PREPPERGIRL.UK: FIRE SAFETY

Looking at fire safety in the home. This article is a look at relevant safety, what we covered, and not advice, check with your appropriate regulatory service / fire safety supplier for professional advice.

DETECTION

Smoke alarms. Fit on each level and test regular.

Heat alarms. Ideal for areas where smoke detectors are impractical such as kitchens, again test regular.

Make a heat detector.

This does not replicate / replace a certified unit

APPLIANCES

Numerous items exist, in the main suitable for minor fires.

ESCAPE

Have a plan, ensure everybody knows it, practice regular. Get out, stay out, call the professionals.

RESPIRATION

Smoke / escape hood.

Dräger Parat, other brands available, this model has an eight year life span, eighteen if filter is replaced. Offers up to 15 minutes protection and can be donned easily in around six seconds. Be aware of cheap versions of which the price and specifications do not add up.

SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) Especially suitable for when the lack of breathable air is not suited for a standard smoke hood. The Dräger CF10 escape hood, provides 10 minutes of breathable air automatically once removed and donned. Both hood and masked models available, specifications vary.

INCORRECT OR UNTRAINED USE OF SCBA CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Other considerations perhaps.

Upstairs? Flat ?

Fire doors / intumescent strips ?

Emergency lighting. Useful even in the case of night power failure. Two types, maintained and non maintained. Non maintained always on, maintained come on in an emergency.