Rainbow Fire Protection Services

Great information for anyone with a home! https://firesmartbc.ca/

I am taking all precautions while still maintaining service to my clients, especially Island Health sites. Stay safe out there. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//covid-/essential-services-covid-19

Here Are a Few More Holiday Fire Facts: -One of every three home Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. -Christmas tree fires are more likely to be serious, resulting in death once in every 31 occurrences (compared to an average of one death per 144 total reported home fires).... -A heat source too close to the tree causes 25% of all Christmas tree fires. -December is the peak time of year for home candle fires. -One-third of all candle fires start in the bedroom.

Information to help on prevention of urban related forest fires https://www2.gov.bc.ca//wildfire-stat/prevention/firesmart

Here are some useful pointers to prevent a fire occurring in your home this Christmas; Decorations can catch fire easily. Do not hang decorations or cards too close to lights. Overloading a plug socket can overload the main electrical circuit in the house which can ultimately lead to a fire. Never use more than one adaptor/extension lead in each socket.... Ensure your smoke alarm is in the centre of the room, and check the battery regularly. Turn decorative lights and tree lights off at night and when you leave the house. If left on, unattended, for a long period of time the bulbs can over heat and cause a fire. When lights are switched on make sure that none of the bulbs are touching paper or fabric decorations. Candles give a great Christmas feel, make sure they are on a non-flammable surface, upright and well away from decorations. If you are having a real Christmas tree, make sure it is a freshly cut one. If the needles fall off it is too dry. Make sure to stand your tree in sand with water in it to ensure it does not dry out, leaving it less susceptible to catching fire. Do not hang stocking or decorations over a working fireplace, sparks and heat can set them on fire. Always use a fire guard. Always use an ashtray if smoking, and do not leave a lit cigarette in an ashtray. See more

Within 30 seconds, a dry Christmas tree can completely engulf your room in flames. Everybody needs to see this!

Fire Drill for Workplace, Building & Home Fire Safety Whether you work in large office building, a daycare centre, a warehouse or even a small retail outlet, a fire drill is an important part of a workplace fire protection and fire safety evacuation plan. In a previous post we talked about the importance of having a fire safety plan in place. In fact its mandated under the BC Fire Code for most public buildings.... One aspect of a fire safety plan is the fire drill. Most workplaces require at least annual fire drills. Some places, such as schools, daycare centres, and large assembly areas, require monthly or quarterly fire drills. These are organized and executed by fire safety supervisors. Appoint a Workplace Fire Warden, Floor Warden or Fire Safety Supervisor Whether you call them fire wardens, safety supervisors or the fire committee, these are the people who have been appointed by management to take control in the event of a fire or other evacuation-related emergency. Each workplace within a building will have designated safety supervisors. For large businesses, its common to have a fire warden in each department, often the department manager or floor manager, or someone else who works in a managerial capacity. They will organize and execute the fire drill. So whats the purpose of a workplace fire drill? Fire Drills to Assess Fire Safety Personnel Fire Warden, Supervisor and Floor Manager Most people assume the objective of a fire drill is to make sure occupants know how to get out of a building quickly. Of course, thats important. However, the primary objective is to test fire safety supervisors to ensure theyre following fire evacuation procedures correctly and quickly! Fire Drill Procedures and Safety Checklist Whats Involved In a Fire Drill? A comprehensive fire drill involves a re-enactment of a fire or emergency situation including the activation of the fire alarm system. The following steps and procedures by one or more fire safety supervisors are to be followed and assessed by monitors. Supervisors should know what their particular tasks are. Alert Fire Department of the Fire Intercom Announcement Tell Occupants to Evacuate the Building Assess whether fire is local and extinguishable. If so grab extinguishers or proper suppression devices Monitor the escape route to ensure it is obstacle-free. If impeded, alert occupants to take secondary route or remove impediment if easily removable Assist vulnerable occupants ie those with mobility or respiratory issues with complete evacuation. meet with occupants at designated exterior meet-up point to do a head count Thats basically it. Per BC Fire Code, the fire drill must be documented, indicating date and personnel involved. Organization and planning are key to both the fire drill and the real thing. Once the fire drill is finished, its important for supervisors and monitors to do a follow up to critique performance and discuss unforeseen issues.

Make Sure Your Fire Protection Plan Is Up to Date Every year, thousands of buildings across the country are damaged and lives are tragically lost as a result of poor fire protection planning. You hope a fire will never break out in your building, but are you prepared just in case emergency strikes? If its been awhile since you thought about your fire protection plan, make sure its up to date with these tips. Its the smartest way to usher in the new year! Create an Evacuati...Continue reading

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