The Ultimate Guide To Fire Watch Services

Good afternoon readers. Today I am going to speak about an intriguing video that I stumbled across on YouTube. The video advocates for fire-based EMS as opposed to private or third-service. It did not present any valid argument that fire-based EMS is actually better than anything else. This was rather disappointing being that fire departments usually put up good arguments for their product.

Now do not get me wrong. In the event you know me, you know that I am an advocate for private business. In contrast, that will not mean that I do not enjoy the best argument.

Many phrases like "Fire EMS is better because firefighters are trained to do the job right", and "firefighters will be the ones with the tools and resources to respond to emergencies" are repeated over as well as over. Does that mean that private based paramedics are idiots as well as have no equipment? Come on, give me something harder to argue about.

No numbers, statistics, case reviews or anything with valid information is used to prove that fire-based EMS is any better than private enterprise. In fact they even argue that fire-based service is the "cost-effective" and "efficient" solution. I certainly find this hard to believe, being that private ambulances operate at NO cost to the taxpayers. Within the county where I work, 1 engine and 1 ambulance are dispatched to all medical-aids. The ambulance staffs 1 paramedic and more.. 1 EMT. The engine staffs 2-3 firefighters trained as EMTs. In our neighboring county, where fire-based EMS is utilized, they respond an engine with 3-4 firefighters trained as paramedics and EMT's and also a squad with 2 firefighters trained as paramedics. The ambulance is either staffed with 2 EMT's or paramedics. That doesn't sound very cost-effective.

It really is quite obvious that this project was only intended to promote legislation to secure federal and state funding for fire departments. At the end of the video it basically asks that when decisions are made at the local, state and federal level, to take into account that fire-based EMS will be the best means of delivering 911 emergency health treatment. I would certainly hope that this video might not influence any of our elected officials to make decisions one of the ways or the other.

What do these events have in common? In both instances, the fire sprinkler system was taken offline unsafely. Fires like these occur weekly in circumstances where the fire sprinkler system was taken offline, allowing the fire to grow out of control. In the event the system is working and maintained properly, it is 96% effective in containing the fire, according to the national Fire Sprinkler Association. You will discover occasions where the water supply needs to be shut down, but there's a safe way to do it. Here are our tips for safely going for a fire sprinkler system offline.

Stop all hazardous activities in the affected area. Within the first example above, we see that the coal-fired power station shut down the wet-pipe for upkeep on the conveyor equipment. On the other hand, during the maintenance activity, welding and cutting were performed in a coal-handling area. They are very hazardous activities and never should have occurred with the fire sprinkler system offline.

If a fire sprinkler's water supply must be turned off, do it with fire protection in mind. Place a roving fire patrol or stationary fire watch within the area to fight a fire in the event it ignites; position adequate firefighting equipment in the world of concern. Moreover, don't forget to contact local security and the central alarm station in order to avoid a false alarm.

Always have a professional bring the fire sprinkler system on and offline. To bring a sprinkler system offline, close the water supply control valve and open the main drain valve. The auxiliary and inspector valves should be open. System and pressure gauges should be at zero. Make sure all water is drained completely. Ensure a LOTO program is in place to provide a pressure barrier control for work activities, and make certain the system is put back in service as soon as possible.

To place the valve back in service, a fire protection professional should be called. Each sort of system has its own procedures to bring back online. Moreover, tests and inspections should be conducted to make sure that the system is working properly once it's back online.

Fire sprinklers are a necessity in power, chemical, and industrial plants. With extremely hazardous conditions and an abundance of fuel, no chance should be taken when taking your fire sprinkler system on and offline. Be safe and follow proper procedures to protect people, plant, and production.