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FIRE WARDENTRAINING
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Fire Fire
Protection
Protection
INTRODUCTION

Tea & Coffee

Toilets
No Smoking
First Aid
 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
ATTENTION
PLEASE!
If continuous alarm sounds
leave the building by the nearest exit
Report to the tutor at the assembly point
 OBJECTIVES
In This Presentation, You Will Learn:-

The Law & regulations

Common causes of fire
The behaviour of fire
Fire prevention
Fire evacuation plan
Fire extinguishers
Fire safety hazards
The roles of a Fire Warden
The importance of a Fire Risk Assessment
 The Legal Position

The Fire and Rescue Services

(Northern Ireland) Order
2006
The Fire Safety Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2010
 EMPLOYERS

Employers are legally required

by Fire Safety Regulations (The
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
Order 2005) to provide
information, instruction and
training to employees about fire
precautions in the workplace
 FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE
In 2010-2011 there were 24 900 fires recorded in
buildings other than dwellings.
17 people died
1 200 injuries were sustained
3 500 fires in retail distribution
2 000 fires in restaurants, cafes, public houses, etc.
2 000 fires in industrial premises
1 200 fires in recreational and other cultural services
In 2004 the total cost of fires in England and Wales
was estimated at £7.03bn
UK Statistics show
that over 40% of
fires are caused by
arson
The remainder are
caused by
accidents
That is almost
60%
To help prevent accidental fires or explosions, you first need to
identify:
what substances, materials, processes etc have the potential
to cause such an event, ie substances that burn or can
explode and what might set them alight
the people who may be at risk/harmed
Once you have identified the risks, you should consider what
measures are needed to reduce or remove the risk of people
being harmed. This will include measures to prevent these
incidents happening in the first place, as well as precautions
that will protect people from harm if there is a fire or
explosion.
Ref HSE
Think about the risks of fire and explosions from the
substances you use or create in your business and consider
how you might remove or reduce the risks
Use supplier safety data sheets as a source of information
about which substances might be flammable
Consider reducing the amount of flammable/explosive
substances you store on site
Keep sources of ignition (eg naked flames, sparks) and
substances that burn (eg vapour, dusts) apart
Get rid of flammable/explosive substances safely
Review your risk assessment regularly
Maintain good housekeeping, eg avoid build-up of rubbish, dust
or grease that could start a fire or make one worse
Common causes of
fire are
Cooking
Appliances
Hot work such as
welding
Smoking
Faulty electrics
 FIRE INITIATION
For a fire to In a bit more detail,
start, fuel, oxygen a when fuel is heated
nd heat need to be in the presence of
present oxygen a chemical
reaction occurs and
To put a fire out, fire is created
one of these 3
components must
be removed.
 OXYGEN SOURCES
The main source of
oxygen for a fire is in
the air.
In the workplace this is
provided naturally
through doors, windows
and other openings and
also mechanically
through air conditioning
or air handling systems.
 FUEL SOURCES
ANYTHING THAT
BURNS
Flammable gases –
petroleum gas
Waste products – shredded
paper
Textiles
Plastic storage
Paper products
Stored goods – plastic and
rubber
Cardboard storage
 FUEL SOURCES

Smokers materials
Arson
Light fittings and
light equipment
Microwaves and
other heat sources
Static charge –
such as conveyor
belts
Naked flames
Frictional heat
6 CLASSIFICATIONS OF FIRES
Class A – involve solid materials (wood & paper)
Class B – Liquids
Class C – involve gases – petrol
Class D – involves metals – metal powders such as
magnesium
Class F – cooking oil/fats fires
Electrical – ignition source – feeds the fire until it is
removed
Electricity can be involved in any class of fire
CAUSES OF FIRES SPREADING
 CAUSES OF FIRES SPREADING
CONVECTION – occurs only in liquids and gases

Involves the movement of heated liquid from the source of heat

to the cooler areas allowing cooler molecules to replace them
before being heated and causing a circulation of convection
currents.

In a building fire, convection currents convey hot gases upwards

through stairwells and open lift shafts spreading the fire to the
upper levels
 CAUSES OF FIRES SPREADING
CONDUCTION can occur in solids, liquid and gases.

In a building fire heat energy can be conducted along unprotected

structured steelwork and plumbing pipe work, enabling fire spread
from area to area
CAUSES OF FIRES SPREADING

RADIATION

Travels in straight lines, will cast shadows,

and will be transmitted through some
materials and not others
 COMMON SENSE
Do not overload power sockets and
do not store flammable material
such as paper, cylinders etc. near
electrical outlets
Store Flammable liquids in their
original containers and locked away
in a safe area and kept well away
from sources of ignition.
 COMMON SENSE
Make sure fire doors are
ALWAYS kept shut
Ensure portable heaters
are used to the
manufacturers guidelines
and turned off when not in
use
Never leave a portable
heater on in an empty
room
 Putting the fire out
Removal of any part of the fire
triangle will extinguish the fire
Remove the fuel – There will be
nothing to burn
Remove the oxygen –The fire will
suffocate
Remove the heat source-The
ignition will stop
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

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 Know your fire extinguishers

Familiarise yourself with

the extinguisher and
how to use it before
there is a fire.
Most extinguishers
include a handle or
lever, a hose with a
horn or nozzle, a safety
pin and seal, a pressure
gauge, and the relevant
fluid, powder or gas
 Using a fire extinguisher
Check the safety pin is not bent or
the nozzle clogged or damaged and
remove the safety pin to break the
tamper seal

Pull the pin to unlock the

mechanism, Aim the hose at the
base of the fire, Squeeze the lever
slowly, Sweep the hose from side to
side
Stand so that your back is towards
the nearest exit or escape route –
never turn your back on a fire
Stand between 6 and 8 feet away
from the fire, moving closer as it is
gradually extinguished. Always aim
at the base of the fire
Using a fire blanket

Fire blankets are

made from flame
proof materials
usually glass wool
 Using a fire blanket

Fire blankets are used on

fires involving combustible
methods of cooking or in
instances where a persons
clothing has caught fire.
They should be applied
depending on what type of
fire they are being used on.
 Using a fire blanket

1. Remove the fire blanket by

pulling down sharply on the
tabs hanging from the bottom
of the package. ...
2. Protect your hands. ...
3. Place the blanket over
the fire. ...
4. Turn off any heat source, such
as a stove burner. ...
5. Leave the blanket in place for at
least 15 minutes. ...
6. Call the fire Service.
The important role that fire wardens play in ensuring your business
is prepared for a fire emergency should not be underestimated.
Along with your emergency plan, fire wardens are an important
risk control measure to ensure that your workplace is prepared
should an emergency situation, potentially a fire, occur
 The fire warden will have two roles

Duties Role
General of a In the
day to event of
fire
day role an
warden emergenc
y
Day to day role
Maintaining a high standard of
fire precautions
Carrying out routine fire drills
Check fire doors are in good order
with no defects
Check fire exits and corridors/routes
are free from obstructions
Check emergency lighting monthly
Check fire alarm checks weekly
Carry out staff fire inductions
Day to day Checking fire extinguishers are in
role “service” date, in their correct
place
Checking PAT testing (portable
appliance ) is up to date
Ensuring chemicals are stored
correctly
Ensuring combustible materials
are stored correctly
Ensuring a good standard of
housekeeping including smokers
areas
Work with the fire risk
assessments
 Role in the event of an
emergency
In an emergency situation, a Fire
Wardens role might include (only
where safe to do so):
Fighting fires / use of fire
extinguishers as per guidelines.
Raise the alarm & call the
emergency services.
Direct staff/visitors to emergency
exit routes.
Check all rooms where safe to do
so including toilets and places like
walk in cupboards are checked.
Assist disabled/vulnerable people
Role in the event of an
emergency Close all windows in rooms and
corridors.
Close all doors and fire doors.
Ensure any tools, equipment or
machinery has been isolated.
Participate in the roll call at the
muster point.
Report to the fire service on their
arrival.
Finding a fire
 Sound the alarm
Fight the fire only if you are competent to
do so
Evacuate as you have
been trained during fire drills
Inform the Fire Warden
 Finding a fire
Do not attempt to fight the fire if:-
The fire is bigger than a waste paper
basket
One extinguisher is not enough
Smoke is affecting your breathing
You cannot see the way out
Gas cylinders or chemicals are involved
Your efforts are not reducing the fire
 In the event of a fire
Leave the building immediately
Leave by the nearest exit
Walk quickly but do not run
DO NOT collect belongings
Report to the specified Muster Point
Do not return unless authorised to do so
 Fire
Evacuation
Plan
 Fire
Evacuation
Plan

A fire evacuation plan is a

must for business’s and
should be in the form of
a written document
which includes the action
to be taken by all staff in
the event of fire and the
arrangements for calling
the fire brigade.
Evacuation should be quick and safe
Smoke and fire spread very fast
 A Fire evacuation plan should include

The action employees should take if they discover a fire

How will people be warned in there is a

fire
How the evacuation of the building will be carried out

Identification of escape
routes

Fire fighting equipment

provided

Duties and identity of employees with specific responsibilities

in the event of fire
 Fire evacuation plan
Think about

How will people be warned if there is a fire

Examples

Alarm system
Manual?
Fire Alarm?
Fire bell?
Smoke alarms
 Fire evacuation plan
Think about
Arrangements for the safe evacuation of people identified as
being especially at risk, such as contractors, those with
disabilities, members of the public and visitors.

How will the Fire Service and any necessary emergency

services be called and who will be responsible for doing this

Procedures for liaising with the Fire Service on arrival and

notifying them of any specific risks, e.g. the location of highly
flammable materials.

Arrangements and training given to staff

 Fire evacuation plan
Think about
The action employees should take if they discover a fire

Examples
Alert the building by activating the alarm
Consider people who may have sight or hearing
impairment
Leave the building by the nearest exit
Consider people with mobility issues
Report to your muster point
DO NOT USE LIFTS/ESCALATORS
Always work with your organisations Fire Risk Assessment
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

In the workplace, the Regulatory

Reform (Fire Safety) Order
2005 requires the employer to
carry out a suitable and sufficient
fire risk assessment
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

When writing your fire evacuation

plan, you must consider factors
relating to your workplace and the
people in it.
One of the first steps to accomplish
this is carrying out a fire risk
assessment of your premises.
 WHAT SHOULD A FIRE RISK
ASSESSMENT DO?
Identify fire hazards
Reduce the risks of the hazards by
preventing what causes them
Create risk control procedures for the
workplace in case a fire does occur
Fire hazard – something that could cause a
fire
Fire Risk – The probability that a fire may
start
 5 STEPS FOR A FIRE RISK
ASSESSMENT

1. Identify fire hazards – ignition,

fuel and oxygen sources
2. Identify people at risk
3. Evaluate, remove, reduce and
protect from risk – maintain
equipment, reduce fire hazards
etc
 5 STEPS FOR A FIRE RISK
ASSESSMENT

4. Record, plan, instruct and

train – record an emergency
plan etc.
5. Review – most important
sector. Risk assessments
must be reviewed regularly to
ensure hazards haven’t
 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
FIRE PREVENTION
Reduce the likelihood of a fire by
controlling ignition, fuel and
oxygen sources – fire detection
and alarm
 FIRE PRECAUTIONS

FIRE PROTECTION

Active systems to extinguish

the fire and passive systems
to contain the fire – means of
escape
 FIRE PREVENTION
KEEPING THE THREE SIDES OF THE
TRIANGLE APART
OXYGEN IGNITION FUEL
Keep doors Do not permit smoking Effective stock control
and windows anywhere in the Efficient waste disposal
workplace
shut Good housekeeping
Provide suitable
Shut down equipment for the job Flame retardants
ventilation Hot process –
systems which competent people and
aren't essential permits to work
Electrical installation
must be installed and
meet regulation
standards.
 CONTAINING THE FIRE
COMPARTMENTATION
Fire resisting walls
Fire resisting floors
Fire resisting doors
Gives occupants time to escape
Fire resisting doors hold back smoke and fire
Allows escape routes to be useable
Prevents fire spreading from one place to another so quickly
 FIRE PROTECTION“THE BIG 3”

FIRE
ALARMS
FIRE
DETECTORS
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
 FIRE ALARMS

MANUAL SYSTEM AUTOMATIC

Can only be activated by SYSTEM
an individual Designed to give early
Usually warning when alarm is
a break glass raised
unit Has smoke and heat
detectors
 FIRE DETECTORS

Detect smoke, heat,

combustion gas, infrared
and ultraviolet radiation
WHO SHOULD CARRY OUT A
RISK ASSESSMENT

A COMPETENT PERSON
 A COMPETENT PERSON
Someone who:-
Has a good knowledge of the workplace and
its day to day activities and legislative
requirements.
Has the ability to make level headed
judgements
Has knowledge of the best practices needed
to eliminate or reduce identified risks
 A COMPETENT PERSON

Has skills to identify hazards and

persons affected
Evaluate the risks and recommend
effective risk control measures (may
need technical skills
A COMPETENT PERSON
Has a combination
of the following
Skill, Common
Sense, Experience,
Knowledge
Fire risk assessment example
A fire risk assessment can also come in the form of a questionnaire
 SUMMARY
You should now know:-
What are the Common causes of fire
What is The behaviour of fire
How to instigate Fire prevention
What Are Fire evacuation procedures
The Role & Responsibilities of the Fire Warden
 End of Presentation

We hope you enjoyed this presentation

Please take ten minutes to participate in
our quiz

Ref hse.gov.uk
 QUIZ
1. Name 2 things required for a fire to start
2. Name 3 sources of fuel that would be present in the
workplace
3. Name 1 cause of fire spreading
4. What are the 2 types of fire alarm
5. Name 3 types of Fire Protection
6. Who should carry out a risk assessment
7. What would be the main source of oxygen in the workplace
8. What is the name of the HSE Regulation for Fire Safety
9. Who’s responsibility is it to carry out a risk assessment?
10. How many roles does a fire warden have? What are they?
1. Oxygen,Fuel and Heat
ANSWERS
2. Flammable Gases – Petroleum - Gas - Waste products – Shredded
paper – Textiles – Plastic – Storage - Paper Products - Stored goods –
Rubber - Cardboard Storage
3. Combustion, Convention, Radiation
4. Manual and Automated
5. Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms, Fire Detectors
6. A Competent Person
7. Air
8. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
9. A competent person
10. 2. Day to day role & role in the event of an emergency
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