Friday, February 29, 2008

Principle of Survival Techniques in Fire

Even though you and I am not profession fire fighter, sometimes we need to control the fire but before jumping in to the fire, you should know the basic principle. You should know the basic principle. You should have the knowledge that the size of the fire i.e. height of danger that causes the fire. Yes, obviously I am talking about the theory on fire. Since you are not profession, then you should isolate yourself from the fire and then only you can go for action like calling the profession as soon as possible. You can support those professional but again before you should know the cause of fire, causes may be electrical, burning of solid materials like wood, cloth, Metals and plastic and let the professional work on it because they are always trained for such emergencies like regular training with different types of fire. They always prepare them self for fire emergencies. They have gained knowledge of escape routes, before they fight fires. They are always aware of dangers caused by fire. We, common people didn’t give a damn about the cause of fire inviting them for more and more destruction. But those professional gives a regular inspection and repair all those weak parts that may causes fire. They always try to maintain the fire detector, fire alarm for fire warnings. The use of fire extinguishing equipments like water, foam, CO2, dry powder extinguisher depending upon the type of fire. Now a day, portable extinguisher can also be used in every place where fire can take place anytime. Sands can also used for extinguishing fire on floor. Different types of Breathing Apparatus, its set and fireman’s out fit for preventing oneself form the fire.

So, one should know what should be done during fire emergencies. Each and every people should now to control fire. Fireman should know the fireman’s outfit like Breathing Apparatus set (BAS), Safety lamps (last for 3 hrs), fire proof life line for taking out the fireman from the fire place, fire axe for easy escape, non-conducting gloves and shoes, Rigid helmet and set of Protective clothing. Yes, fire-resistant and water proof as well. With all these equipment you can easily fight the fire, no matter how strong the fire is.

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