The importance of recording all safety equipment
The importance of recording all safety equipment Keeping records of safety equipment It is important to keep accurate records of all safety equipment used in a company. For the purpose of this article, we will consider fire extinguishers. Two documents form the basis of fire extinguisher safety records: the Fire Extinguisher Monthly Checklist and the […]
Stopping fire in its tracks
Stopping fire in its tracks Depending on the environment, a fire can get out of control in 30 seconds or less if flammable materials and substances are in the vicinity. Within 1 minute smoke can fill a room. After 3 minutes, the temperature can reach over 300 degrees and will spread to other rooms within […]
In Case of Fire | Strat Training
In Case of Fire | Strat Training Table mountain blew out quite a bit of smoke last week. Five days (was it more?) of raging fires were systematically fought by some of the country’s best firemen. Let’s take a look at what you can and should do in case of a fire emergency. Stay Calm There is […]
Common causes of fire
Common causes of fire Fire fighting may seem like something that is unnecessary or no longer useful, but it will save lives and precious possessions when a fire does strike due to natural or manmade causes. Training for situations like these can make the difference between life and death. More than 80% of fire related deaths occur in […]
The Rules of Fire Fighting
The Rules of Fire Fighting Fire Fighting Rules – Fires can be very dangerous and you should always be certain that you will not endanger yourself or others when attempting to put out a fire. For this reason, when a fire is discovered: Assist any person in immediate danger to safety, if it can be accomplished […]
Basic Fire Fighting Tips
Basic Fire Fighting Tips Basic Fire Fighting – Fatality after fatality, injury after injury, it seems the reports all say the same thing: the problem boiled down to errors in basic fire ground actions and principles. No matter how experienced, a firefighters mission always comes back to the basics. No firefighting operation can be successful without the […]