FIRE SAFETY POWER POINT

MRS. MESMER

The Main Causes of Fire:Smoking/MatchesMisuse of ElectricityDefects in Heating SystemsSpontaneous IgnitionImproper Rubbish DisposalArson

Prevention of Fatal Fires:Fire ExtinguishersSmoke DetectorsSprinkler SystemsPrevention

The Acronym RACE is useful inFighting a Fire:

• R: Rescue: Move all pt to safe area• A: Activate the alarm :location and type of fire.• C: Confine the fire: close windows/doors, shut

of electrical equipment• E: Extinguish the fire• always remain calm amd make sure you are

aware of your facilited fire plan, where the extinguishers are, and the evacuation plan for your area.