Section outline

  • Introduction

    One of the commonest Public Health Disasters in the world is fires. These are also a common emergency at community level. The most important aspect of fire control is prevention and mitigation. In the event of fire, it is very important that the response is prompt and orderly. In this session, we shall review the basic principles of fire control and management. 

    Specific Objectives

    At the end of this session the participant should be able to:

    1. Define fire and explain its causes and the factors that influence them
    2. Describe the consequences of fire
    3. Explain the different mechanisms of fire extinguition
    4. Outline the key principles of fire risk prevention and of fire management.