Fire Fighting Equipments

Hundreds of students gather inside the school premises every day. As the schools remain jam-packed with young lives who are inept to fend for themselves under normal circumstances let alone in an emergency like a fire.

Fire has been our consistent enemy for a long time. History has proved time and again how fires can cause massive destruction. Ironically, the biggest of fires have struck in the most developed and technologically advanced nations. Let us look at some of the world’s most historic fires:

Smoke is a by-product of fire. It is a dangerous mix of un-burnt gases and solid particles. Smoke is formed due to incomplete combustion of material. During complete combustion, everything is burned, producing just water and carbon dioxide as the by-products. During incomplete combustion the fuel is not burnt completely leaving behind a lot of residue; smoke being one of them.

In the current scenario you are doing everything to keep yourself and your family safe. From following unprecedented hygiene protocols to restricting your movement outside of the house to gearing yourself up with masks, sanitizers, face shields et al, you have done it all. But, are you sure you haven’t left any loopholes in your safety?