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1. Prevent fire by complying with fire prevention principles

2. Burning shoe wax3. Burning uniform threads4. Smoking policy5. Using irons6. Unit fire orders, Emergency exits7. Fire picket duties 8. Procedures to follow in case of fire

FIRE PREVENTIONFIRE PREVENTION

Course: BMQ (P Res)

EO: 014.03 c-d

Rank/Name:

Time: References: National Fire Code of Canada;Unit fire orders;Criminal Code of Canada.

FIRE PREVENTIONFIRE PREVENTION1. Prevent fire by complying with fire

prevention principles2. Burning shoe wax3. Burning uniform threads4. Smoking policy5. Using irons6. Unit fire orders, Emergency exits7. Fire picket duties 8. Procedures to follow in case of fire

1. Negligence causes accidents, and anyone can fall victim to an accident if they do not take the necessary precautions. You are now going to watch a video showing four scenarios in which accidents could have been avoided by complying with fire prevention principles.

INTRODUCTION

Compliance with Fire Compliance with Fire Prevention PrinciplesPrevention Principles

2. These principles include:a) Paying attention to what you are

doing;b) Being careful;c) Thinking about what you are

doing; andd) Following procedures.

INTRODUCTION


1. Show the video…

Video


Do you have any

questions?

Question 1

Name four fire Name four fire prevention principles.prevention principles.

Compliance with Fire Prevention Compliance with Fire Prevention PrinciplesPrinciples

Answer1

Paying attention to Paying attention to what you are doing, what you are doing, being careful, thinking being careful, thinking about what you are about what you are doing and following doing and following procedures.procedures.

Compliance with Fire Prevention Compliance with Fire Prevention PrinciplesPrinciples

1.1. Many activities are likely to Many activities are likely to cause fires. During this stage, cause fires. During this stage, you will try to correct certain you will try to correct certain mistakes people make that mistakes people make that cause fires.cause fires.

INTRODUCTION

General PreventionGeneral Prevention

1.1. Do not shine your shoes using Do not shine your shoes using the burn method during your the burn method during your stay in the CF. Wax is an oil-stay in the CF. Wax is an oil-based product and can catch based product and can catch fire very easily. You must use fire very easily. You must use only the boot shining method only the boot shining method taught by the personnel.taught by the personnel.

Burning Shoe Wax


1.1. Do not burn loose threads on Do not burn loose threads on your uniforms. You could lose your uniforms. You could lose control of the situation and control of the situation and your uniform could catch fire. your uniform could catch fire. To remove loose threads from To remove loose threads from your uniforms, use scissors or your uniforms, use scissors or nail clippers only. nail clippers only.

Burning Uniform Threads


1.1. It is strictly prohibited to It is strictly prohibited to smoke in government smoke in government buildings. You may smoke in buildings. You may smoke in designated areas only.designated areas only.

Smoking Policy


1.1. Never leave a plugged-in iron Never leave a plugged-in iron unattended; many fires are unattended; many fires are caused by using irons caused by using irons improperly. After ironing, many improperly. After ironing, many people put the iron away so people put the iron away so that it can be used by someone that it can be used by someone else later on. When you have else later on. When you have finished ironing, give the iron finished ironing, give the iron directly to another person or directly to another person or unplug it to prevent fire in case unplug it to prevent fire in case it is accidentally knocked over.it is accidentally knocked over.

Using Irons


1.1. The purpose of the base and unit fire The purpose of the base and unit fire orders is to ensure that a procedure orders is to ensure that a procedure is applied in the event of a fire in the is applied in the event of a fire in the area they cover. These orders are area they cover. These orders are considered to be fire prevention considered to be fire prevention measures and must be distributed to measures and must be distributed to all members of the base/unit. all members of the base/unit. Members must understand the Members must understand the procedures to be followed in order to procedures to be followed in order to report, control and prevent fires in report, control and prevent fires in the base, unit and element. Fire the base, unit and element. Fire orders will be kept in all areas of the orders will be kept in all areas of the unit and will be accessible to unit and will be accessible to everyone. (Indicate where candidates everyone. (Indicate where candidates can obtain a copy of the fire orders.) can obtain a copy of the fire orders.)

Unit Fire Orders


1.1. There are emergency exits on There are emergency exits on each floor of the building. They each floor of the building. They are properly identified by red are properly identified by red signs above the doors. These signs above the doors. These signs are lit up at all times so signs are lit up at all times so that they are easily visible. You that they are easily visible. You must ensure that these exits must ensure that these exits are always kept clear and that are always kept clear and that nothing is blocking them.nothing is blocking them.

Emergency Exits


1.1. Fire picket is an extremely Fire picket is an extremely important duty that carries a important duty that carries a lot of responsibilities. lot of responsibilities.

2.2. Besides fires, the duty of fire Besides fires, the duty of fire picket includes the physical picket includes the physical security of your floor. security of your floor.

Fire picket duties


3.3. Fire picket duties: the fire picket Fire picket duties: the fire picket will conduct rounds on his floor to will conduct rounds on his floor to make sure that: make sure that: a)a)corridors are not obstructed; corridors are not obstructed; b)b)no candidate is smoking no candidate is smoking

anywhere on the floor or on in anywhere on the floor or on in the building. Smoking is allowed the building. Smoking is allowed ONLY WHERE IT IS PERMITTED ONLY WHERE IT IS PERMITTED TO SMOKE; TO SMOKE;

c)c) irons are not left plugged in irons are not left plugged in unattended; and unattended; and

d)d)everything is safe with no everything is safe with no danger of fire. danger of fire.

Fire picket duties


4.4. During meals, the fire picket will During meals, the fire picket will wear the dress of the day and not wear the dress of the day and not leave the floor for more than 45 leave the floor for more than 45 minutes. He will find somebody to minutes. He will find somebody to take his duty while gone. take his duty while gone.

5.5. At lights out, the fire picket shall At lights out, the fire picket shall make sure that there is no danger make sure that there is no danger of fire on the floor. of fire on the floor.

6.6. All personal kit and cubicle items All personal kit and cubicle items (garbage cans, lamps, etc.) will be (garbage cans, lamps, etc.) will be placed as for morning inspection. placed as for morning inspection.

7.7. At no time will anything block the At no time will anything block the entrance to the cubicle. entrance to the cubicle.

Fire picket duties


8.8. the fire picket must inform the fire picket must inform their relief within its room and their relief within its room and bed for them to be awakened bed for them to be awakened 15 minutes before the start of 15 minutes before the start of their tours. their tours.

9.9. The orange helmet and The orange helmet and flashlight will remain in the fire flashlight will remain in the fire picket's cubicle for the night picket's cubicle for the night after lights out. after lights out.

10.10.If at any time the fire picket If at any time the fire picket has a question or problem, call has a question or problem, call the duty officer. the duty officer.

Fire picket duties


Do you have any

questions?

Question 1

What must you do What must you do when you have finished when you have finished ironing? ironing?


Answer 1

Give the iron to Give the iron to someone directly or someone directly or unplug it. unplug it.


Question 2

Are you allowed to Are you allowed to smoke in your tent?smoke in your tent?


Answer 2

No.No.


Question 3

Are you allowed to Are you allowed to shine your boots using shine your boots using the burn method?the burn method?


Answer 3

No.No.


Question 4What is the dress of the What is the dress of the fire picket while in fire picket while in quarters?quarters?


Answer 4Coveralls over the dress Coveralls over the dress of the day with orange of the day with orange helmet and flashlight.helmet and flashlight.


The response of the person who notices the fire is critical. This person may be in the middle of performing their duties or simply passing by. They have a significant impact on the resulting events. It is essential to be aware of and able to take the immediate action required to raise the alarm and fight the fire. It is very important to raise the alarm as quickly as possible, as the size of a fire can double every eight seconds.

INTRODUCTION

Procedures to Follow in Case Procedures to Follow in Case of Fireof Fire

The person who notices a fire must take the following action:

1. There are many different ways to raise the alarm so that everyone is aware of the situation and follows the applicable procedure. The following methods must be used on this base:

Raise the Alarm


a)a) Verbal alarmVerbal alarmi. Yell “Fire, fire, fire in the

LOCATION.” This way, everyone near the affected area will know that there is a fire and be able to evacuate the area. Repeat the verbal alarm until the electronic alarm or bell is activated.

Raise the Alarm


b)b) Alert the fire departmentAlert the fire departmenti. To do this, simply activate the fire

alarm in the school building or call the fire department using a telephone. It is advised always to call the fire department to ensure that the alert has been received and to provide further details about the fire (location, type, etc.).

ii.ii. 9‑1‑1 can be reached from any 9‑1‑1 can be reached from any telephone.telephone.

Raise the Alarm


1.1. In a subsequent lesson, you In a subsequent lesson, you will learn how to use fire will learn how to use fire extinguishers correctly. You extinguishers correctly. You will also learn when they will also learn when they should and should not be used.should and should not be used.

Fight the Fire


1. Ensure that no one is in the affected area, and close all the doors and windows to slow down the spread of fire and smoke.

2. Report to the commanding officer on site in the assembly area if the fire is too large to be extinguished. If the fire has been put out, remain on site, close enough to see if the fire breaks out again, but far enough away to avoid inhaling smoke.

3. In the field, the same principle applies: raise the verbal alarm, and then activate the alarm system. This procedure will be explained to you in the training area.

Evacuate the Area and Contain the Fire


4. When you notify the fire department, you must express yourself clearly and do your best to provide all of the necessary information: a) Identify yourself;b) Indicate the location of the fire

(building, section, floor, etc.);c) Indicate the size and type of the fire;d) Indicate the location where you will

be gathered after evacuation, when the fire department response team arrives.



5.5. All of the relevant guidelines All of the relevant guidelines are provided in your fire picket are provided in your fire picket notebook, and you are all notebook, and you are all responsible for reading and responsible for reading and understanding them. understanding them.



1.1. Off-duty hoursOff-duty hoursa)a) Gather in the area specified in the Gather in the area specified in the

fire orders indicated in the building fire orders indicated in the building where you are. where you are.

b)b) The “senior” of each platoon will The “senior” of each platoon will take charge of operations and take charge of operations and make the call. Absences will be make the call. Absences will be reported to the sergeant or the reported to the sergeant or the duty master corporal.duty master corporal.

Assembly of Personnel


2.2. On-duty hoursOn-duty hoursa)a) Gather in the area specified in the Gather in the area specified in the

fire orders indicated in the building fire orders indicated in the building where you are.where you are.

b)b) Report to the supervisor on site.Report to the supervisor on site.

Assembly of Personnel


1.1. Preparatory alarmPreparatory alarma)a) Evacuation – Buildings must be Evacuation – Buildings must be

evacuated in the following two evacuated in the following two cases: when the fire poses an cases: when the fire poses an immediate threat, or when the fire immediate threat, or when the fire does not pose an immediate does not pose an immediate threat, but the situation threat, but the situation progressively worsens.progressively worsens.

Alarm Types


2. Alarm signala) If the evacuation order is given or the

general alarm sounds: signal 3‑3‑3 (3 signals spaced ½ second apart and 1 ½ seconds between each group of 3 signals), you must do the following:i. If you are in bed, get up;ii. Dress appropriately for the weather outside

and close your window;iii. Comply with the order and evacuate the floor

by taking the designated stairs down to the ground floor;

iv. Stay calm and follow the procedures;v. Gather in platoons in the large parking area

and follow the instructions you are given.

Alarm Types


Do you have any

questions?

Question 1

What is the first thing What is the first thing you must do when you you must do when you notice a fire?notice a fire?

Procedures to Follow in Case of FireProcedures to Follow in Case of Fire

Answer1

Raise the alarm. Raise the alarm.

Procedures to Follow in Case of FireProcedures to Follow in Case of Fire

Do you have any

questions?

Question 1

What is the purpose of the base and unit fire orders?

Question 2

Are you allowed to leave your backpack in front of the emergency exit while you arrange your belongings?

Question 3

Name a few fire prevention principles.

Question 4

How must you remove loose threads from your uniform?

Question 5

What is the first thing you must do when you notice a fire?


Answer 1

The purpose of the base and unit fire orders is to ensure that a procedure is applied in the event of a fire.

Answer 2

No. Emergency exits must be kept clear at all times.

Answer 3

Pay attention to what you are doing, be careful, think about what you are doing and follow procedures.

Answer 4

Using scissors or nail clippers.

Answer 5

Raise the alarm.



Course: BMQ (P Res)

EO: 014.03 c-d

Rank/Name:

Time:

1. Prevent fire by complying with fire prevention principles

2. Burning shoe wax3. Burning uniform threads4. Smoking policy5. Using irons6. Unit fire orders, Emergency exits7. Fire picket duties 8. Procedures to follow in case of fire

References: National Fire Code of Canada;Unit fire orders;Criminal Code of Canada.

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