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Fire Cadets Induction Handbook

Week 5 Resource


Fire Cadets Induction Handbook Absences

Please make sure you know how and who to contact if you are going to be absent from Fire Cadets and write it in the box below.

Code of Conduct

Your signed Code of Conduct (a copy is inserted into this booklet) now forms a contract which you have agreed to follow at all times whilst taking part in Fire Cadets activities.

The 5 Stages of the Discipline Procedure:

Stage 1 - Verbal warning Stage 2 - First written warning Stage 3 - Second written warning Stage 4 - Final written warning Stage 5 – Dismissal


Safety Words of Command

STILL – Used with maximum force by any Cadet or Instructor in an emergency situation i.e. to prevent an accident. Everyone must remain exactly where they are and perfectly still, unless they need to take evasive action to avoid the danger.

REST - Used by an Instructor when carrying out a drill to stop the drill for any reason (usually to point out a mistake). Cadets must remain still until given further instruction by the Officer in Charge.

CARRY ON - Given by an Instructor after “Rest” or “Still” – Cadets should carry on with what they were doing.

STAND FROM UNDER – Given by anybody who has to lower equipment from a height when there is a risk that it might strike someone or when equipment is accidentally dropped from a height.

Hazards, Risks and Control Measures

HAZARD RISK CONTROL MEASURE

A possible source of danger

A possible situation resulting from exposure to the danger

An action that can be taken to reduce the risk of danger

E.g. Fire

E.g. Getting burnt

E.g. Wear full PPE

Fire Cadets PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Fire Cadets are issued with the following PPE:

Drill suit

Safety boots

Gloves

Helmet

Fire Cadets Induction Handbook Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms provide a home with an early warning of fire.

It is recommended that a smoke alarm should be fit on every level of a house.

Smoke alarms shouldn’t be placed in or near kitchens or bathrooms where smoke or steam can set them off by accident.

The ideal position is on the ceiling, in the middle of a room, and on the hallway and landing, so the alarm can be heard throughout the home.

Smoke alarms should be tested ONCE A WEEK – push the button in the middle until the alarm sounds.

Smoke alarms should be cleaned from dust and fluff once a month.

If a smoke alarm starts to beep on a regular basis, the batteries need to be replaced immediately. Otherwise, regular batteries should be changed in smoke alarms once a year.

Strobe light and vibrating-pad alarms are available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Main Causes of Fire in a Home

Cigarettes and smoking materials

Cooking

Electricals

Candles

Fires and Heaters

Every home should be prepared by making an escape plan that everyone knows. Exits should be kept clear and the best route is the normal way in and out of a home. A second route should be considered in case the first one is blocked.


Bedtime Routine

1. Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading. A standard house door

will hold back fire for approximately 10 minutes.

2. Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on, like a freezer.

3. Check the cooker is turned off.

4. Don’t leave the washing machine on.

5. Turn heaters off and put up fireguards.

6. Put candles and cigarettes out properly.

7. Make sure exits are kept clear.

8. Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them.

In the Event of a Fire

Keep calm and act quickly, shout “FIRE!” to alert everyone in the house.

Exit via your normal route, e.g. the front door. Don’t waste time investigating what’s happened or rescuing valuables.

If there’s smoke, keep low where the air is clearer.

Before you open a door check if it’s warm. If it is, don’t open it – fire is on the other side. If it is safe to do so, close doors you pass on the way out.

If you can’t get out of the house, get everyone into one room, ideally with a window and a phone. Dial 999 and put bedding around the bottom of the door to block out the smoke, then open the window and call “HELP FIRE”. If you’re on the ground or first floor, you may be able to escape through a window. Lower yourself down carefully - don’t jump.

Once outside NEVER go back inside.

Call 999 immediately using a mobile, public phone or neighbour’s telephone.

GET OUT STAY OUT CALL 999


Fire Triangle

For combustion or burning to occur, 3 elements must be combined to produce a chemical reaction. These elements must be present at the start and throughout the process of burning to enable fire to exist. They are oxygen, heat and fuel.

OXYGEN + HEAT + FUEL = FIRE

If you remove one of these elements, the triangle will collapse, the fire will die out. Therefore, there are 3 ways to extinguish a fire:

1. SMOTHERING - Removal or limitation of OXYGEN 2. COOLING - Removal or limitation of HEAT 3. STARVATON - Removal or limitation of FUEL

Smoke

Smoke is the product of the chemical reaction that occurs when the 3 elements of combustion are combined together to create fire. Smoke is lighter than air so in a building it rises to the ceiling where it then spreads across, before spreading downwards.

More people are killed from the smoke produced by a fire, than from the flames of a fire. Some of the effects of smoke inhalation:

1. Coughing 2. Temporary blindness 3. Dizziness 4. Starves the brain of oxygen 5. Death


Fire Cadet

Equipment Hose

Delivery hose is used for: Delivering water

Length: 12m

Diameter: 45mm

Method of storing: Rolled

Coupling Type: Instantaneous

Method of Securing: Pull release spring loaded plungers

Female Coupling Lug (Pull Release) Male Coupling


Stand Pipe, Key & Bar

Material: Aluminium alloy

Height: 1m (approx)

Connection: Round thread (female)

Outlet: Double or Single

Securing Method: Twist release spring loaded plunger

Double Headed Stand Pipe:

Twist Release Spring Loaded Plungers

Blank Cap

Securing Chain

Pull Release Spring Loaded Plungers

Reflective Safety Markings

Key and Bar

Material: Aluminium

Connection: Square socket

Bar: Tapered end


Branch

For delivery hose

Type: AWG Hand Controlled

Coupling: 62.5mm Male (Instantaneous)

Nozzle Size: 12.5mm

Length: 450mm

Flow Pattern: Jet / Spray / Off

Nozzle Control Lever Male Coupling


Hydrant

A hydrant is simple fitting designed to allow the connection of fire service equipment to water mains.

FH or Fire Hydrant on the lid Under the lid:

An arrow and the word ‘open’ to indicate the direction of opening

Think: ‘Right to tight’

‘Left to lose’

Spindle

Male Outlet

False Spindle

Operation: Flush before use

Open & close slowly (prevents damage) Replace outlet cap after use

Outlet Cap

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