Especialidades JA/Seguridad ante incendios/Respuestas

Seguridad ante incendios

Nivel de destreza

1

Año

2012

Version

06.11.2024

Autoridad de aprobación

Asociación General

1

Tener la especialidad de Alerta roja.

Para consejos e instrucciones, véase Alerta roja.

2

Visitar a un parque de bomberos o escuchar a un bombero hablar con su club o escuela.

3

Organizar y hacer un simulacro de incendios en la escuela, el templo, u otro edificio público. Desarrollar un mapa de escape para uno de los edificios. ¿Qué información debe tener el mapa de escape?

4

Contestar las siguientes preguntas sobre los detectores de humo y monóxido de carbono:

4a

¿Qué es un detector de humo y cómo funciona?

4b

¿Dónde se deben colocar detectores de humo en la casa?

4c

¿Qué es un detector de monóxido de carbono y cómo funciona?

4d

¿Dónde se deben colocar detectores de monóxido de carbono en la casa?

5

Contestar las siguientes preguntas sobre los extintores:

5a

Conocer y comprender las diferentes clases de fuego y los extintores necesarios para apagarlos.

Class A

Class A fires are fires with fuels that are normal combustibles. These include wood, clothing, etc. They can be extinguished many different ways. Common extinguishing methods include water. Extinguishers that can be used to extinguish Class A fires are A and ABC extinguishers.

Class B

Class B fires are fires that involve fuels including oil, gas, kerosene, etc. These fires require more effort and much different methods to put them out. Common extinguishing methods are B and ABC extinguishers. However, if not available, any soil not soaked in the above liquids will do.

Class C

Class C fires are fires that involve electricity. It can have any fuel. It is best to put this fire out by first shutting off the source of electricity. This turns the fire into either a Class A, B, or K fire, which can then be put out as prescribed for each class.

If the power cannot be turned off for some reason. Use B, C, or ABC extinguishers. DO NOT USE WATER! YOU WILL BE ELECTROCUTED! After extinguishing the fire, you still have the issue of dangerous electrical current to deal with, along with the possibility of the fire reigniting. Call proper authorities immediately if the problem cannot be solved.

Class D

Class D fires are combustible metals. These burn because of chemical interaction. An example of this would be sodium and water. Sodium reacts violently when water is introduced. Class D extinguishers vary for each combustible metal. If you have a combustible metal in a work environment, OSHA (in the United States) requires that you have the proper extinguishing agent on hand to deal with any combustion. Never use water to extinguish Class D fires. There are safer methods of extinguishing, such as Class D extinguishers.

Class K

Class K fires are a newer classification used specifically for cooking oils. Water should not be used to extinguish Class K fires. Oil floats on top of water and the reacts violently with the cold water, splashing everywhere, thus spreading the fire beyond the original confines of a pot or pan. Class K extinguishers are available. However, often an extinguishing system is used instead of an extinguisher for Class K fires.

Fire Blanket

There should be one of these in every commercial kitchen. For controlling cooking oil and fats on fire. Also for wrapping a person on fire after they have Stopped Dropped Rolled.

Fire Hose

Some buildings have fire hoses for use on sold materials. Be aware to keep away spray from live electrics.

5b

Con la supervisión de un instructor calificado, saber cómo usar un extintor y apagar un fuego pequeño.

The instructor should be certified or at least work in an area that utilizes fire extinguishers often (such as an inspector or firefighter). The fire should be no bigger than one (1) cubic foot in size and should be in a safe area (like an empty parking lot). The acronym used for teaching the use of a fire extinguisher is PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep). Other countries may have their own acronyms for this. In New Zealand we use PTASS. Much the same as below with the added T= Test. Before you approach fire do a short test squeeze to ensure your extinguisher actually works.

• Pull the pin (sometimes a safety tab to keep the pin from falling out must be broken first).
• Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire.
• Squeeze the handle of the extinguisher to start spraying the extinguishing agent.
• Sweep the nozzle at the base of the fire until certain the fire is out.

5c

Conocer cuándo parar de intentar de apagar un fuego y evacuar. Discutir las razones de por qué es importante mantener una salida desobstruido.

You should always be facing the fire on your approach and retreat. This is so you can prepare for any sudden flare-ups. Also be aware that your extinguisher will only last about 60 seconds. If your you cannot get to within 2 or 3 metres of the fire base it is too big your you to attempt to put out. So this is why all doorways and stairs should be free of items that could trip you. Also consider that the room you are entering will have smoke covering the ceiling making any lighting ineffective. This layer of smoke will gradually become thicker and closer to the floor as the fire burns.

An escape route for yourself is extremely important to keep in mind when attempting to fight or extinguish a fire. If you become trapped while trying to be heroic, you have not helped emergency personnel. Instead, you have added to the things they must do. Now they have to find and try to save you as well as fight the fire.

5d

Inspeccionar apropiadamente un mínimo de cinco extintores en la escuela, el templo y otro edificio público. Dar un informe de la investigación al instructor o al grupo.

6

Saber qué buscar durante una inspección de seguridad ante incendios. Hacer una inspección de seguridad ante incendios de la casa y presentar sus hallazgos a sus padres. Hacer otra inspección de seguridad ante incendios de uno de los siguientes edificios y presentar sus hallazgos a los líderes de esa institución; estar preparado para dar sugerencias y contestar cualquier pregunta:

a. El templo

b. La escuela

c. Otro edificio público

7

¿Qué parámetros y precauciones se debe tomar antes de prender fuego en un campamento o de basura?

• Obtain the proper fire permits as required in your area.
• Clear a ten (10) foot area around the entire fire ground. Nothing should be in that ten-foot area. No trash, no leaves, no branches, and no contaminated earth. Let nothing that can burn be left in this area.
• Have enough extinguishing agent (water, dirt) nearby to completely extinguish the fire at its largest volume. Stir the coals to smother the fire on all sides.
• Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquid to start the fire.
• Do not allow children or adults to play with the fire once it is started.

8

Servir a la comunidad sobre seguridad ante incendios haciendo uno de los siguientes:

8a

Proveer baterías para los detectores de humo para la vecindad o la comunidad.

8b

Ayudar a un vecino anciano convertir su hogar seguro ante incendios.

8c

Participar en una campaña de aumentar conciencia de seguridad ante incendios en la vecindad o comunidad.

9

Discutir como los siguientes versículos bíblicos aplican a seguridad ante incendios, actualmente y espiritualmente:

9a

Isaías 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;

And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,

Nor shall the flame scorch you.
-- Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV)

9b

Santiago 3:5 y 6.

Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things.

See how great a forest a little fire kindles! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell.
-- James 3:5, 6 (NKJV)

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