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Safety First

Prevention is better than cure. The time taken to respond to a fire when it starts is very less. In a matter of minutes, a small fire can become life-threatening. Hence the first step to fire safety is its prevention. It is important for each and every member of an organisation to know how to respond to a fire when it starts. Fires destroy possessions, cause damages and even take lives. The most important factor in having a safe workplace and prevent fires is fire training. If the employees of an organisation are given proper fire training on how to respond quickly in case of emergencies, we can completely eliminate the possibilities of fire and the risk it poses. Fire training is designed to create awareness of hazards due to fire in the workplace and how to take safe actions in case of a fire. It also includes training an individual on the fire safety procedures and the correct selection and use of the fire extinguisher. Fire training can teach employees how to identify fire h