extinguish the fire only if you are trained and confident.

37. FIRE!
When you evacuate, do not stop for personal belongings. Leave immediately using the nearest exit. Do not use the elevators.
Evacuate to the designated meeting location for the building and out of the way of emergency personnel.

38. Always remember Break the glass point alarm and
When you discover a fire………….
Break the glass point alarm and
inform operator immediatly at extension 0

39. Front of the Car parking Of Tower 1
Emergency Procedures
Building Evacuation
Proceed to nearest exit in an orderly fashion
Assemble at least 100 feet from the building at your designated meeting location.
Provide security team with information about people still in the building
Never re-enter a building until instructed to by the fire department, or the concerned authority.
Our Assembly Point
Front of the Car parking Of Tower 1

40. BCSD Policy On Fire is to
EVACUATE
The Pre opening Fire Policy of Bavaria City Suites Doha is to evacuate the area where a fire occurs regardless of the amount or cost of equipment that may be lost.
“DO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDING FOR ANYTHING, NOT EVEN TO ATTEMPT A RESCUE”.

41. Do You Know??? Where is the nearest fire alarm station?
Where is the nearest fire extinguisher?
Where is the primary exit?
Where is the secondary exit?