Fire is a common natural disaster that can occur at any time and in any place, causing serious loss of life and property. Fire is very hazardous, so we need to master some basic fire prevention knowledge to reduce the occurrence and loss of fire.
1. Fire hazards.
Fire refers to uncontrollable flames and smoke caused by combustion, which can lead to serious consequences such as people**, destruction of buildings, or damage to property. The hazards of fire come from the following aspects:
1.Personnel**: When a fire breaks out, the fire spreads quickly, the smoke fills, and personnel can easily be trapped in the fire, resulting in personnel**.
2.Destruction of buildings: Fires can cause buildings to burn and collapse, resulting in the destruction of buildings.
3.Property damage: Fires can cause damage to property, including homes, furniture, appliances, and more.
2. Cause of fire.
There are many reasons for the occurrence of fires, mainly including the following:
1.Electrical equipment failure: Electrical equipment failure is one of the main causes of fire, because many electrical equipment needs to use power supply, if the circuit is short-circuited, the wire is aging, etc., it will cause a disaster.
2.Open flames: Open flames are another common cause of fires, including tobacco, lighters, candles, matches, etc.
3.Gas leaks: Gas leaks are one of the risk factors that lead to fires, especially when using gas stoves in the kitchen, pay attention to gas leaks.
4.Human causes: Human causes are also one of the main causes of fires, such as smoking, littering cigarette butts, and pulling wires.
3. Fire prevention knowledge.
In order to reduce the occurrence and loss of fires, we should master some basic fire prevention knowledge, including the following aspects:
1.Install smoke alarms: Smoke alarms are an important piece of equipment for fire prevention, which can detect fire hazards early and remind people to take necessary measures.
2.Standardize the use of electricity: When using electrical equipment, it should be used correctly in accordance with the instructions, do not connect the wires privately, and do not use electrical equipment for a long time.
3.Safe use of fire: When using an open flame in your home, you must be extra careful and never place the flame near flammable materials such as paint, alcohol, etc.
4.Gas safety: When using a gas stove, pay attention to check whether the gas pipeline is leaking and keep it well ventilated.
5.Fire-fighting equipment: There should be some basic fire-fighting equipment at home, such as fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher pots, etc. In the event of a fire, measures can be taken to extinguish the source as soon as possible.
Fourth, self-help. In the unfortunate event of a fire, we should take timely countermeasures to reduce the loss of people and property. When the fire is out of control, we need to take quick self-rescue measures.
1.Stay calm: In the event of a fire, the first thing to do is to stay calm, don't panic, and avoid being frightened by the fire.
2.Judging the situation: In the fire scene, the escape route and method should be decided according to the size of the fire and the surrounding environment.
3.Escape: If the fire is large, evacuate the fire quickly. Choose the shortest and safest escape route, breathe as lightly as possible, and hide to safety. Avoid staying indoors or in confined spaces such as stairwells to avoid getting trapped by smoke and fire.
4.Wet towel: If you can't escape the fire, try to cover your mouth and nose with a wet towel to reduce the amount of harmful gases you inhale.
5.Windows: If you're trapped in a high-rise building, you can use the windows to call out for help and wave your clothes outwards to get attention.
6.Call for help: If trapped in a fire, shout for help to get the attention of volunteers and firefighters.
In conclusion, self-rescue is one of the skills that must be mastered in the event of a fire. When the fire is out of control, stay calm and choose the safest escape route according to the situation to buy yourself and your family more time to survive. At the same time, it is necessary to ask for help from firefighters and volunteers in time, so that they can take rescue measures in time, extinguish the fire source as soon as possible, and reduce the loss of personnel and property.