Fire management strategies and tactics
Fire is one of the most dangerous disasters. The use of fire as a weapon dates back to antiquity and was used by the Greeks and other ancient civilizations. It’s also a frequent cause of major fires that destroy property [...]
Why is Fire and Life Safety Audit in Malls necessary?
Shopping malls are one of the busiest places in the day. They attract people from different backgrounds and regions. They are places where people can spend their leisure time. It is important that the shopping malls maintain a safe environment [...]
What is a CO2 fire extinguisher?
Carbon dioxide is a colourless, odourless, and non-toxic gas that has non-flammable properties. CO2 extinguishers are an important part of fire safety. These CO2 extinguishers can extinguish flammable liquid fires quickly and easily. Purpose of the CO2 fire extinguisher: Carbon [...]
What is a C type fire?
Fire is classified into five types (A, B, C, D, and E) based mostly on the fuel that is burning. Class A fires involve combustible solids such as coal, cardboard, cloth, and wood. Class B fires involve flammable liquids or liquefied [...]
Home Fire Prevention & Safety Tips
Home Fire Prevention: Fire safety should be a top priority for all homeowners as well as businesses, schools, government buildings and other structures that may be susceptible to fires or explosions such as oil refineries, chemical plants, power stations and [...]
Why Mock drill is important?
What is a Mock Drill? A "mock drill" is a scenario in which participants practise how they would react in the event of a disaster or emergency. For the sake of safety, mock drills are held in schools, colleges, hospitals, [...]
Why is fire safety important?
Fire safety is one of the most important considerations for any employer, school, college, or university, mall, theatre, or management personnel. Fire dangers are the most hazardous of all because, if a fire breaks out in a building, it will [...]
Over 27027 fire accident deaths in India – How can we contribute towards safety?
Fire accidents – Time to time, we keep hearing a plethora of devastating news of fire accidents in India. One such incident that depicts how destructive fire accidents can be is Haryana School Fire Accident (23 December 1995). It is [...]