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Know What to Do in Case of Fire in your Business

As a business owner, you are aware of the degree of damage a fire tragedy can cause you. This is why, you ensure that you have almost every kind of fire preventive measure covered to protect your business from fire risks.

For one, you have installed essential fire safety tools such as smoke alarms, fire hoses, and fire extinguishers. Not only that, you also see to it that there is regular inspection of the safety equipment down to their smallest parts like hose tubing and nozzles.

However, it is important to realize that doing these things and more will not make your business invincible to a fire accident. Because of this, apart from fire preventive measures, you also need to be prepared if ever a fire accident does happen in your business. Knowledge and skills on what to do in case of fire can make a difference between a small misfortune and a big tragedy.

First, if you discover a fire in your business, you should do three things. First, call up the fire department and report the incident. Second, determine whether you can fight the fire or just flee the scene.

You can fight the fire with the layflat fire hose or fire extinguisher nearest you if the fire is still small and not quickly spreading. Third, sound the fire alarm to alert the people in the business premises.

On the other hand, concentrate on evacuating and having everyone else leave the premises if you deem that the fire is already large and is getting out of hand. This is the kind of fire that you would not be able to put out so just leave it to the professionals. Doing so will only endanger your life.

Moreover, you should only attempt to extinguish the small fire if you are confident about your firefighting skills. It will not help to read the hose reel instructions the last minute. If ever this is the case, you just need to get out of the place as soon as you can.

In the UK, when calling the fire service, you need to dial 999, although other emergency numbers like 911 and 112 as also programmed to direct you to the emergency services. Once you get in touch with an emergency personnel, give important information such as the exact location of the fire, type of fire, location of any trapped persons, and any hazardous substances that may be involved in the fire.

Even if you have managed to put out a small fire with the fire hose or fire extinguisher installed in your business premises, you should still call up the fire service to ensure that no fire will re-ignite any minute. Nobody should be allowed to enter the area until the fire brigade announces that it is safe to return.

No one wishes for a fire to happen. For business owners like you who try to avoid accidents like this by practicing fire preventive measures and by installing high quality safety tools like Chubb fire extinguishers and Norsen hose reel, it is still important to have proper knowledge and skills on what to do in case of a fire.