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Fire Prevention: How Do Fires Start?

Fire can start when a source of heat or ignition combines with a fuel source and oxygen. An organization's fire emergency plan outlines procedures to follow in case of a fire, which include raising alarms, evacuating via designated routes, and reporting to assembly points. Employees should be aware of fire risks and prevention measures like ensuring clear escape routes and properly storing flammables.

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Fire Prevention: How Do Fires Start?

Fire can start when a source of heat or ignition combines with a fuel source and oxygen. An organization's fire emergency plan outlines procedures to follow in case of a fire, which include raising alarms, evacuating via designated routes, and reporting to assembly points. Employees should be aware of fire risks and prevention measures like ensuring clear escape routes and properly storing flammables.

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Fire Prevention

Fire can cause injury, death and damage to property. The UK’s Fire and Rescue Service (FRS)
responds to emergency 999 calls in the event of fire.

An organisation’s Fire Emergency Plan explains the procedures to follow in the event of a fire.

How do fires start?

• heat – a source of ignition, eg faulty or misused electrical equipment


• fuel – something that will burn, eg soft furnishings, dry waste or packaging materials
• oxygen – found in the atmosphere, eg natural airflow through doors
and windows from air-conditioning systems.

If any one of these is missing, a fire cannot start. It is important that steps are taken to avoid the three
coming together and thereby reduce the chances of a fire occurring.

What you can do to prevent fire:

• read the Fire Emergency Plan and be aware of your escape routes
• attend fire safety training
• keep fire doors shut at all times (or, if held open on automatic releases, keep them clear)
• ensure escape routes are clear
• close windows and doors at night
• report any damage to fire detection, warning or fire fighting equipment
• if you see, or smell smoke, raise the alarm and investigate immediately
• be aware of the risks from any flammable, highly combustible or hazardous materials
used or stored on the premises.

You should know:

• how and where to raise the alarm (for example by operating the nearest fire
alarm call point) arrangements for calling the Fire and Rescue Service
• location of, and where appropriate, how to use fire-fighting equipment
• location of escape routes
• if you are responsible for any visitors on site, how to direct them to a fire exit
• how to open emergency doors
• your assembly point
• the authorised procedure for a return to the workplace
• fire drill arrangements.
Fire Prevention
What to do in case of fire:

• operate the fire alarm usually at the nearest fire alam call point
• follow your organisation’s fire emergency and evacuation procedures
• contact the Fire and Rescue Service if you
are designated to do this
• use the correct type of portable fire
extinguisher (if safe to do so and you have
received training) to try and put out a small
fire but do not take personal risks
• where appropriate, stop machines and
processes and isolate power supplies
• if there are fire wardens/marshals on site,
always follow their instructions
• evacuate the premises using the nearest
designated fire evacuation route or alternative
route do not use the lift unless it is designated
as a fire lift
• report to the assembly point.

Employees must co-operate with their employers to ensure the workplace is


safe from fire and its effects. They must not do anything that will
place themselves or other people at risk.

Note - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 imposes a legal requirement to
prevent fires and reduce the risk of fire, and places a legal duty on both the employer and
employees for fire safety.

Remember: If you have any concerns about fire safety, then speak to your supervisor or safety
representative.

Legislation and resources

• Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974


• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
• Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
• INDG370: Fire and Explosion. How Safe is Your Workplace?

Additional Information

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has created an online facility highlighting the occurrence,
outcomes and associ- ated safety and fire prevention messages from real fires; see
www.blackmuseum.info

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