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Lecture on basic knowledge of fire protection
1. Fire knowledge training

1. Course items: fire fighting theory knowledge training, fire fighting skills training and fire fighting practice training.

Second, the purpose of training: In order to do a better job in the company's safety, let all volunteer firefighters master certain fire fighting knowledge and skills such as fire fighting, evacuation and escape, improve the safety awareness of all employees, and ensure the safety of company personnel and property. Training location: 5. Training methods: lectures, case analysis, action demonstration and hands-on operation.

6. Instructor: 7. Trainee: All volunteer firefighters. VIII. Training content: 1, surrounding and internal environment of the company.

2, fire theory knowledge training. 3. Fire fighting skills training.

4, fire, fire drill training. 5. Fire treatment procedures.

Course details: 1. Basic knowledge of combustion: combustion, commonly known as fire, refers to the chemical reaction of combustible substances with oxygen or oxidant to release heat, usually accompanied by flame and smoke. A disaster caused by burning out of control in time or space is called a fire.

When any substance burns, there is a process from an unburned state to a burned state. There are three necessary conditions in this process, namely, combustible, combustion-supporting substance and ignition source, which must interact with each other. 1. Combustible: Any substance that can chemically react with oxygen or other oxidants in the air is called combustible.

2. Combustion-supporting materials: all substances that can help and support the combustion of combustible materials, that is, substances that can undergo oxidation reaction with combustible materials, are called combustion-supporting materials 3. Ignition source: all energy sources that can cause combustion reaction between combustible substances and combustion-supporting substances are called ignition sources. 2. Combustion type and fire forming conditions: 1. The types of combustion can be divided into flash, fire, spontaneous combustion and explosion.

2. Conditions for the formation of fire: there must be fire source, combustible materials and combustion-supporting materials. 3. Basic measures to prevent fire: 3. Fire prevention is to eliminate the conditions that produce combustion, control combustible materials, isolate combustion-supporting materials and eliminate fire sources.

In addition to doing a good job in fire prevention from the material and objective environment, it is more important to strengthen people's subjective awareness of fire prevention and disaster prevention. Only by letting people know and pay attention to fire prevention can they consciously abide by various fire prevention rules and regulations, put an end to fire sources and take necessary fire prevention measures.

Only in this way can we really eliminate the conditions of fire. 4. What are the types of fires and how to choose fire extinguishing equipment for various fires? The burning phenomenon that is out of control and causes damage to property and people is called fire.

According to the nature of combustion, it can be divided into five types of fires, and the fire extinguishers suitable for all kinds of fires are as follows: Class A refers to carbon-containing solid fires. Clear water fire extinguisher, foam extinguisher and ammonium phosphate dry powder fire extinguisher (ABC dry powder fire extinguisher) can be selected.

Class B refers to flammable liquid fire. You can choose dry powder fire extinguishers (ABC dry powder fire extinguishers) and carbon monoxide fire extinguishers. Foam extinguisher is only applicable to oil fires, not polar solvent fires.

Class C refers to flammable vapor fire. You can choose dry powder fire extinguisher (ABC dry powder fire extinguisher) and carbon dioxide fire extinguisher.

ABC dry powder fire extinguishers are generally located in the above three fire-prone areas, and the number can be determined according to the area. In general dangerous places, one fire extinguisher is calculated for every 75 square meters, and each fire extinguisher weighs 4 kilograms. 4 sets in a group, equipped with an equipment rack.

The danger zone or light danger zone can be appropriately increased or decreased. Class d refers to metal fire. At present, there is no effective fire extinguisher, which is usually sand.

Class e refers to the fire burning with electricity. You can choose dry powder fire extinguisher (ABC dry powder fire extinguisher) and carbon dioxide fire extinguisher.

5. How to use various fire extinguishers: How to use the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher: When putting out a fire, just lift or carry the fire extinguisher to the fire site. When it is about 5 meters away from the combustible materials, put down the fire extinguisher, pull out the safety pin, and hold the horn root handle with one hand and the switch valve handle with the other. For carbon dioxide fire extinguishers without spray hose, the horn should be pulled up 70~90 degrees.

When working, you can't directly grasp the outer wall of the horn or the metal connecting pipe to prevent hand frostbite. Fire extinguishing means that when combustible liquid burns in a flowing state, users should spray the jet of carbon dioxide extinguishing agent from near and far to the flame.

If flammable liquid burns in the container, the user should raise the horn and spray it into the burning container from the upper part of one side of the container, but the carbon dioxide jet can not directly impact the surface of the flammable liquid, so as to avoid the burning liquid hitting the container, expanding the fire and making it difficult to put out the fire. When using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher, if it is used outdoors, it should be sprayed in the upwind direction; If it is used indoors in a narrow space, the operator should leave quickly after fire fighting to prevent suffocation.

How to use ABC dry powder fire extinguisher In case of human fire, we should pay attention not to aim the nozzle directly at the liquid level to prevent the impact of jet from overflowing flammable liquid and expanding the fire, thus making it difficult to put out the fire. If the flammable liquid burns in a metal container for a long time, the wall temperature of the container is higher than the self-ignition point of the flammable liquid, and it is easy to re-ignite after fire extinguishing. If you add foam extinguisher and asbestos cloth, this truth is true.

When reporting, be sure to clarify the unit and detailed location where the fire broke out, and try to clarify the object, type and scope of the fire. The alarm is timely and accurate. After receiving the report, the fire department can quickly dispatch the fire truck to the fire site and put out the fire in time according to the nature of the burning substance.

6. What are the basic methods of fire fighting? We realize that combustion must be accompanied by three conditions-combustible substances, combustion-supporting substances and ignition sources. As we mentioned before, extinguishing fire means destroying the existing combustion conditions. As long as one burning condition can be eliminated, the fire can be extinguished.

According to this basic truth, from the practice of fire fighting, people summed up the following basic methods. As long as we master these basic methods, we can create various concrete and effective fire fighting methods according to the objective and actual situation.

1, isolation method: isolate or remove the burning place or object from the surrounding combustible materials, and the combustion will stop due to lack of combustible materials. In actual use, such as moving flammable, combustible and combustion-supporting articles to the vicinity of the fire source, moving the burning articles to a safe place; Close the valves of power supply, combustible gas and liquid pipelines to prevent and reduce combustible substances from entering the combustion zone; Demolition of flammable buildings near the burning fire, etc.

2. Asphyxiation method: prevent air from flowing into the combustion zone or use non-combustible gas.

2. Fire knowledge lecture

Specific contents: 1. Fire escape law 15 is heartless. When you are trapped in a fire and your life is threatened, if you can take active and effective measures to save yourself by using the surrounding terrain and objects, you can turn passivity into initiative and win more "vitality" for your life.

You can't escape from the fire by "using your quick wits". Only by studying, mastering and storing fire control common sense at ordinary times can we calmly cope with the crisis and escape from danger. Only 15 fire escape method is introduced here. (1) rope self-rescue method: If there is a rope at home, you can directly tie one end of the rope to a door, a pane or a heavy object and climb down along the other end. In this process, we should pay attention to both hands and feet. Twist your feet to hold the rope and climb up and down alternately with your hands.

And try to protect your hands with gloves and towels to prevent you from falling off or wiping your hands when you slide down. (2) Crawling forward: Since most of the smoke is gathered in the upper space when the fire occurs, you should crawl or bend forward as close as possible to the ground during the escape.

(3) Cover your nose with a towel: Fire smoke has the characteristics of high temperature and high toxicity, which can easily cause respiratory system burns or poisoning once inhaled. Therefore, cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel when evacuating, and cool down and filter. (4) Quilt protection method: Cover your body with soaked quilts or blankets and cotton-padded clothes. After determining the escape route, go straight into the fire and rush to the safe area as quickly as possible, but never use plastic raincoats for protection.

(5) Blanket fire prevention method: nail or clip blankets and other fabrics on the door, and constantly water to cool down to prevent the invasion of external flames and smoke, so as to achieve the purpose of restraining the spread of fire and increasing the escape time. (6) Single-piece twisting method: the sheets, quilts or curtains are torn into strips and twisted into twists. If the length is not enough, you can connect several sheets and quilts together and climb down the outer wall by rope escape.

However, sheets and quilts must be tied tightly to avoid damage or joint falling off. (7) jump off a building to survive: don't jump off a building on fire easily! As a last resort, residents living in lower floors can escape by jumping off a building.

But first, we should choose the lower ground as the landing point according to the surrounding terrain, then throw Simmons mattress, sofa cushion and thick quilt as a buffer, try to keep the center of gravity as low as possible, and then jump after getting ready. (8) Pipeline sliding method: When there are vertical pipelines such as downpipes, telephone poles and lightning rod leads on the external wall or balcony of the building, sliding to the ground can be adopted. At the same time, it should be noted that the number of people sliding at a time should not be too large to prevent people from falling due to pipeline damage during escape.

(9) Bamboo pole insertion method: insert the sturdy bamboo pole and clothes drying pole directly from the balcony or window sill into the outdoor ground or the platform next to it, and slide down along the pole after both ends are fixed. (10) Climb to avoid fire: climb the outer edges of balconies and windows and scaffolding and awnings around buildings to avoid fire.

(1 1) Stair transfer method: When the fire spreads rapidly from bottom to top and the stairs are closed, residents living upstairs can quickly climb to the roof through tiger windows and skylights. And transfer to the stairs of another house or unit for evacuation. (12) toilet refuge method: when there is no way to escape, you can take refuge in the bathroom. Close the door with a towel, splash water on the ground to cool down, or lie in a bathtub full of water to escape.

But don't get under the bed, attic, wardrobe and other places to take refuge, because there are many combustibles in these places, which are easy to gather smoke. (13) Fire rescue method: In case of fire, you can shout for help, knock on metal objects or throw soft objects at windows, balconies or roofs, and wave bright cloth to send out distress signals during the day. At night, you can wave a flashlight or white cloth to attract the attention of rescuers.

(14) Upwind evacuation method: the evacuation direction should be determined according to the wind direction when the fire occurs, and quickly escape to the windward of the fire site to avoid flames and smoke. (15) Take the "bridge" escape method: at balconies, window sills and roof platforms, take solid objects such as wooden boards and bamboo poles on adjacent units or buildings as springboard to transition to a relatively safe area.

Second, people know that the fire escape strategy is ruthless. According to the statistics of the World Health Organization, in the past five years, more than 20.7 million people have been killed in fires every year, and it is even more difficult to count the injured.

A survey report recently released by the National Fire Protection Association of the United States also pointed out that fire is the most threatening among many dangers facing mankind. In the United States, for example, every 65,438+000 family members will encounter two serious fires in their lifetime.

Don't panic at the critical moment when the fire is raging. We must choose the best self-rescue plan according to the actual situation of the fire and adhere to the principles of "three necessities", "three rescues" and "three noes" in order to save the day and save the day. The "three essentials" are to be familiar with the environment of the residence, stay calm when things happen, pay more attention to observation at ordinary times, know the stairs, passages, gates and emergency evacuation exits of the residence like the back of your hand, and know whether there are platforms, skylights and temporary shelters.

You might as well make an escape list and write down all the places in your room that can be used as exits, such as doors, windows, skylights, balconies, etc. Remember, every bedroom has two exits, that is, besides doors, windows can also be used as emergency exits.

In addition, let the whole family, especially the children, know the structure of the door lock until how to open and close the window. It is particularly worth mentioning that the screen window fixed with screws will make the window unable to become an emergency exit.

So doors and windows should be easy to open and close. Children must also be taught that in an emergency, windows can be broken with chairs or other hard objects.

Go to entertainment places for leisure, or go to other places for business, tourism and vacation, but also know something about dance halls, theaters, game halls, hotels and restaurants. In this way, in case of fire and other dangerous situations, you will not panic and run blindly.

In the face of the raging fire, only by keeping calm and calm can we take decisive measures quickly to protect the safety of ourselves and others and reduce property losses to a minimum. Some people make mistakes because of confusion, and as a result, every minute of escape is delayed.

For example, I only know how to push the door, and I won't pull the door hard; Mistake the wall as a hard knock; Even willy-nilly, blindly jumping off a building ... in a fire.

3. Fire safety knowledge explanation

Fire Safety Knowledge is a book published by China Labor and Social Security Publishing House in 2008. The authors are Huang, Li Jianhua and Jing.

This paper mainly talks about the basic knowledge and technology of fire safety and the knowledge of fire laws and regulations. "Fire Safety Knowledge" introduces the basic knowledge and technology of fire safety based on the relevant national fire laws, regulations and rules.

The book is divided into fire hazard, fire prevention, fire fighting, fire escape and fire management * * *, focusing on combustion and explosion, fire hazard classification, fire and explosion prevention principles and measures, fire fighting principles and methods, use of fire extinguishing equipment, use of fire safety facilities, initial fire fighting and emergency response, fire escape methods, basic knowledge of grass-roots fire management, education and training, etc. The book adheres to the principle of integrating theory with practice, pays attention to practicality and operability, adopts the form of question and answer, and is easy to understand.

This book can be used as training materials for legal representatives of enterprises, fire safety managers and key workers, and can also be used for shift workers in enterprises to learn and master fire safety knowledge and skills. Fire control work is a highly knowledgeable, scientific and social work, involving all walks of life and thousands of households, and closely related to economic development, social stability and people's lives.

Only by popularizing fire laws and regulations and fire science and technology knowledge in the whole society, raising fire awareness and enhancing the ability of prevention and fighting can fire hazards be effectively prevented and reduced [1].

4. Fire safety knowledge training content

Go to Baidu Library to check the complete content > Content comes from users: Uncle Design 1. Course items: fire fighting theory knowledge training, fire fighting skills training and fire fighting practice training.

Second, the purpose of training: In order to do a better job in the company's safety, let all volunteer firefighters master certain fire fighting knowledge and skills such as fire fighting, evacuation and escape, improve the safety awareness of all employees, and ensure the safety of company personnel and property. Training location: 5. Training methods: lectures, case analysis, action demonstration and hands-on operation.

6. Instructor: 7. Trainee: All volunteer firefighters. VIII. Training content: 1, surrounding and internal environment of the company.

2, fire theory knowledge training. 3. Fire fighting skills training.

4, fire, fire drill training. 5. Fire treatment procedures.

Course details: 1. Basic knowledge of combustion: combustion, commonly known as fire, refers to the chemical reaction of combustible substances with oxygen or oxidant to release heat, usually accompanied by flame and smoke. A disaster caused by burning out of control in time or space is called a fire.

When any substance burns, there is a process from an unburned state to a burned state. There are three necessary conditions in this process, namely, combustible, combustion-supporting substance and ignition source, which must interact with each other. 1. Combustible: Any substance that can chemically react with oxygen or other oxidants in the air is called combustible.

2. Combustion-supporting materials: all substances that can help and support the combustion of combustible materials, that is, substances that can undergo oxidation reaction with combustible materials, are called combustion-supporting materials 3. Ignition source: all energy sources that can cause combustion reaction between combustible substances and combustion-supporting substances are called ignition sources. 2. Combustion type and fire forming conditions: 1. The types of combustion can be divided into flash, fire, spontaneous combustion and explosion.

5. Fire knowledge explanation draft

Fire brings disaster to mankind and losses to the country and people. There are many reasons for the fire. People's neglect of management and improper use of electricity in production and life will lead to fires and disasters. In order to prevent fire, we need to form the habit of using fire safely. In any place, under any circumstances, we must never play with matches and lighters, let alone with fire. When using fire at home, school or in the wild, there must be someone. Be careful not to let the fire spread. Put out the fire after use. If gas or liquefied gas is used, close the valve after use to avoid fire. Don't mess around in case of fire, calm down and save yourself in the right way. Let me tell you how to save yourself! In fireworks, if the fireworks are not big, you can lean over and walk. If the fireworks are too strong, be sure to lie on the ground and cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel (most people who get lost in the fire are not burned to death, but die by inhaling too much toxic smoke). If the clothes catch fire, roll on the ground immediately and crush the fire. People who set off fireworks should not shout loudly to prevent inhaling toxic gases and throwing things outside the fire. Let outsiders find out where you are and come to the rescue. In case of forest fire, run against the wind, so as to get rid of the chase of flames. If there is a fire in the building, you can cover yourself with a wet quilt and blanket and escape along the stairs. Don't jump off a building unless you have to. If the stairs are sealed, you can escape through the window and balcony, connect the torn pieces of cloth with a rope, bolt them to the window and balcony, and follow the rope or cloth. You can also grab the drain pipe outside the house and look down. People at the bottom can escape with bamboo poles. If you can't escape from the building, try to get into the bathroom or kitchen. Because the bathroom and kitchen are small and easy to close, fireworks can be isolated. In addition, there are faucets in the bathroom and kitchen, which can extinguish the flame at any time. If the fire is too big, the bathroom and kitchen can live, and you really need to jump off a building to escape. Don't stand by the window and jump, you can slide down against the wall. In this way, both feet can land first, which can reduce the landing height and prevent head injury. If you find a fire, you should tell an adult quickly, and call the fire brigade to put out the fire as soon as possible, and explain the location of the fire and the surrounding road conditions on the phone, so as to help the fire brigade master more fire situations and get to the fire site as soon as possible. As long as we know fire safety knowledge and don't panic in case of fire, we will

6. Three-minute speech on fire protection knowledge

Hello everyone! The topic of my speech today is "Cherish life and pay attention to fire prevention". People only have one life. You are lucky to come to this world, but at the same time, you have already started a journey without looking back, because life cannot be reincarnated! Life is precious to everyone. Only by cherishing life can our life be happy.

The number "1 19" reminds us of the fire telephone, so we also regard this day as the fire safety education day. When the word "fire fighting" is mentioned, we will inevitably associate it with "fire", and some scenes such as smoke, poisonous gas and raging fire will appear in our minds.

Some people survived the fire, others died in the sea of fire ... Nowadays, in social life, fire has become a frequent disaster that threatens public safety and endangers people's lives and property. According to statistics, there are about 10000 fires every day in the world, resulting in more than 2,000 deaths, 3,000-4,000 injuries and direct losses of more than 65,438 billion yuan.

It has caused great losses to the lives and property of the country and the people. In 2008, the "2. 15" catastrophic fire in Haining caused 39 people to die on the spot and 4 people were injured (among them, 1 person died of injuries).

Afterwards, it was found out that a group of old people engaged in superstitious activities and set fire to an illegal building, which caused a fire. 1994 A serious fire broke out in Friendship Hall in Karamay, Xinjiang, causing 325 people to burn or suffocate, including 288 primary and secondary school students, 37 cadres and faculty members, and injured inpatients 130 people.

In a blink of an eye, the colorful theater has become a hell on earth plundered by fire demons, and its form is really terrible. The direct cause of the fire was that the staff of Karamay Friendship Hall and the person in charge of the competent department seriously violated the fire safety management regulations, neglected their duties, and the organizers who reported the performance were seriously dereliction of duty.

Sadly, the tragedy of fire is still staged to varying degrees every year. Looking at these fire accidents that claimed countless lives, how many are not the consequences of our weak awareness of fire safety? How many times is it not punishment to ignore life and pursue temporary interests? In fact, many security risks are not what we didn't see, but why we didn't deal with them in time. The reason is that people's hearts lack care and cherish life.

Of course, if there is a fire, don't panic. Because there is no despair in the world, only desperate people.

In the face of billowing smoke and raging flames, as long as you keep calm and use the knowledge of self-help and escape in the fire wisely, it is very likely to save your own life and property and others. On the occasion of thoughtful fire safety education, I hope everyone can pay attention to fire safety, cherish life, don't play with fire, learn to protect themselves and respect the lives of others.

My speech is over, thank you.

7. Fire knowledge lecture materials

Dear teachers and students:

Hello everyone!

1 1.9 is an annual fire safety day. The number of days on 1 1.9 is exactly the same as that on the fire telephone number 1. 1.9, and around this day, it is the dry winter with frequent fires, and winter fire prevention work is being carried out intensively all over the country. In order to increase people's awareness of fire safety, the Ministry of Public Security initiated 1992 and designated1.9 as the national "Fire Publicity Day". The theme of this year's 1 19 Fire Day determined by the Ministry of Public Security is "Life First, Peace and Harmony".

When the number "1 19" is mentioned, it reminds us of the fire call. When the word "fire fighting" is mentioned, we will inevitably think of "fire", and some scenes such as smoke, poison gas and flames will appear in our minds. Some people survived the fire and some people died in the fire. Now, in social life, fire has become a frequent disaster that threatens public safety and endangers people's lives and property. According to statistics, there are about 10000 fires every day in the world, resulting in more than 2,000 deaths, 3,000-4,000 injuries and direct losses of more than 65,438 billion yuan. It has caused great losses to the lives and property of the country and the people. From June 1 to June 10 this year, there were * * 89,000 fires in the whole country, with 1238 deaths, 1204 injuries and 640 million direct property losses.

Looking at those fire accidents that claimed countless lives, which one is not the result of people's weak awareness of fire safety? Which one is not a punishment for ignoring life and pursuing temporary interests? In fact, many security risks are not what we didn't see, but why we didn't deal with them in time. The reason is that people's hearts lack care and cherish life.

Students, you only have one life. You are lucky to come into this world, but at the same time you have started a journey without looking back. Therefore, life is precious to everyone. Only by cherishing life can our life be happy. Of course, if there is a fire, don't panic. Because there is no despair in the world, only desperate people. In the face of billowing smoke and raging flames, as long as you keep calm and use the knowledge of self-help and escape in the fire wisely, it is very likely to save your own life and property and that of others. Here the teacher teaches you a few tricks: cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel, squat down and walk to a safe place through a safe passage; When calling 1 19 fire alarm, be sure to keep a cool head and accurately tell the fire location, burning objects and fire situation; If the fire has burned you, don't run away! Because running or flapping will form wind force, accelerate oxygen replenishment and promote fire. When the coat is on fire, you should try to take off your clothes or roll around to put out the fire.

What is the most precious thing in the world? There is no doubt that it is human life! Everyone is lucky to come to this beautiful earth. Short life, as long as life continues, you can enjoy fresh air and warm sunshine, enjoy the care of relatives and teachers, enjoy the ever-changing life, and look forward to one beautiful hope after another.

On the occasion of the fire safety publicity day, the teacher hopes that everyone can pay attention to fire safety, cherish life, don't play with fire and learn to protect themselves.

Thank you!

8. What are the contents of fire safety training knowledge?

Fire safety training for employees includes basic knowledge of fire fighting, basic principles and methods of fire fighting, fire alarm telephone and methods, fire escape and self-rescue, fire fighting facilities and equipment, characteristics of initial fire, fire fighting methods and fire safety signs.

It is necessary to analyze and explain some fire safety problems encountered in actual work and life, and explain and correct improper operation in time. In order to enhance the participants' ability to cope with and control the initial fire and improve their awareness of fire safety.

It is also necessary to elaborate on the fire control responsibilities of the functional departments of * * *, emphasize the fire control responsibilities and tasks entrusted to public servants by law, and implement the fire control safety responsibilities of the competent departments of the industry in combination with the industry departments, and implement the basic requirements of leadership responsibilities, industry supervision responsibilities and social unit main responsibilities at all levels.

9. 600 words after listening to the lecture on fire safety knowledge.

Today, under the leadership of the teacher, all the young journalists rushed to the Fuzhou Fire Brigade to visit the fire officers and soldiers.

When I walked into the front of the fire brigade, I noticed that the tall building was engraved with four golden characters "Fire Brigade". This building is the fire command center. Fire officers and soldiers are on duty day and night. As soon as the fire alarm phone rings, the order is issued from here, and the fire officers and soldiers immediately go to the fire fighting battlefield for emergency rescue.

Then, under the leadership of fire officers and soldiers, visit all the fire fighting equipment and equipment. And explained to us the use of fire engines, but also collectively carried out climbing fire drills, introduced the use of water guns: direct fire fighting and sprinkler fire fighting.

In addition, they also demonstrated many functions such as climbing to save people, sprinkling water and lighting on the rescue vehicle, and their performance won applause from small reporters. I stood there in a daze, thinking that fire officers and soldiers were skilled in climbing and fighting fires, and I didn't know how much hard sweat they usually paid.

The ancients said, "One minute on stage, ten years off stage." It is no wonder that every time a fire is put out, the task of emergency rescue and fire fighting can be quickly completed in a short time to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

Then, the fire officers and soldiers explained to us how to use the fire extinguisher. They showed us first: "Put the key of the fire extinguisher in first, then aim the fire hole at the ignition point, and then press the switch to put out the fire." Then I invited a few small reporters to come forward and teach them by hand. Under their patient instruction, we finally mastered the use of fire extinguishers.

This day's interview, I learned a lot of fire knowledge, but also know the common sense of self-help I benefited a lot from today's interview.