If a device or other piece of equipment catches fire, should a passerby call the fire department?
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Reposting the \"Daily Question for Safety Technology Exchange\" published by moderator 68589544 (ID 90510) – May 1st. Wishing everyone a happy holiday! The device has caught fire; how do you call the police? http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1583094-1-1.html While writing, I suddenly thought of another question, which I’d like to bring up for discussion with everyone: If a device or some other piece of equipment catches fire, should a passerby call the fire department? @geddddd @szwbuaa @fcxh1111 @2887848 @1111111 @zhjnavy015 @li*nji @Xinrui Chemical @leo_0088 @qugd @654262293 @Fish_in_the_desert If this issue has already been discussed or if there are existing regulations regarding it, that’s fine; we can discuss it again so that beginners can learn from it. Here is an additional explanation regarding the answer to the question posed by moderator 68589544 (number 90510) in the Safety Technology Exchange section’s daily question for May 1st: How to report a fire in a device that has caught fire. 1. Depending on the circumstances on site, if one is familiar with the device where the fire has occurred and knows what type of material is involved, it is possible to call 119 or the factory’s fire department directly. If the situation is not clear, one can contact the factory’s dispatch team. 2. Call 119 and provide information about the location of the fire, such as the specific address and street number; state the name of the device and the type of material involved (to help in selecting the appropriate extinguishing agent quickly); describe the intensity of the fire, how long it has been burning, whether there have been or could be explosions (to assist in making decision-making and directing emergency responses); indicate whether anyone is trapped and if medical assistance is needed; clarify whether the fire is spreading rapidly or if it’s a fire that has spread throughout a building. It’s not necessary to provide your phone number, as the fire department will record it and print it out. 3. Call the factory’s fire brigade, and clearly indicate the location of the device, the workshop where it is located, the type of material involved, whether there are any people trapped, the extent of the fire, and how long it has been burning. Things usually go quickly inside the factory, plus they are well aware of the conditions on site. 4. Report the incident to the dispatch team by simply indicating the location of the fire and its intensity. What was said earlier isn’t very comprehensive either. Speaking of this, it’s worth adding that there are psychological issues related to emergencies. There are stories of people calling the police out of nervousness or urgency; they would say that a fire has broken out as soon as the call was connected, and then hang up. This not only fails to clarify the situation but also wastes and occupies communication resources. In emergency situations, everyone thinks of calling the police, but the number of phone lines available for such calls is limited. Therefore, it is not recommended for ordinary people to call the police unless they are aware of the situation. As passersby, one can simply report the situation to those who know what’s going on. In an accident, the number of onlookers is often greater than the number of people who are dealing with the incident, except, of course, at night or in remote areas where factories are located.
If a device or other piece of equipment catches fire, one should still call the fire department as a passerby. After all, the earlier a fire is dealt with, the less damage it will cause.
Does this need to be asked? It’s a matter of morality.
Regarding Article 3, for those in a psychological emergency state, training is also necessary. For example, regular training on the standard phrases to use when reporting an emergency is required, just like the training given to flight attendants
Senior, I was wondering whether it’s necessary for passersby to call the police in a situation where the extent of the fire is not known.
In theory, one should call the police immediately – either by dialing 119 or by contacting the factory management or dispatch team right away. However, the employer might be reluctant to have the police involved and prefer to handle the situation on their own, reserving the use of 119 only as a last resort. Therefore, it is best to inform the employer and the dispatch team right away.
We have experienced this before; once there was a fire, and the company wanted to handle it on its own. But later, several nearby fire stations came to provide assistance – probably because passersby reported the fire. By the time the other fire crews arrived, the fire had already been brought under control, so they all withdrew. Isn’t this a waste of resources, or could it potentially delay responses to other fires?
Fish is always right, but there are still many people living in places that have never experienced fires or emergencies. This indeed requires training.
From the perspective of regulatory requirements, Article 44 of the Fire Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China stipulates that anyone who discovers a fire must report it to the authorities immediately. Any organization or individual shall provide assistance for making police reports without charge, and must not obstruct such reports. Faking fire alarms is strictly prohibited. In the event of a fire in a crowded place, the on-site staff there should immediately organize and guide the people present to evacuate. In the event of a fire in any facility, forces must be immediately mobilized to put it out. Neighboring units should provide support. Upon receiving a fire alarm, the fire department must rush to the scene of the fire immediately to rescue those in danger, eliminate the threat, and extinguish the fire. From a logical perspective: Think about it from another angle – if property that is important to one’s own interests catches fire, one would also want others to call the police as soon as possible ； On the other hand, lack of familiarity with the devices and materials does not prevent alarms from being triggered ； In some of the large industrial areas today, fire departments have a fairly good understanding of the potential hazards present in the companies located there. In any case, it’s important to call the police as early as possible to gain more time for extinguishing the fire.
Personally, I think that as long as one sees it, regardless of the intensity of the fire, they should call the police right away