WHAT TO DO ON DISCOVERING A FIRE

WHAT TO DO ON DISCOVERING A FIRE?

UPON DISCOVERING A FIRE

• Sound the fire alarm.
• Inform the Civil Defence or Rescue Department or Concern Department
• if it is a small fire and you are trained, attempt to extinguish the fire and try to assist others.
• Evacuate the building.
• Do not use the elevator.
• If you are not trained in the use of fire extinguishers, close all doors and windows and leave the area.
• Gather in the Concern Department as they arrive and report the situation, location of the fire, and the number of evacuees.
• Report to Concern Department Team the number of people that did not evacuate and their last seen location.

TO REPORT A FIRE

• Remain Calm ( most important don't get panic )
• Call Civil Defence or Rescue Department or Concern Department.
• State your name.
• Give you specific location.
• Describe the emergency.
• Describe the current situation.
• Detail any special hazards or needs, such as any hazardous materials stored on the site.
• State the location of non-ambulatory occupants (if any).
• Stay on the line unless you are told to do otherwise.
• Meet the Civil Defence upon their arrival to provide an update. 

MAKING THE  RIGHT DECISION

NOTICE SOME THINGS

• You are adequately trained.
• You know what is burning.
• You have the correct type and size of fire extinguisher.
• The fire is not spreading rapidly.
• Smoke and heat have not filled the area.
• You have a clear escape path.
• It is safe for you to fight the fire.

DID YOU KNOW?

WARNING

• Fire creates extensive smoke heat and dark smoke.
• Heat and smoke will rise to the ceiling and begin to fill the room from the top.
• Smoke contains carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, and other poisonous gases.
• Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death in fire victims.
• Exposure can be lessened by escaping from a smoke-filled room by crawling towards your exit as near to the floor as possible.

EVACUATION

Make sure you are familiar with your building's fire safety procedure. Know who your fire warden is and familiarise yourself with your building's different alarms. Note that some alarm will change their sound as they progress.....

Follow these simple rules during Evacuation.

• Remain Clam and keep others calm (no running).
• Be familiar with the surroundings (Primary & Secondary Exit).
• Close all doors and windows if safe to do so ( do not lock)
• Proceed to the nearest exit. not smoke or fire-filled
• Do not use the Elevator.
• Test doors with the back of hand prior to opening.
• In a smoke-filled room, crawl near the floor towards the exit.
• if stuck in a room without an escape route, keep the door close, an open window if possible, and hang a towel outside to indicate your location.

Gather at the Assembly Point