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urban trains. Production Units have been advised to use Air springs in all newly manufactured LHB coaches Use fire extinguishers and fire ball provided in engine room in case of fire
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FIRE SAFETY
Preface
The objective of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Fire Accidents in
Trains is to provide consistency of approach across all the railways in handling
Fire incidents. This will help to ensure prompt, effective and coordinated action
by all concerned so that the fire is controlled quickly, with least loss to human
life and property. The purpose of these guidelines is to assist persons/staff on
the spot to respond in a way, which is safe, risk assessed, efficient and
proportionate to the extent of Fire, while attending and dealing with such
incidents involving rail coaches/trains.
I. Introduction - Purpose and Scope
The fire incidences in trains are among the most serious disasters impacting
human lives as well as property of Indian Railways and other stake holders.
Thus prevention of train fire has been a serious concern for the Indian
Railways. A train fire is different from a fire in other places in the manner in
which it breaks out, grows and spreads, and in the method of fighting it, as
well as the damages it causes. Fire in a running train is more dangerous than a
static one, because the fanning effect may spread the fire very quickly to other
coaches.
Fire especially in uncontrolled state, is a source of very rapid destruction and
this gets compounded when loss of human life is involved. Hence all possible
steps should be taken to prevent fire from breaking out in coaches, and if it
breaks out, to prevent it from spreading and causing further damage.
The following points summarize the characteristics of a train fire, which need
special consideration when deciding upon counter measures: -
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1) A train consists of long narrow vehicles coupled with each other with limited
exits.
2) High traveling speeds prevent quick escape and assist rapid spread of fire.
3) Wide range of track conditions, including confined sections such as bridges,
tunnels, Ghats, etc., may make it difficult for passengers to get off the vehicle
easily in times of emergency.
4) Restriction in movement of passengers and fast spread of fire aggravates the
situation.
5) A large number of passengers traveling on trains have to be attended to by a
small team of on-board staff.
6) Even a delay of few initial seconds due to inadequacy of direct
communication with the crew can be devastating.
7) Smoke emission in a confined place may also lead to panic.
II. Sources, Main Causes of Fire Accidents and Fire
Extinguishers
Characteristics of Fire
The fire requires three elements to ignite: heat, fuel, and an oxidizing agent
(usually oxygen). By eliminating any one of the element, fire can be
extinguished.
HEAT + FUEL + AIR (OXYGEN) FIRE
WHAT IS FIRE?
Fire is a chemical reaction of fuel with required amount of heat (Ignition temperature) and,
oxygen and during this reaction heat and light produces.
Fire Elements
To Start & Continue Chemical Combustion or Fire
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Three Factors are required
1. Fuel (Combustible Material)
2. Atmospheric Air or Oxygen
3. Heat (Ignition Temperature)
3. FIRE TRIANGLE
The Fire Triangle is a simple way of understanding the
components of fire. Each side of the triangle represents one
of three components needed to have a fire – oxygen, fuel and
heat. Fire is a chemical reaction and without one of these
components, fire cannot exist or be sustained.
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