Fire can occur anywhere. Forests, houses, farm buildings, ships, enterprises, etc. are burning. The work of firefighters in any situation is very in demand. It is one thing to put out a small fire, quite another to put out a burning high-rise building or a flaming tanker.
Causes of Fire
The most frequent and main culprits of fires are people. Smoking in unsuitable places for this, poor wiring, improper operation and malfunction of electrical appliances, storage of explosive substances in the house. In production, fires lead to non-compliance with safety regulations when working with flammable liquids, and violation of the storage of flammable substances.
In winter, the causes of fires are New Year's holidays, during which tipsy or inexperienced pyrotechnicians try to independently launch a fireworks display. Also, often people are heated with fireplaces or electrical appliances, not considering the quality of the wiring. Often it is long obsolete, without a system for automatically knocking out traffic jams in the switchboard.
Sometimes fires occur during electric welding. In the suburban areas, the owners burn garbage near the house. Not to mention the special arson of enterprises to pay insurance sums.
Fire extinguishing
Fire extinguishing is a series of measures aimed at localization and elimination of the burning area. After an incoming signal to the remote control in the fire department, all units are ready to assist the population. The work of firefighters begins immediately after the call. The radiotelephone operator gives an alarm, and the first stage of eliminating the fire begins. This is the beginning of a team of hard work professionals. Having a permit in their hands, firefighters on the walkie-talkie find out the details of the incident, whether the electricity in the room is turned off, whether there are flammable objects in the apartment.
The head of the guard with himself has a plan to eliminate the fire, cards with the structure of this building, located nearby fire extinguishing means. Thanks to the plan developed by the operational structure of the fire department, it is easier to navigate the terrain, faster you can find the best way to eliminate the fire.
This is a significant help to the head of the unit in working with equipment, extinguishing agents and in commanding personnel. The planned and fulfilled actions of the rescue team are of great importance in eliminating the fire. This is a very important aspect. Therefore, the fire brigade is a close-knit team in which people perfectly understand each other. They know that the lives of comrades and people affected by the fire depend on their behavior, the courage of making decisions, and training staff.
Technical means of completing the task
When fulfilling the task, equipped fire engines leave the facility. Firefighters put on fireproof suits and respiratory tract protection. On board there are fire extinguishing agents, fire retractable ladders, multi-meter fireproof fire hoses. Firefighters communicate with each other using special communication devices.
Also in the cars there are means of providing first aid to people affected by the fire, medicines needed in such cases. If necessary, additional equipment or other support services are called. Firefighters are trained to use these tools. Only during constant trainings and classes in the training classes available in each fire department, professional skills are developed.
Fire Stages
The first step in extinguishing is the localization of fire. This is a set of measures aimed at limiting its action, stopping the spread of flame in other rooms. At this stage, they should evacuate the population, animals, take out valuable objects from the premises. Extinguishing methods are also determined and the means that will be used to end the fire are selected.
The second, main stage of eliminating the fire is the stage of extinguishing the fire. It includes the complete and irrevocable extinguishing of the flame, the elimination of favorable conditions for spontaneous ignition of the object again. The condition of the entire room is checked. The danger is the collapse of the roof. Until a full study of the causes of the fire and its consequences, residents are not allowed in the premises. Experts study the room and give a full report. If it is considered safe, then you can go inside.
In order to avoid a catastrophe and not to lose a roof over your head for a long period, you must follow safety measures.