We all know how dangerous a fire is, but do you know what a fire is supposed to do? Are you ready to deal with this eventuality with your family? We have written an article containing fire safety tips from our experts if you are not sure, or want more details. We have some great tips, guidance and fire protection rules for fire prevention that are also applicable to children, adults and workplaces!
Tips on fire protection for children
We at NAFFCO take fire safety very seriously for children. It is important that you and your family know exactly what to do in the event of a fire, as time is precious (during a fire). We have come up with a list of fire safety tips for children to support you and your children.
1) It is important that you know all your numbers for emergency and fire prevention.
2) They may look fun and grown-up, but not playing with matches, candles or lighters is crucial. You don’t have to touch them if you can reach matches, lighters or candles, but you can tell your parents straight away. Don’t waste time asking an adult if you see someone playing with any of these things.
3) It is possible for adults to fail to check smoke detectors and other fire safety devices. You should support your parents every month by asking them to verify that the smoke detector is working (every month). Smoke detectors are very necessary devices for fire prevention. When you are there, ask your parents to try it so that you know what the piercing sound sounds like. Get ready to leave the building if you hear this sound.
4) In the event of a fire attack, every family must have a plan. Tell your parents to practice how to escape from your home on a regular basis and recall the meeting schedule for your family. It is important that during a fire you never go back into the house.
5) The fires are just going to get worse, and you have to make sure that everyone knows how to get ready to leave. Don’t cover yourself in a bathroom, under a bed or anywhere else.
6) Is smoke and fire really bad? Remembering to fall and crawl is critical. If the fire or the smoke is bad, this will help you get out of your house. It will help you escape from the smoke by crawling low under the smoke; cover your mouth with a wet cloth as well.
7) Stop, Fall and Roll-remember this sentence because if your clothes catch fire, it will help. Holding rolling and remembering not to run is crucial as this will make it worse. When you are rolling on the floor, yell for assistance.
8) For your toys or any other possessions, do not go back inside. It is necessary that you very quickly leave the house. You can replace toys and your things, but your life can not and that’s the most important thing of all!
Tips on adult fire safety
As we are the experts in the field of fire fighting, especially for adults, we have mentioned some great fire safety tips. In the industry, our fire protection guidance is second-to-none.
1) For any disaster, prepare. For every member of your family, you periodically go over your fire protection plan to make sure everybody knows the escape routes. At least twice a year, follow this strategy so that you and others know what to do. It’s important for your family to know their way out.
2) It is critical that the electrical circuits in your building are not overloaded. Plugging all your gadgets in and using extension cords can be tempting, but this is a real fire hazard that could spell a catastrophe for your house.
3) Every month, test the smoke detectors in your house. It is also important to make sure that every member of your household is conscious, particularly your children, of the noise it creates. Please change the batteries if the fire alarm is not working while you are checking it. Ensure the installation of smoke detectors on every level of the house. Outside and inside bedrooms, we suggest you mount them.
4) As well as following the fire safety tips for children, we would like to emphasize that if a fire occurs, you must evacuate the property with your family immediately. It is important to STAY OUT of your property when you arrive at your fire meeting point. Don’t go back into the house. It is possible to replace possessions and personal belongings, but life can not. CALL the emergency services for support while you are outside.
5) Switch off electrical appliances, especially overnight, when they are not being used. This is an important tip to know and will help your property stop short-circuiting.
6) If there is a fire on your house, do not use an elevator. As this is the safest choice for leaving a house, use the stairway when leaving with your family.
7) We suggest that you identify and properly plan for all possible fire hazards in your home. This will make it easier for you to reduce all risks. Holding matches and lighters out of the hands of your kids can help matters.
8) Candles look great and give homes nice scents, but they are a major fire and security risk. If you want to reduce the chance of fires at home, be vigilant when using candles and NEVER leave them alone.
9) When you prepare food, if you do the following things, you must remain in the kitchen:
– The Frying
– Grilling
– Broiling
– Boiling
Do not leave the kitchen, even if it is for a short period of time, unless you have another adult to look at the food. Food left unattended for cooking has a greater risk of turning into a devastating fire.
10) Use only the right equipment for fire and ensure that it is up-to-date. Do not use or purchase fire equipment that a recognized fire company has not approved.
Tips on workplace fire safety
1) The workplace must have a good safety plan that is specific to your building and business, like any building. As an employer, it is also your responsibility to ensure that your workers are aware of this plan and the evacuation procedures required. Test exercises are a good way for fire evacuation preparation and will encourage workers to be aware of evacuation signals.
2) The existence of fires means that it may not always be possible for you and your staff to use the specified fire path, which means that you must have an alternate way out.
3) As mentioned earlier, it is important to note our Fall and Crawl method if you encounter smoke when you leave the house. The most effective strategy for escaping a building is to crawl under the smoke.
4) Place something by the doorway to avoid smoke from entering the room if you are trapped in a room and can not leave because of a fire outside. Clothes or sheets are an excellent way of blocking smoke. Meanwhile, by calling the fire department and yelling out of the window, you will sound the alarm.
5) Without any human awareness, many fires start and will escalate if left unchecked. The use of a passive fire safety device is the safest way to handle an undiscovered fire. Fire doors will help keep the company within the laws of fire and safety.