Fire and Safety Training

On March 6, 2026, the Firefighting Services Department of GSFC Ltd. held a training session at F N School. About 50 staff members and over 600 students, including NCC cadets, took part.

Why Fire Safety Is Important

• Every year, about 28,000 factories face fires, causing huge losses.
• Most fires happen because of human mistakes.
• Fires can be prevented by:
  • Keeping places clean and organized
  • Handling flammable materials carefully
  • Knowing what to do if a fire starts
  • Learning how to use fire extinguishers

What Causes Fire

A fire needs three things: oxygen, heat, and fuel.

• Fuel: paper, wood, oil, chemicals, flammable liquids
• Heat: electricity, cigarettes, welding sparks, friction

If we remove one of these, the fire cannot continue. Good housekeeping helps by keeping waste low, machines clean, and storage areas safe.

Types of Fire Extinguishers

• Class A: For paper, wood, plastics. Uses water.
• Class B: For oil, grease, paint, flammable liquids. Uses dry chemicals or carbon dioxide.
• Class C: For electrical fires. Uses non-conductive agents.
• Class D: For special metals like magnesium or sodium. Needs special extinguishers.

ABC extinguishers can handle Class A, B, and C fires.

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher – P.A.S.S.

1. Pull the pin.
2. Aim at the base of the fire.
3. Squeeze the handle.
4. Sweep side to side.

Use extinguishers only for small fires. Do not use them if:

• You are not trained.
• The fire is spreading quickly.
• The fire blocks your way out.