FIRE

LOSS
CONTROL
Who is the key man in an effective Fire
Loss Control Program? Why?

Answer: The Front Line Supervisor

Because of :
▪ His knowledged of the materials manufactured, used
of stored within the building, or hazards that may
be created by daily operation
Who is the key man in an effective Fire Loss
Control Program? Why?
▪ His Control over other variables such likes:
- Fuel available for the fire.
- Accessibility to the area of the fire
- The types of fires.

▪ His full familiarity with all operations and he has the daily
and hourly knowledge of plant condition.

▪ He has almost immediate awareness of the new or a

typical procedures or operation.
 What is the Prime Objective of a Fire Loss
Control Program?
Answer: Fire Prevention.
Don’t let fires get started!

Principles of Fire Loss Control:

▪ Recognized the fire hazard thru inspection.
▪ Evaluate the potential fire hazards.
▪ Prevent, Protect and Control
 Basic Elements of a Modern Fire Loss
Control Program

1. RECOGNITION – Inspection/Audit

2. EVALUATION – Classification/Risk Hazard

3. CONTROL – Plan/Procedures
Engineering/Education/Enforcement Correction.
 How to implement the Fire Loss Control
Program:
1. To set priorities for your action.

2. To establish target dates for correction of each items

and follow-up on them.

3. Spread the word.

4. Let everyone knows what you are doing.

5. Let them know exactly what they can do to contribute

to the effort and let them know what their efforts have
accomplishment.
 What to look for:
 Brooms, pipes and other debris stacked around or
against circuit breakers.

 Containers of paint or solvent left unsealed and/or next

to heat sources.

 Collectors of flammable debris (such as rags, papers,

boxes and wood) that could become ignited or supply
fuel to a fire starting from some other source.

 Loose, frayed or temporary wiring that could serve as an

ignition point for fire.
 What to look for:
 Non-vapor-proof lightning or exposed wiring in areas
where flammable vapors could accumulate and ignite.

 Fire extinguishers that are inoperable or cannot be

reached because of materials blocking access.

 Unmarked and/or blocked fire exits or means of escape

from an area in event of a fire.

 Exit Doors that open inward, so that passage from the

area is more difficult – or even impossible if groups of
employees converge upon them in panic during a fire.
 What to look for:
 Combustible Materials stored near flame – or spark-
producing operations (such as grinding, gas cutting or
welding).

 Fuel and oxygen lines that are unmarked or improperly

identified, allowing them to be mistaken for water or air
lines.

 Absence of “No Smoking” signs in areas where

flammable liquids, vapors, gases or other highly-
combustible materials are stored or used. Use of spark-
producing tools or equipment in such areas.
 What to look for:
 Inadequate ventilation in areas where painting, solvent
cleaning, or other operations are performed that
produce flammable vapors or gases.

 Fire extinguishers that are located in areas where they

are not readily visible.

 Fire extinguishers that are not appropriate to the type of

fire hazard in the area.
 What to look for:
 Fittings that could allow pneumatic tools to be
inadvertently connected to fuel or oxygen lines.

 Flammable Liquids in unmarked or improperly –

identified containers.
 Specific Hazards
1. FLAMMABLE LIQUID – is one having a flash point below
140 F and a vapor pressure no more than 40 psi at 100
F.

2. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID – is considered to be a liquified

with a flash point between 140 F and 200 F.
Steps in implementing your Fire Loss Control
Program
1. Set Priorities for your action.

- Establish target date for correction of each item and follow up

on them.

- Spread the word.

- Let everyone know what you are doing and why.

- Let them know exactly what they can do to contribute to the

effort, and let them know what their efforts have
accomplished.
 Fire Prevention and Control
I. Basic Notes:

a.) Objectives of the Fire Prevention Program

b.) Chemistry Classes of Fire
c.) Classes of Fire
d.) Combative Methods
e.) Fire Extinguisher
f.) Sprinkler and Hose Systems
g.) Fire Alarm System
h.) Signaling System
i.) Manual Fire Alarm System
 Fire Prevention and Control
II. Fire Prevention Planning:

a.) Employee Education and Training

b.) Fire Brigade Organization
c.) Fire Emergency Plan
d.) Industrial Fire Hazards
e.) Fire fighting procedure
f.) Codes and Standards Fire Codes of the
Philippines and regulations PD 1185
 Fire Drills
A. Purpose

1. To test the workability of the plan itself.

2. To test the soundness of the orders and directions

of the Control Group and Floor Chiefs.

3. To test the effectiveness of the emergency

equipments

4. To familiarize all employees and building tenants

with their duties and responsibilities in case of fire.
 Types of Fire Drills
Type “A”

1. This is a total alarm fire drill.

2. It involves all members of the self-protection
facility. (Disaster Control Brigade),
organization all employees and tenants, including
visitors inside the building.
3. It stimulates the use of part of all emergency
equipments available.
4. It is either announced or unannounced.
 Types of Fire Drill
Type “B”

1. This is a partial alarm fire drill.

2. It involves only selected groups to participate

in the drill
 Fire Plan
a. Objectives
b. Scope
c. Composition
d. Facilities
e. Classes of Fire
f. Use of Fire Extinguishers
g. Operation of almost all kinds of Fire Extinguishers
h. Emergency Coordinating Center
i. Location of Fire Exits
j. Elevators
k. Evacuation routes
l. First Aid Station
m. Priority Classification of Records and Equipment
 Why Fire Safety Awareness?
Fire safety has become increasingly complex because of
advances in industrial technology.

It continuous as a relatively simple matter, more related

to human acts of omission and commission than to
science.

Who causes more Fires?

People – from thoughtless act of carelessness.

 Fire
- is indeed a great ravager, it is a large scale killer and
destroyer of much property.

- Among all disasters, is the single greatest threat to

human life and property.

NOTE:

All substances have certain common characteristic –

they burn only when converted into vapor or broken up
into finely divided molecules/particles and mixed with
oxygen in some form in correct volume proportion.
 Four Categories to be considered in Fire
Prevention
1. ENGINEERING – implementation of fire protection
codes in new buildings and reducing hazards in old
buildings.
2. INSPECTION – continuous inspection of fire fighting
equipment and fire alarm system and troubleshooting
all areas for possible fire hazards.
3. EDUCATION – poster campaign, published materials,
films, lectures to all employees, intensive training for all
including security guard and plant orientation for base
fireman.
4. RESEARCH – investigation of specialized fire fighting
technique necessary in dealing with unusual materials.
 Why Organize a Fire Prevention Team
Brigade
1. Help in fire protection and also reduce the insurance
premiums of the company.

2. Vital to the safety in industry to guard against fire,

whether from machines, combustibles or personal
unsafe actions.

3. A means to be provided for detection of fire and smoke

and for equally prompt notification of both the person
exposed and of the local fire fighting agencies in the
plant and the community.
 The 4 E’s of Fire Safety Management
1. EDUCATION – a must for all employees.

2. ENGINEERING – prevention – detection –

extinguishment

3. ENFORCEMENT – strict and implementation of policies,

rules and regulations of the company.

4. ENTHUSIASM – desired to serve, shared, cares and

love.
Management Action to Prevent Fire
To be effective, the prevention and control of fire must
be part of a planned programme. This programme shoul
be carried out under the following headings:

a.) Identify the risks

b.) Identify the precaution required
c.) Prepare a fire precaution manual
d.) Complete check lists
e.) Plan the action in the event of fire
f.) Institute reporting procedures
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