Fire explanation and demonstration Mike Walford BRE Group Ltd - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Fire explanation and demonstration Mike Walford BRE Group Ltd

IOSH Fire explanation and Demonstration 17 May 2018 Michael Walford, Reaction to Fire, BRE Global Part of the BRE Trust

Introduction to the day Explain the Fire Ambassadors programme Give brief intro to fire safety Demonstrations New Fire of London presentation Fire Extinguishers

Fire Ambassador Programme

Fire Statistics United Kingdom 2012/13

How does a fire start? • Fuel + Oxidant → Products + Heat Heat Oxidant (air) Fuel

Heat transfer • Conduction • Radiation • Convection

Prevention: identifying ignition risks • Arson • Smoking • Cooking • Electrical • Candles

Protection • Big fires start off as small fires • But remember that a small fire can turn into a big fire very suddenly

Demonstrations

Vertical fire spread Windsor Castle, 1992

Jam Jar Lid

Wood

Nightlight in overload

Nightlight in overload Harrow Court, Stevenage 2005

Floating Candle

Vertical fire spread - stair carpet test

Fire spread on vertical surfaces Stardust nightclub in Artane, Dublin, 1981 - flashover recreation

Electricity can cause fires

Fire of London – Spread across Roofs

Fire of London – Spread across rubble

Floating Teabag

Fire extinguisher or fire blanket use DO NOT • Put yourself in danger • Risk losing your escape route • Attempt to extinguish a big fire • Protect property unless you are certain it is safe to do so

Fire extinguisher or fire blanket use DO USE AN EXTINGUISHER OR FIRE BLANKET • To protect life • To ensure you have a way out • If it is safe to do so – if you are certain you have a way out • If the fire is small

Thank you and any remaining Questions Michael Walford Chemist Reaction to Fire - Passive BRE Global T: +44 (0) 1923 664927 E: Michael.Walford@bre.co.uk BRE, Garston, Watford WD25 9XX, UK