Our School—A Happy Place - Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

The Fire Triangle: For a fire to occur, three elements must be present: Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen. Removing any one of these elements will extinguish the fire. This can be represented conceptually as: $\text{Fuel} + \text{Heat} + \text{Oxygen} \rightarrow \text{Fire}$.

Fire Extinguisher - The PASS Method: This is the standard procedure for using a fire extinguisher. $P$ stands for Pull the pin, $A$ for Aim at the base of the fire, $S$ for Squeeze the handle, and $S$ for Sweep from side to side.

Stop, Drop, and Roll: If a person's clothes catch fire, they should not run. Running provides more oxygen to the flames. They must Stop where they are, Drop to the ground, and Roll over and over to smother the fire.

Emergency Evacuation: Schools conduct regular fire drills to ensure students know the quickest and safest route to the 'Assembly Point'. During an emergency, one must never use elevators, as a power failure could trap people inside.

First Aid for Burns: Minor burns should be treated by holding the affected area under cool running water for at least $10$ to $15$ minutes. Do not apply ice, butter, or ointments immediately as they can trap heat.

Prevention of Electrical Fires: Fires often start from short circuits or overloaded sockets. It is important to ensure that the total electrical load $L$ does not exceed the socket capacity $C$, represented as $L < C$.