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[F291]Fire & Safety Jobs

by Lee Smith, Lee

Some of the fire safety jobs available in the United Kingdom can offer applicants a great variety of interesting openings and you can be sure that every day will be different from the preceding one, and the challenge as well as chance to learn up new skills will always be present. A fire safety job offers you the chance to make some kind of difference in the lives of other people and are sure to be very satisfying and they also mean working as a team while being surrounded by people in whom you can place your trust and where career advancement is always a reality with chances of being promoted often coming your way.

One of the better sources where you can make a great career as a fire fighter and also get employment in other fire safety jobs would no doubt is Kent & Medway Fire & Rescue Authority, where as a firefighter you will be a part of an organization that has high aims which includes being able to save lives and also make the outbreak of fire less of a reality. The job of fire fighter is an interesting one that anyone interested in fire safety jobs will find requires being ready to answer emergency calls without any delay, regularly checking, testing as also maintaining fire appliances and also station equipment, and also attending and participating in drills, exercises and other training methods.

Joining an organization such as Kent Fire & Rescue will let you join specialist teams and also learn specialist tasks and entry is available at all levels of jobs. Specialist tasks include being a part of animal rescue unit, line rescue, and also offshore rescue. Rescuing animals is quite a difficult task and also can be dangerous for the rescuers as well. So, if you are planning this kind of specialization be prepared to meet with tough conditions. Seeing cars that have gone off road or which have tumbled down some steep banks can be another specialist task for rescue work that can be very appealing to anyone interested in fire safety jobs. And, there is also work to do regarding offshore rescue and with the many miles of coasts there is always need for rescue work out at sea.

There are also other fire safety jobs to consider taking up as a profession such as fire control operator and with priorities emphasizing reducing deaths as well as casualties in homes there is a great need for such professionals. You never know when you will have to answer 999 calls and this organization attends to more than twenty-five thousands incidents annually while they have answered as many as fifty thousand emergency calls. So, excitement is always just around the corner for a fire safety person.

So, whatever type of fire safety job you require in the UK, you can also check out many other sources in the internet that you can sign up for and then tap into the vast resources available that pertains to everything related to fire safety in the United Kingdom where all it costs is a meager half pence each day.

A few important and easy steps can be taken to prevent the majority of fires or to contain the damage to a minimum when a fire occurs.

Smoking:

• use large ashtrays to eliminate ashes
• check in and around furniture for dropped butts
• dampen and dispose of butts into large tin cans as quickly as possible
• do not smoke lying down or when drinking alcohol as drowsiness may occur
• keep cigarettes, cigars, matches etc. out of reach of children
• safely dispose of old matches and lighters

Cooking

• never leave cooking unattended – turn off the burner when leaving or answering the phone
• don't cook while drinking alcohol or on medication that can cause drowsiness
• wear tight fitting clothes when cooking
• always use oven mitts when handing hot pots and pans – no dish towels please
• never put flammable towels, mitts, etc. on the stove
• never use the oven as storage space
• keep pot handles turned in to prevent bumping or children grabbing them
• heat cooking oil slowly while supervising carefully
• if a pot catches on fire put a lid on it and turn off the stove – do not attempt to move the pot
• call 911 if the flames do not go out

Children Playing

• keep matches, lighters and smoking materials out of sight and reach of small children
• teach older children the responsible and safe way to use matches or lighters
• teach children not to play with the stove or other electrical heating elements
• never leave lighted candles unattended or in reach of small children

Other Fire Hazard Precautions

• have the fireplace chimney swept by a professional every spring
• use extension cords with circuit breakers – never overload a circuit breaker
• do not have electrical cords under carpets or hung from hooks
• consider having your electrical panel inspected regularly by a master electrician

Deliberately Set Fires

• have a quality security system in your home
• have good lighting around your home and yard
• when away have a someone monitor your home regularly
• make sure your home always appears lived in
• keep your home, garage and yard clear of rubbish and combustible items

If a fire does occur in your home:

• get down on hands and knees and crawl out – stay below the smoke
• keep doors and windows closed
• if clothes catch fire STOP, DROP AND ROLL to smother the flames
• use a damp towel or cloth to protect exposed skin and/or cover nose and mouth to facilitate breathing
• get out and stay out - call the fire department from outside

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!!

Some things to keep in mind include:

• plan and regularly practice a fire escape plan including an area to meet family members if you should get separated
• have an emergency survival kit within easy reach if you need to evacuate your home – in the trunk of your vehicle is also a good place
• always sleep with bedroom doors closed – this provides some protection against fire
• keep at least one fire extinguisher within easy reach on each level of your home - know how to use it
• keep doors and windows clear of obstructions for safe, easy exit
• install a smoke detector on every level of your home – one close to bedroom doors
• test your battery and electric smoke alarms each month
• carefully clean your alarms every 6 months
• charge the alarm battery at least once a year – twice is better
• replace old alarms that no longer work
• if alarms go off regularly for no apparent reason, consider moving them to a different area – away from direct heat sources

Be Prepared – Before Disaster Strikes!

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