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FIRE SAFETY FOR FUNCTIONAL NEEDS POULATIONS. Whole Community Conference November 22, 2013. Our Mission.
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FIRE SAFETY FOR FUNCTIONAL NEEDS POULATIONS Whole Community Conference November 22, 2013
Our Mission “To promote and develop integrated collaborations to support the emergency preparedness requirements of Functional Needs individuals and organizations through research, education, planning and response programs.”
CHUG ARC Hero of the Year Award- Disaster Relief2009, 2010, 2012
Reality Check This presentation will not be like any fire safety training you have received. IT IS REALITY BASED! The Goal is to have you understand fire behavior and how you can save others and yourself. There will be some “STRONG” statements made, not meant to cause fear, but rather to appropriately prepare you and your family.
Functional Needs Defined “Populations whose members may have additional needs before, during, and after an incident in functional areas, including but not limited to: • maintaining independence, • communication, • transportation, • supervision, and • medical care.
Group Activity • maintaining independence, • communication, • transportation, • supervision, and • medical care. Identify the “Special Needs” of each Category during Fire!
Hollywood and TV has done a complete misrepresentation of FIRE!
The 3 States of Matter • Solid • Liquid • Gas • Example “Under Normal Temperatures and Pressures” –Water is a: • Solid= Ice • Liquid=Water • Gas= Steam
The 3 Phases of Fire Incipient Phase Free Burning Phase Smoldering Phase
Incipient Phase Oxygen not significantly decreased Small quantities of CO, CO2 & SO2 released Flame temperature at 1000 F Room temperature beginning to increase Survival Time_ First 1-5 minutes
Free Burning Phase Decreasing oxygen levels Superheated Air 1300 degrees One Breath will sear lungs Little chance of survival
Smoldering Phase Insufficient Oxygen Dense Smoke and Toxic Gases Intense heat cause more flammable gasses to be released Induction of oxygen causes back draft No chance of survival
What are the Hazards of Fire? Toxic Smoke and Gasses Superheated Gasses Extraordinarily High Temperatures NO Visibility Lack of Oxygen- CO binds with hemoglobin 1700 times faster than Oxygen Loss of Structural Integrity Confusion, Disorientation, Panic , Death
Fire Safety for Functional Needs Populations Why do Fire Fighters enter the building when everyone else should Evacuate? Functional Needs Populations have Specialized Rescue Needs! Fire Fighters NEED to know if Functional Needs Individuals are in the Structure!!! Functional needs Registries Reports to 911 Reports when on the Scene
Mobilization Issues If a “Loved One” wishes to live at home there are several things you can do to assist in Evacuation and/or Rescue. Remodel a first floor room to make an appropriate living space. Locate the room as close to an exit as possible. Identify the exit route. Build a ramp…even for a few stairs.
OPERATING A FIRE EXTINGUISHER • P. Pull and twist the pin • A Aim at the base of the fire • S Squeeze the trigger ( Extinguisher upright) • S Sweep from side to side (cover area of fire)
CARDINAL RULE CALL 911 AND GET OUT!
Rule 1 IF YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR PET! GET OUT! PETS HAVE AN INSTINCTUAL WAY OF SURVIVING!
Rule 2 DON’T WASTE A PRECIOUS SECOND LOOKING FOR VALUABLES! GET OUT!
Rule 3 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, IF A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS NOT CLOSE AT HAND AND YOU HAVE NOT HAD REGULAR TRAINING! REMEMBER EVERY SECOND COUNTS! GREASE OR OIL FIRES…DO NOT USE WATER…SMOTHER!!! GET OUT!
Rule 4 IF YOU ARE A CARE GIVER AND CANNOT ASSIST IN THE RESCUE . SAVE YOUR OWN LIFE! GET OUT!
Rule 5 IF YOUR NORMAL EXIT IS BLOCKED CHOOSE AN ALTERNATE! GET OUT!
Rule 6 VERY OFTEN FN RESIDENTS AND CHILDREN GET CONFUSED DURING FIRE AND SMOKE AND SEEK THE SAFETY OF A BEDROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. NEVER GO UP! GET OUT!
Rule 7 ONCE YOU ESCAPE NEVER EVER GO BACK IN THE HOUSE. THOSE WHO DO DIE! GET OUT!
Rule 8 SHELTER-IN PLACE SELECT AND IDENTIFY SAFE ROOMS WHERE FF’S CAN EFFECT A QUICK RESCUE IF YOU ARE TRAPPED!
Rule 9 SHELTER-IN PLACE IF EVERY POINT OF ESCAPE IS BLOCKED STAY ON THE PHONE AND TRY TO IDENTIFY 911 YOUR EXACT LOCATION.
Rule 10 REMEMBER EVERY SECOND COUNTS. NEVER DELAY ESCAPING FOR AND PERSONAL POSSESIONS NO MATTER HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GET OUT!
Rule 11 MAKE EVER EFFORT TO STAY ON THE CELL PHONE UNTIL FF’S ARRIVE AND LOCATE YOU. GET OUT!
Rule 12 EDITH= Exit Drills In The Home Practice Practice Practice! GET OUT!
Rule 13 • PREPARE A FIRE SAFETY KIT FOR SAFE ROOMS • Flash Light/Strobe Light/Glow Sticks • Cell Phone • Whistle • Rescue Sign for safe room windows - “HELP”
Rule 14 CLOSE ALL DOORS BEHIND YOU WHILE ESCAPING! OR IF YOU ARE TRAPPED , CLOSE DOOR IMMEDIATELY.
Rule 15 IF THE DOOR AND DOOR HANDLE IS HOT TO TOUCH DO NOT OPEN, SHELTER-IN-PLACE , UNTIL FF’S CAN RESCUE!
Rule 16 PREDESIGNATE A REUNIFICATION LOCATION FOR ANY EMERGENCY. INVOLVE NEIGHBORS IN THE PLANNING! Reunify
Rule 17 IF A PERSON CATCHES FIRE YOU MUST MAKE A QUICK EFFORT TO EXTINGUISH! Use Copious amounts of water. Hose, Buckets, etc Stop, drop and roll Smother with a wool or flame retardant blanket Use an ABC extinguisher! EXTINGUISH
Is there such a thing as “Spontaneous Human Combustion”? In 31 years, I have only suspected it once, but as an arson investigator it turned out to be a combination of smoking and alcohol consumption.
Case Study- First Responders Typically first responders DO NOT receive training on caring for Functional Needs Populations!!!!
High Rise Considerations Plan Ahead Do Not Use elevators Use Designated Escape routes Go DOWN the Stairs and out of the Building Do not leave doors open Do not impede FF’s If door is hot to touch do not exit. If you have a phone call 911 with exact location
Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment Anyone is welcome to try it on and have a picture taken------Sent world wide via the web! LOL
