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Fires are a real risk at Heathrow. They do happen and can potentially result in fatalities. From prevention, to raising the alarm and evacuation, this course will give you everything you need to stay safe and do the right thing. What's new for 2024? We've added: Guidance on how to use a fire extinguisher, How to support visitors or guests who may require additional assistance in an evacuation and Awareness of the fire risk posed by damaged or faulty lithium-ion batteries. There is also an assessment at the end of this course..

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Your role in fire prevention. Every year, the airport's fire and rescue service fight and prevent fires at Heathrow. We have at least one Fire Service call-out per day - that's over 360 every year. Around a quarter of those are for a fire or thermal event. Fires kill. We want to stop them from happening. Fire safety involves all of us. No exceptions. Let's look at what you can do to help prevent fires..

Preventing a fire A fire needs three things – fuel, heat and oxygen. Remove one element, and the fire can't spread. Without one of these elements, a fire can't start. That's why fire prevention is your first line of defence. You'll find out how to prevent fires in this section.

1. 1. PREVENT A FIRE The three leading causes of fires at Heathrow are cooking flare-ups, electrical faults, and discarded cigarettes. Let's look at some practical ways you can prevent fires from starting and spreading..

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PREVENT A FIRE Be aware of heat from devices. Lithium batteries found in laptops and devices can generate lots of heat. If left next to a fuel source, like paper or fabric, the heat from these devices can cause fires. To avoid a potential fire, all lithium batteries must be separated from other general and hazardous waste; and stored safely and securely, ready for collection by a reputable waste management company that specialises in battery recycling..

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PREVENT A FIRE Keep desk areas clear. Paper fuels a fire. By keeping your desk or work area clear, you reduce this source of fuel. Make sure you remove storage boxes or other combustibles from below or around your place of work..

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PREVENT A FIRE Switch off unnecessary electricals Heat or sparks from electrical devices can start fires. Switch off devices when your work area is unattended. Don't overload sockets with extension leads. Visually inspect electrical devices and report faults. If your role requires, keep a maintenance schedule for all fixed and portable electrical items in your working area..

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PREVENT A FIRE Keep fire doors closed Closed fire doors reduce the spread of fire. Never prop open or modify a fire door or alter its locking mechanism..

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PREVENT A FIRE Safely dispose of cigarette ends Always discard cigarettes into the cigarette bins provided. Do not put them in refuse or recycling bins. Always smoke or vape in designated smoking areas. Smoking/Vaping is illegal within Heathrow buildings..

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PREVENT A FIRE Avoid cooking flare-ups. Many fires start in kitchen areas. To prevent fires, never leave any form of cooking unattended. You should also: Check appliances in safe places within designated food preparation areas. Check electrical cables are in good condition. If your role requires, complete a weekly inspection of cooking appliances to check they're clean and in a good state of repair. One of the best fire prevention measures is maintaining a good awareness of your environment..

Know your safety signs. Another way to prevent fires is to follow the instructions on fire safety signs. Fire doors stop the spread of fire. But how do you identify one? Find out what to look out for in this short video..

Reporting faults. Heathrow has equipment designed to prevent fires..

TAKE ACTION Now you know more about fire prevention, how would you deal with these situations?.

Remind your colleague not to connect extension leads as this is a fire risk. Report it as a close call. Immediately switch the socket off at the wall..

TAKE ACTION The correct answer is all three. A daisy chain is a fire risk. A better way would be to intervene and advise your colleague of the risks and then switch off the plug at the wall. This keeps everyone safe. It is also important to report it as a close call. This helps the fire safety team to identify ways they can stop this from happening again..

Close it as best you can. See if you can do anything to fix it. Report it to the Engineering Help Centre..

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? If a fire door is visibly damaged, closing it may trap colleagues and passengers on the other side. Always report faulty and damaged equipment. Contact the Engineering Help Centre on 0208 976 6555 to report the faulty fire door..

Tell your manager. Offer to help them move some of their paperwork. Tell your colleague it’s a fire risk and encourage them to tidy their desk..

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? It's a good idea to tell your colleague that, not only does this look untidy, but it's a risk of fire. All this paper stacked up is a great source of fuel for a fire. Remove this element and a fire can't start..

Checklist: fire prevention. In this section, you discovered the risks posed by fires, how they start, what feeds them, and how you can prevent them. In the next section, you'll look at raising the alarm in the event of a fire and how quick thinking can save lives. First, look around your work area and go through the checklist..

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In the first section, you learned about your role in preventing fires. Unfortunately, fires do still happen and when they do, speed and clear thinking can save lives. You are responsible for your own safety. There is a dedicated Incident Management Team who will lead passengers to safety..

SEEING SMOKE OR FIRE. People sometimes act out of character in the event of a fire and might unexpectedly panic. How you respond will impact others around you, so it's important you make the right decisions. What's the first thing you would do if you saw a fire at Heathrow? Select one answer from the options listed here..

The first thing to do is alert everyone by shouting: 'Fire, Fire, Fire!’. You'll look at this in more detail in the next section..

Raise the alarm. If you see smoke or flames, warn people of the danger and get out quickly. Stay calm and follow the process explained in this short video. Play the video..

Here’s a recap of the video. Let everyone know Shout 'Fire, Fire, Fire!' to alert people around you..

Reacting to an office fire. Using what you've learned so far, let's look at how you'd react in an office building..

Grab your coat and bag. Leave the building immediately. Close all windows..

You should evacuate immediately through the nearest fire exit. Don't stop to pick up possessions, including bags, laptops or coats. Don't stop to shut windows. Don't use the lifts. Don't stop to finish the thing you're working on. If you are the last person to leave, stop to check that the door is shut behind you. When you're safe, activate a manual call point and call APOC to report the incident..

You are leaving for your break. Someone else will raise the alarm. Call 222 or 02087591212. Leave the building immediately using your nearest exit and guide passengers if necessary..

You should focus on getting yourself safely out of the building. If there are passengers present, guide them to the nearest exit. You are not alone in guiding passengers. The terminal has a dedicated Incident Management Team (IMT) who are responsible for evacuating passengers. You'll find out more about their role in the video below. You can report the fire to APOC when you're at the assembly point..

Terminal 5 Other Building Heathrow Terminal 2, 3 and 5 Terminal 3 2B Terminal Terminal 4 Terminal 4.

Other Heathrow buildings. Here, activation of a single device sets off the alarms. The alarms could be bells, sirens or voice announcements. When the alarm system sounds, leave the building immediately. Select play to find out how the fire alarm works in other Heathrow buildings..

Terminals 2, 3 and 5. These buildings operate a staged alarm process, sometimes known as the double-knock system. The terminals are supported by the Incident Management Team, who will start an evacuation if necessary. Select play to find out how the fire alarm works in a terminal building..

Terminal 4. Select play to find out how the fire alarm works in a Terminal 4..

Now you've learned about raising the alarm, what about fighting the fire yourself? Fire extinguishers are there to help you escape, not to encourage you to fight a fire. Different extinguishers are used for different types of fire. Let's look at some common types found around Heathrow..

Water Water extinguishers are effective against fires involving paper and fabric..

P50 Foam P50 foam type fire extinguishers may be used on electrical fires up to 1000 volts as well as on paper, wood and fabric and flammable liquids..

Should I stop to use a fire extinguisher?. If the fire is larger than a waste paper bin, do not stop to fight it. You should only stop to fight the fire if you are competent to use a fire extinguisher and you feel it is safe to do so..

Should I stop to use a fire extinguisher?. If the fire is larger than a waste paper bin, do not stop to fight it. You should only stop to fight the fire if you are competent to use a fire extinguisher and you feel it is safe to do so..

Call 0208 759 1212 from your mobile. Save this number, ready for an emergency. If you can’t get through to APOC, don’t delay, call 999 instead..