FIRE SAFETY AND

PREVENTION
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE
• Fire has been an asset to theS A Fspecies
Human E Tfor Y
thousands of years. The ability to
effectively manage and manipulate fire has led to many great life enhancements
such as heating, cooking, smoke signalling, and the managing of landscapes.
• However, it can become extremely dangerous and damaging to people,
infrastructure and the environment when it isn’t managed carefully.
• One of the most important aspects of health and safety and responsibilities as an
employer is preparing for the event of a fire. Ensuring the safety of those within the
premises and the nearby surroundings is a top priority.
• Just this last year, there were over 182,000 fires last year in both homes and
businesses, 7,160 non-fatal casualties and 253 fire related deaths.
• Promoting a culture whereby employees understand the importance of fire safety in
the workplace will help you to prepare for an emergency. This will also encourage
employees to voice when they suspect a potential risk, allowing you to take
preventative action. Fires can occur at any time but most can be prevented. Find
out how Banner Fire can help you plan for and prevent a fire below.
 TYPES OF FIRE
• Fire is divided into five classes (A, B, C, D, and K) that are primarily based
on the fuel that is burning. This classification system helps to assess
hazards and determine the most effective type of extinguishing agent.
Class A Fires
• involve common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash
and plastics.

Class B Fires
• involve flammable liquids, solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers and
other oil-based products.
 TYPES OF FIRE
Class C Fires
• involve energized electrical equipment such as wiring, controls, motors,
machinery, or appliances.

Class D Fires
• involve combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium and titanium.
 TYPES OF FIRE
Class K Fires
• involve combustible cooking media such as oils and grease commonly
found in commercial kitchens
 MOST Cooking Equipment
The most common type of fire in the U.S. is the kitchen

COMMON
fire. The reason that the kitchen is the source of many fire
hazards is because the kitchen is where heat, electricity,
water, and grease come together.

REASON
OF FIRE
 MOST Cigarettes, Lighters and Matches

COMMON
Fires caused by cigarettes account for 1,000 deaths in the
U.S. every year. Many times the smoker is not the person
who dies.
Most smoking fires are started by embers igniting on

REASON furniture, bedding and trash cans. Smokers should always

be sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before
emptying ashtrays into the trash.

OF FIRE
 MOST Furnaces, Fireplaces, and Space Heaters

COMMON
Coil space heaters are especially hazardous because the
coils will ignite anything combustible nearby. Always
keep any type of space heater a minimum of three feet
from anything combustible. That includes curtains,

REASON bedding, clothing and furniture. Always shut space

heaters off when you’re not in the room.

OF FIRE
 MOST Electrical Fires
Fires caused by malfunctioning electrical outlets or faulty
wiring account for a large portion of household fires.

COMMON Electrical fires account for more than 51,000 house fires
and over 500 deaths per year, according to Electrical
Safety Foundation International
To avoid potential accidents and problems that may
REASON result in an electrical fire, have your home inspected
before purchase. Plus, schedule occasional inspections to
ensure your electrical system and lighting fixtures are up

OF FIRE to code and safe. Ensure that all fire alarms are replaced
every decade and that batteries are promptly replaced.
 Components of
fire

• HEAT

• FUEL

• OXYGEN
 HEAT – CAN BE GENERATED BY WORK PROCESSES AND IS A
REQUIREMENT FOR SOME PROCESSES SUCH AS COOKING,
WELDING, AND ETC.

FIRE
PREVENTIO
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 HEAT
SAFEGUAR
•OXYGEN GAS IS USED FOR HELPING PEOPLE WITH BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES, FOOD PRESERVATION AND PACKAGING AND ETC.

OXYGEN
SAFEGUAR
•Fuel - in a typical atmosphere, flammable substance is anything that
burns easily. Flammable materials include flammable liquid (petrol),
flammable gases (butane) and flammable solid (charcoal). It is
important to identify any hazardous products in your workplace so that
appropriate measures can be implemented.

FUEL
SAFEGUAR
RULES FOR
CHILDREN
RULES FOR
CHILDREN
 FIVE FIRE SAFETY TIPS
1.) Check that all smoke and fire alarms are functioning properly
• Ideally, you should test your fire alarms once a month and replace batteries twice
a year. Millennium Fire & Security only offers top-of-the-line fire systems that meet
or exceed the National Fire Prevention Association’s Codes and Standards.
 FIVE FIRE SAFETY TIPS
2. Have an actionable fire plan
• Knowing what you actually need to do and where to go are hallmarks of any good
fire safety plan. This includes grabbing important documents and making sure
everyone is present and accounted for.
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3. Never leave a room with an open flame
• All it takes is one bump, one trip, one mistimed movement and a harmless flame
can transform into a life-threatening situation. Reduce your risks by never leaving
an open flame (no matter how small) unattended.
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4. Have at least one fire extinguisher
• Keeping a fire extinguisher accessible is extremely important, but it’s even more
important to know how to use it. Make sure all employees know the location of
and how to operate the fire extinguisher. Remember “PASS” – Pull the pin, Aim the
nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep back and forth to
put out the fire.
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5. Embrace the cliché—Stop, Drop, and Roll
• It’s a classic for a reason. In the unfortunate event of you or your clothing catching
fire, make sure that you have this very basic but very essential movement down. It
could save your life.
• Millennium Fire & Security genuinely cares about you and your safety and wants to
do everything in our power to ensure it. Which is why our safety and security
systems regularly meet or exceed federal standards.
• safety measures means a set of actions either
reducing the frequency of occurrence of a hazard
or mitigating its consequences in order to achieve
and/or maintain an acceptable level of risk
• This checklist can help you spot fire hazards in
your home. It will also help you prepare your
family to quickly escape a fire:
• Smoke Detectors
• Fire Prevention Strategy
• Family Fire Drills FIRE
SAFETY
MEASURES
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