14. How to deal with a fire
Fire blanket
Do not attempt to put out a fire unless you are confident you are able to do so safely.
You will need to know how to competently use a fire extinguisher and which type to use. You will need to assess the size of the fire and if it is small enough for you to manage. If you are in a kitchen, you can also use a fire blanket (more on these in section 17).
Competently tackling small fires quickly, can stop fires from getting worse and endangering lives. If you don’t know what you are doing, you could make it much worse.
If you are in any doubt, GET OUT and STAY OUT and leave it to the professionals.
If your clothes catch fire – remember:
STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
- Do not run around as you will make the fire worse.
- Lay down and roll to make the fire harder to spread.
- Smother the fire with a heavy material, like a blanket.
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Class Sessions
1- 1. How fires start and continue – the Fire Tetrahedron
2- 2. Preventing electrical fires
3- 3. The fire dangers of smoking
4- 4. Dangers of fire from the accumulation of rubbish, paper and other combustible materials
5- 5. The dangers of fire from the misuse of heaters and open fires
6- 6. The dangers of fire and cooking
7- 7. The dangers of fire – Other things to consider
8- 8. The effects of fire – Burns
9- 9. The effects of fire – Smoke inhalation
10- 10. The dangers of toxic fumes
11- 11. Fire prevention and control
12- 12. What to do and NOT do if the fire alarm is activated
13- 13. What to do and NOT do if you discover a fire
14- 14. How to deal with a fire
15- 15. Different types of fire extinguisher and their correct use
16- 16. How to use a fire extinguisher properly
17- 17. Fire Blankets
18- 18. Fire Classifications
19- 19. Fire safety in the workplace