APPLY BASIC RESPONSE

PROCEDURES DURING A FIRE

INCIDENT

DRRR 2nd QUARTER

• To estimate the degree to which fire safety training
should be offered, it is important to evaluate the current
level of fire safety awareness within the general
population. Thousands of individuals lose their lives every
year or are critically injured due to fire-related hazards.

It is important to stay alert at all times when dealing with

a fire and follow preventive measures to avoid the fire.
Knowledge of fire protection requires identifying the
potential hazards that can cause a fire danger and taking
reasonable measures to avoid and mitigate the harm
caused by a fire
The following are the basic
response procedures that
you need to know:
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1. Be Calm and Act Quickly
2. Close the Immediate Door
3. Activate the Fire Alarm
4. Warn Others of the Danger
5. Cover Your Nose If There is Smoke
6. Use Fire Extinguisher or Smother Blanket
7. Switch of Electricity and Gas Supply
8. Exit the Building
9. Do Not Re-enter the Building
10. Call for Help
11.Conclusion
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•1. Be Calm And Act Quickly
It is easy to get confused when confronted
with a fire incident. You, however, need to
be calm but know you are in danger.
Panicking may worsen the situation and you may find
yourself getting into areas that would be difficult to
evacuate and that would be dangerous for you. You,
therefore, need to be clear in your mind on what to do next
to avoid getting burned or overwhelmed by the fire.
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•2. Close The Immediate Door
If you are sure of where the fire is coming
from, you may want to prevent the smoke
and even excess heat from getting into your
room as you prepare to escape.
• Closing the door will help in confining the fire to that area,
and also helps in preventing smoke from getting into your
room.
If the fire is spreading rapidly, this may not be possible since
you would want to find an alternative exit as fast as you can
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3. Activate The Fire Alarm
As you exit, try to find a fire alarm and activate
it so that the other occupants of the building can
be alerted. It is important to note that a fire
alarm can be a lifesaver and if you are the first
one to notice some fire or smoke signs, try to
activate the alarm before exiting the room.
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In most cases, fire alarms are located in most parts of the
building and as you exit through the fire exit door, you will be
able to notice if your building has it. And since you are reading
this for your preparedness, it is important to install fire alarms
and systems in your building whether for home, school, or
workplace to help during times of emergency.

If you don’t have a fire alarm, you can get First Alert Fire Alarm
as it has the capacity to detect smoke and carbon monoxide as
well.
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4. Warn Others Of The Danger
Of course, the fire alarms are meant for
alerting everyone in the building about
the fire incident. However, if you are in a
building without a fire alarm and there
are other people in that area, you can
alert them verbally as you try to exit.
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5. Cover Your Nose If There Is Smoke
Smoke can be dangerous when battling fire
outbreaks. It can engulf the entire area and
you may not even be able to see your next
step. In addition to that, you may inhale some
dangerous fumes that may even paralyze
your movement and cause you to suffocate.
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This is mostly the case with smoke from burning foam,
rubber, or plastic. According to the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), smoke can easily
overcome people than the fire itself. It is important to note
that the smoke from the mentioned substances can yield
carbon monoxide or cyanide among other dangerous
gases.

Therefore, you need to cover your nose to avoid inhaling

the poisonous gases as you exit the area.
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6. Use Fire Extinguisher Or Smother
Blanket
You need to note that you can only use a
fire extinguisher for small fires. If the fire
is manageable and not spreading or
growing rapidly, then you can use the fire
extinguisher to manage it.
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In addition to that, you can only use a fire
extinguisher if you are familiar with it and how to
use it, and also when you have a clear safe way to
exit backward. Most importantly, use a fire
extinguisher when you have alerted everyone about
the fire outbreak.
Smother or fire blankets are also useful when the fire
is not spreading or is small and you can manage.
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They are most useful in kitchens for managing fat
pan fires or paper fires that may occur in school or
the workplace. These are called class F fires in the
classification of fires.
If you don’t have a fire extinguisher, First Alert
Home Fire Extinguisher can serve you better. You
can consider also having a good fire blanket and I
would recommend Prepared Hero for your home
kitchen.
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7. Switch Of Electricity And Gas Supply
The fire could be a result of a faulty electrical
connection or a leaking gas supply and if left
on, it could worsen the situation. If you can,
switch off the main power and gas supply
switch. If the fire has spread to where the
switches are, call an emergency for
assistance.
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Of course, switching off the electricity and gas

supply does not help much if the fire has already
spread and is not an entire solution to the
problem. You still need to act swiftly to get the
help that you need from professional emergency
providers and the police.
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8. Exit The Building
Everything that we have mentioned above can be
helpful but only if you have time to do so. If the
fire is spreading so rapidly, you may not have all
the time to check the electrical switches or gas
supply, or even to help your friends or
colleagues. The most important thing at this
point is to help yourself first.
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If there is smoke engulfing the place and the heat is rising, then
you need to crawl on the floor to reduce the amount of smoke
that you would otherwise inhale while standing. In addition to
that, you can use a window or any other route if the smoke or fire
has blocked the exit.
When exiting, you need to observe the following:
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A. Do not use elevators but use the stairs instead.
B. Assist the physically impaired if possible.
C. Check closed doors before opening them, if they are hot, do not open
them.
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9. Do Not Re-Enter The Building
You may realize that you have left
something so valuable to you when you
were in the rush to exit. Regardless of the
value, don’t risk your life at the expense of
it, especially if the fire is spreading rapidly.
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10. Call For Help
Dial 911 on your phone and ask for help.
This works for most countries but some
countries may have specific emergency
numbers for such incidences. 911
emergency number, however, works for
over 90% of countries.
Conclusion
•It is always crucial to be prepared and know
what to do in case of a fire emergency. By
following the basic response procedures
outlined above, you can help ensure the
safety of yourself and others around you
during a fire incident.
Remember to stay calm, evacuate the building
quickly and safely, and do not re-enter the
building until it is declared safe by the
Basic
• Basic Response Procedures:
1. If inside a burning area
A. Once you hear the fire alarm, evacuate to a safe area right away.
B. If you see fires, pull fire alarms as you exit the area. Inform other people present in the area of the fire that is occurring.
C. If the fire is still small and can be extinguished, use an appropriate fire extinguisher (recall the different classes of fire).
Usually, normal fire extinguishers do the job, but if unavailable, buckets of water or damp cloths would do.
D. If the fire is already large and is rapidly spreading (growth phase), immediately find the nearest exit and exit the area.
E. Touch doors first to check if they are warm before opening them. If they are warm, do not attempt to open and proceed to
a
different route.
F. Use the stairs not elevators.
G. Close all windows and doors that you can reach as you exit.
H. If there is smoke, stay as low as possible. Also, try to cover your nose to prevent inhalation.
I. Once outside, move away from the exits and assemble in a safe area designated by the evacuation plan of the area or by
emergency response teams.
2. If outside a burning area
A. Do not attempt to go inside the burning area.
B. Immediately contact the nearest fire station and other emergency response numbers.
C. Listen and follow orders of the emergency response teams.
D. Organize/Participate in a bucket relay. Bucket relay is when people help the fire fighters by passing buckets full of water
either to try to extinguish the fire or to prevent the fire from further spreading.
3. If you catch fire, do the “stop, drop, and roll” right away.
4. If you are unable to leave the area unscathed or you have suffered burns, immediately attend to them depending on the
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