Action to be taken in the event of Fire

Action to be taken in the event of Fire

Following action need to be taken by individual on discovery of fire.

Reporting

On discovery of fire raise the alarm and shout loudly Fire, 

Fire. Fire

• Must alert everyone on board, no matter what 

time and how small the fire may be.

• Communicate through all available resources like 

telephone, mobile, shouting and two way radio etc

• Call for the help.

Note: Remain calm doesn’t be panic 

Tackle

• Try to tackle the fire and extinguish.

• DO NOT put yourself or others at risk

• Only tackle if you have the correct extinguisher 

• Only if you feel confident to do so

Note: Remember the rule of “PASS” while operating the fire 

extinguisher

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Be careful of wind direction. Always operate 

towards wind direction.

Evacuate

• If first aid fire fighting is unsafe or not enough.

• The heat and smoke become too much

• The extinguisher has run out.

• You must leave by the nearest safe route

• If possible close the doors, windows ,A/C so as 

to restrict the fire spreading

                             

REMEMBER:  personal safety is paramount