Fire safety

Fire Safety

Fire safety (/faɪər seɪfti/) refers to the set of practices intended to reduce the destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent ignition of an uncontrolled fire, and those that are used to limit the development and effects of a fire after it starts.

Etymology

The term "fire safety" is derived from the English words "fire" meaning combustion or burning, and "safety" meaning the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes.

Related Terms

• Fire: Rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products.
• Safety: The condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes.
• Fire Prevention: The act of stopping a fire from occurring.
• Fire Protection: The study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of potentially destructive fires.
• Fire Suppression: The act of extinguishing fires to protect lives and the environment.
• Fire Alarm System: A system designed to detect and alert the presence of fire.
• Fire Extinguisher: A portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.
• Fire Drill: A method of practicing how a building would be evacuated in the event of a fire or other emergencies.
• Fire Escape: A special kind of emergency exit, usually mounted to the outside of a building or occasionally inside but separate from the main areas of the building.
• Smoke Detector: A device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire.

See Also

• Fire Safety Equipment
• Fire Safety Regulations
• Fire Safety Training
• Fire Safety Inspection
• Fire Safety Plan

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