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Created by Olivier Charron
Fire Prevention
''The less these fire gears leave the fire station the better''
A BIT OF MYSELF
I am currently studying at collège la cité in Services d'incendie-Programme préparatoire
Originally from new-Brunswick, 22 years-old. Wishing to become a firefighter to change the life of others for the better
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Basics of prevention
THese are some tips to prevent house fires;
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Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan
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Install smoke alarms respecting the local fire code
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Test the smoke alarms once a month
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Replace smoke alarms after 10 years
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Closing doors can slow down the spread of a fire by limiting the progress of flames, smoke and heat
If a fire occurs in your home, GET out, Stay out and call for help. Never go back inside
When a fire starts in a house the occupants will have not more than 2 minutes to escape
fire extinguisher
''A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives'' NFPa, public education,2021
Select the right extinguisher for the situation
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in your home we recommend a Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher.
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THEY ARE available in hardware retail stores.
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YOU SHOULD INSTALL YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEAR AN EXIT DOOR.
1- ''Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.
2- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
3- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
4- Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.'' NFPa, public education,2021
To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
Extinguisher
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
They are two types of power sources for smoke alarms; DIrectly wired or battery powered
Wired with battery backup
battery
Difference between a smoke dectector and smoke alarm;
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The smoke detector will detect products of combustion but will relay the signal to a main alarm system, he won't make an alarm noise himself.
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The smoke alarm will sensor the presence of smoke and will trigger a powerful sound alarm to notice the occupants.
Types of smoke alarms ;
PHotoelectric
Ionization
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More responsive to Smoldering fires
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More responsive to flaming fires
where to install smoke alarms
A smoke alarm is legally required in each sleeping area and on each other floor of the house
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5 minutes could save some lives
carbon monoxide alarms
carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can spread in some homes
If you have one of these sources of CArbon monoxide you should install the required co alarms
if the co gas can be present in your home, take the responsibility to install co alarms
Carbon monoxide alarms
Integrated dual purpose smoke and carbon monoxide detector and alarm
directly pluged unit
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For maximum protection, a carbon monoxide alarm should be installed in each sleeping area aswell as on every floor of the home
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Verify that everyone in the home knows the difference between the alarm sound of a co alarm and a smoke alarm
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Its recommended to install co alarms on low (outlet) and high locations (co/smoke alarm on ceiling) in your house since the gas has almost the same density as air
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Test co alarms at the same time as your smoke alarms wich is every month. change the batteries also at the same occasion as smoke alarms that being every clock change. To replace the unit follow the manufacturer recommendations (5-7 years)
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''Everyone is at Risk - 88% of all homes have something that poses a carbon monoxide threat.''ontario association of fire chiefs
monoxide poisoning
If you suspect carbon monoxide in your home, get out immediately and call the fire department
''you could be poisoned by a small amount of CO over a longer period of time or by a large amount of CO over a shorter amount of time'' NFPa, public education,2021
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''More than 50 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning in Canada, including 11 on average in Ontario'' ontario association of fire chiefs
Certification; Smoke and Carbon monoxide alarms
buy only smoke or carbon monoxide alarms that are certified by CSa or ULc. alarms that are tested and meets the requirements and standards of the ULC or CSA will have the certification
CSA certification
Escape plan
Fire escape plan
if a fire occurs ;
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If there is a fire extinguisher and it is safe to use it, you can extinguish the fire. If it becomes unsafe get out of the house
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YEll and wake up other occupants of the home
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Stay low, before opening a door check if it is warm and if smoke comes out from around it
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Close every door behind you
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Follow your escape plan route
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Get outside, and get to your meeting point that should be from a safe distance of the fire. Then only call 911
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Meet with the firefighters and give the necessary information
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never go back inside a burning building
if your clothes catch on fire
U.s. Fire administration
EScape plan
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draw a basic floor plan of every floor of your house showing all windows and doors
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designate two way out of every room
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find a meeting point outside at a safe distance of the house. Ex: Tree, light post
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Discuss of who's responsible of the children, elders or pets.
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practice your fire escape plan twice a year
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Stay out after coming out of a burning house
90 per cent of residential fires are preventable
Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep
In Ottawa, 44 people have lost their lives due to fires since 2002
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One in 10 Canadians experiences a fire in their home, but 48 per cent believe it won’t happen to them
A fire can destroy your home in minutes
''City of Ottawa, 2021''
oTTAWA REGION FIRE STATIONS
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