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Basic Fire Safety (Introduction)

Fires require oxygen, fuel, and heat to start and can be caused by carelessness, misuse of electricity, improper storage of flammables, or arson. Equipment faults and improper equipment use are also major causes of fires in healthcare facilities. In the event of a fire, the recommended actions are to rescue any patients in danger, pull the alarm, contain the fire by closing doors and windows, and evacuate or extinguish the fire.

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Basic Fire Safety (Introduction)

Fires require oxygen, fuel, and heat to start and can be caused by carelessness, misuse of electricity, improper storage of flammables, or arson. Equipment faults and improper equipment use are also major causes of fires in healthcare facilities. In the event of a fire, the recommended actions are to rescue any patients in danger, pull the alarm, contain the fire by closing doors and windows, and evacuate or extinguish the fire.

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FIRES NEED 3 THINGS TO

START
• Oxygen (Air)
• Fuel (any
material that will
burn)
• Heat (sparks,
matches, flames)
Major Causes of Fires
• Carelessness with
smoking and matches
• Misuse of electricity
(overloading a circuit or
overuse of extension
cords)
• Improper rubbish disposal
• Improper storage of
flammables (such as
gasoline)
• Arson
EQUIPMENT

Faulty equipment and the improper use of


equipment are major causes of fire in
health care facilities.
EQUIPMENT

Clean lint and grease from laundry


and cooking equipment, ventilator
hoods, filters, and ducts on a regular
basis.

Check for and report any cracked or


split cords or plugs on the equipment
used.
EXTENSION CORDS
• Avoid using extension
cords whenever possible
• Don not exceed specified
amperage
• Do not run extension
cords across doorways or
anywhere they can be
stepped on
• DO not plug one
extension cord into
another and never plug
more than one extension
cord into an outlet
GENERAL FIRE SAFETY

Keep combustibles away from heat


producing devices.

Prevent sparks in patient areas where


oxygen is used.

Cap and store combustible liquids


properly.
GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Keep maintenance and storage areas clean
and free of trash, sawdust, oily rags, etc.

Keep halls and stairways clear.

Be sure that EXIT signs are always lighted


and that emergency lighting is in working
order.
GENERAL FIRE SAFETY
Never prop open emergency doors.
Fire doors not only let people out,
they keep fire from spreading.
In the event of a fire, stay calm
and RACE…
• R-rescue any patient in
immediate danger
• A-pull the alarm and
notify other employees of
the location and type of
fire
• C-contain the fire by
closing doors and
windows
• E-extinguish the fire or
evacuate the area
TYPES OF FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
• Pressurized water
extinguishers (Class A
fires only)
• Dry Chemical
extinguishers (ABC or BC)
• Carbon dioxide
extinguishers (Class B and
C)
• Foam (or AFFF and FFFP)
extinguishers
• Class D extinguishers
Using a portable fire
extinguisher: PASS
• Keep your back to
the exit and stand
10-20 feet away
from the fire
• P-Pull the pin
• A-Aim low
• S-Squeeze from
side to side

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