Fires - Why They Get Started And How You Can Stop Them

I stumbled out of my tent at our lakeside campground in Malawi, Africa and headed for the black iron gate. Several monkeys followed me. I waited at the gate, greeting my 12 fellow tour group members as they arrived in groups of two or three. Shouting and laughter of young male Africans reverberated from outside the gate. I wondered aloud if they would swarm around us to try to sell their crafts, art or trinkets, an experience tourists in Africa commonly encounter.

Have fire extinguishers and Löschdecken readily available. - They will help you put out small fires easily. Just make sure that your extinguishers are regularly checked and tested by the proper authority.



These can be mounted Large fire blanket on the outside of your unit next to the entrance door and used to give support as a person enters or leaves the RV. They will fold up against the outside of the RV and not be a problem when traveling.

Our journey begins in the house. Imagine your home (or ideal home), it is a warm, comfortable, beautiful place where people do not wear clothes but just wrap themselves in blankets and comforters. Your enormous TV shows football/cartoons/Rock of Love all day. You have 3 taps at your sink, one for water, one for microbrew beer and one for fine wine. Now imagine your surprise when you enter a world where all the wiring is faulty.

If you are Extinguishing ceilings fond of using scented candles inside your home make sure you snuff them out before going to bed. And don't put them near curtains and blankets too. Most fires have been the result of curtains and blankets catching fire from a lighted candle. Also, never leave matches and lighters and candles in places where your toddlers can easily reach and play with them. You know what I mean.

When selecting a fire extinguisher, make sure it has an ABC rating. The reason is because you don't want to accidentally use the wrong type of extinguishers. For example, a class A extinguisher should never be used on a grease fires as it will only spread the fire. ABC types have monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that will put out any fire (unless, of course, you're working in a chemical laboratory). Note: it leaves a sticky residue that can damage electrical equipment, especially computers.

If you are caught in an upstairs room and you know that someone else has called the Fire Brigade, wait as long as possible for rescue. If you are unable to summon help, think of some means of lowering yourself from the window, for example, by making a rope of sheets or other strong material. lf it becomes necessary to drop to the ground, try first to throw out something which will break your fall, such as a mattress, pillows or blankets.