Armed with the necessary knowledge about how to handle a fire will help us minimize the loss of life and property. Tran Phu electric wires and cables will provide accurate information on the fire handling steps, while also taking precautions of prevention.
Handling steps when a fire occurs
Following is the 07 processing steps to easily understand:
Step 1: Stay calm when a fire is detected so you can identify these following details:
– The place where the fire occurred and judged the cause.
– If possible, quickly provide fire fighting solutions.
Step 2: Activate the emergency alarm
There are several ways we can alarm a fire:
– Press the alarm of the fire alarm system.
– Call upon to notify each other about the fire: you can shout, knock on the door of each house, each room to notify.
– Notification via loudspeaker.
Step 3: Shut off the entire burning area
– Cut off the circuit breaker as soon as possible.
– Disconnect automatic circuit breaker.
Note: Tools such as insulated gloves, cloth, electrical pliers, and so on must be used to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Step 4: Immediately call for 114
114 is the emergency number of the fire department. We need to connect and inform the situation to the department clearly so that they can timely work on remedies.
Step 5: Use the nearest fire extinguishing facilities to put out the fire
– Fire extinguishers of gas, liquid, or mini extinguishers, fire-resistant blankets.
– Water: do not use water to put out the fire if the inflammable items are oil, gasoline, or other types of materials that are lighter than water.
– If there is a fire hydrant and sprinkler nearby, quickly pull the nozzle and spray into the fire.
Step 6: Save people
If possible, save those in distress, those who are able to escape the fire. If not able, wait for the help of fire prevention fighter forces.
Step 7: Move goods, mobile assets, and flammable substances to a safe place, away from the fire area to avoid rampant fire and difficult to put out the fire.
How to prevent a fire from happening
"Prevention is better than avoiding" - understanding that the precautions will help limit the risk of fire, Tran Phu provides you these fire preventive measures:
– Install smoke alarms in many locations around the house: This device will detect fires in a timely manner, minimizing the risk of large fires.
– Be careful in the kitchen: More than half of the causes of fire and explosion come from the kitchen. Therefore special attention should be paid to using ovens and microwaves, especially to the children.
– Use of prestigious and quality electrical products and equipment: Ignition of poor quality electric wire is also one of the leading risks of fire. Therefore, the investment of electrical products, electrical equipment is essential and should be done.
– Turn off cigarettes properly, in the right place: Always pay attention to flush cigarette butts and dispose of them very carefully.
– Attention when using candles: There are many families who like to use scented candles for extra relaxing space, make sure they are placed in hard, stable bases and away from curtains or flammable items.
Being cautious, knowing how to handle efficiency when fire problems occur is the key to ensure safety for yourself and those around you.
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