Fire prevention and Control Programs

Introduction

This article examines the adverse impacts of fire outbreak such as loss of property and lives. Fire prevention and control programs are therefore aimed at protecting facility occupants. It helps protect property and prevent operational loss, as well as managing incidents in the event of outbreaks (Ross, 2011). The key objective is also embedded on preventing fire from occurring, and controlling it if it happens to occur. This forms a basic Principe in fire prevention.

General overview of the article

The article cites the presence of fire as based on three elements including fuel, air, and heat. Fire occurs when vapor concentration in the air is in the flammable range. Sources of fire may be solids or liquids that are highly flammable. Solids include materials such as alkali metals that ignite spontaneously when exposed to air. Highly flammable liquids give off vapor, which catches fire easily. Several considerations are made in determining the fire suppression principles including the availability of extinguishing facility and personnel, expected response time and the insurance policies. A communication system should be open in the various departments that are responsible for the fire prevention (Ross, 2011).

Risk assessment towards fire prevention begins with the identification of fire hazards in the facility such as flammable chemical storage, ignition sources, location and presence of fired and unfired pressure vessels combustibles and electric equipment. The article also elaborates on the need for developing and implementing fire prevention programs. It emphasizes on writing a program that clearly defines its purpose, scope, responsibilities and its essential elements. The program should consider fire principles, fire prevention programs and, above all, life safety. Safe evacuation of occupants must be ensured in case of fire outbreak. Fire alarms and extinguishers should regularly be inspected as well as sprinkler systems. Employees should also be trained on how to initiate a fire response and evacuation (Ross, 2011). Finally, the article shows the importance of advanced planning that ensures business continuity all geared to the reduction of losses.

Point of view

The article is conclusive as observed in its all involving dimensions meant to prevent fire outbreak. In the event of an outbreak, the article also provides the measures such as occupants’ evacuation through having set programs that train the employees on the cautionary measures. Having all the extinguisher facilities as outlined in the article means less time can be taken in the event of fire outbreak. Though fire outbreaks are unplanned, the various programs outlined such as a quick communication link with the department responsible for fire extinguishing can ensure minimal damage to the property or even loss of lives. This is what is outlined in the article hence bringing about no point of disproval with the information presented as far as precautionary measures are concerned. I concur with the fact that training employees on various fire prevention measures can not only reduce cases of fire outbreak, but also enable them to respond appropriately it case it occurs.

Conclusion

This article support for the material in question lacks disapproval due to its acceptance of the fact that fire outbreak is accidental hence unexpected. Bearing this in mind, the various programs outlined which should not only take care of the employees but also the properties, incorporates the insurance policies that are laid down in the hoping for the best but with the expectation of the worst.

References

Ross, P., E., (2011). Fire Prevention: A Guide to Protecting Employees and Property. Professional Safety, USA.