With the recent series of fire breakouts in Australia, practicing Fire Prevention and Safety is a pressing concern in household and retail environments. Thousands of avoidable fires were recorded last year which resulted in loss of lives and serious damage to property costing millions of dollars. This stresses the danger of fire outbreaks and catastrophes they carry.
Fire safety should be a primary concern at home and all business establishments. Since the majority of fire outbreaks are caused by preventable circumstances, here are fire safety tips from FCF Fire & Electrical on what to do before, during, and after a fire.
Fire preventive measures
- Have appropriate and sufficient smoke sensors installed throughout the establishment.
- Keep emergency numbers accessible.
- Prepare a fire escape plan and emergency exit diagram.
- Fire exit plans and strategies should be practiced regularly.
- Decide on an insurance company for financial assistance and risk management plans.
- Use certified appliances and machines only.
- Keep matches/lighters in a safe place and out of children's reach.
- Do not overload electrical outlets.
- Use surge-protected multi-outlet power strips and extension cords.
- Install an electrical safety switch or circuit.
- Install fire alarms.
- Keep fire extinguishers and blankets accessible and near the emergency exit.
What to do during a fire
- Do not panic.
- Deal with the fire alarm urgently and exit the establishment immediately.
- Inform the nearest fire station immediately.
- Avoid getting burnt by feeling the heat of fire doors before opening them.
- Fall and crawl to reduce smoke inhalation when escaping the dense smoke in the air.
- If unable to exit the room, remain calm and keep the door closed; conserve the energy while waiting to be rescued. Use bright cloth from the window to signal rescuers of the location.
- Keep track of colleagues/neighbors and alert rescue personnel if they are missing.
- Avoid collecting personal items.
- Do not use an elevator during an emergency; walk or run through the stairs.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A FIRE
- Report the fire outbreak and inform the safety and assistance required once in a safe place.
- Wait for further instructions from the fire emergency department and stay safe in the evacuation area.
- Don't hinder the evacuation and fire exhaustion process.
Emergency response plans
Visit FCF for assistance on evacuation diagrams, fire equipment servicing, and emergency response plans. Its rigorously tested products are warranted for their reliability and are available at competitive prices, which is a good bargain, considering the crucial job they do to protect households, customers, and employees.
FCF also offers a range of fire protection equipment like commercial fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, fire detection systems, fire extinguishers, online fire safety training courses, hydrant testing, RCD testing, electrical works, and many more.
