In the spring of 2024, the western United States suffered severe forest fires, and many national parks and residential areas were in danger. In this emergency, understanding and preparing appropriate protective equipment is the key to protecting life and property and reducing disaster losses.
1. Personal protection
Fireproof clothing: Professional fireproof clothing is the first line of defense against fire. It is usually made of high-temperature resistant and flame-retardant aramid fiber and other materials, and can withstand high temperatures of up to thousands of degrees Celsius. Its outer fireproof coating can effectively block the invasion of flames, and the inner insulation lining prevents heat from being transferred to the human body. It is equipped with fireproof helmets, gloves, and boots to ensure that the whole body is safe and provide solid protection for firefighters and rescue personnel close to the fire line.
Protective mask: A high-quality protective mask can protect the face from high temperature, thick smoke and flying sparks. The transparent high-temperature resistant lens ensures a clear field of vision, and the adjustable headband ensures a tight fit. At the same time, it has a breathing valve to facilitate the filtration of harmful gases, allowing people to breathe smoothly in a smoky environment without being troubled by choking and coughing, and maintain mobility.
2. Escape and self-rescue
Fire blanket: A must-have fire blanket at home is of great use in the event of a sudden fire. It is woven from non-combustible materials such as fiberglass. It can directly cover and extinguish a small fire and block the oxygen supply. In the event of a large fire, it can be used to wrap the body to buy precious time for escape, reduce direct burn damage from the flame, and turn danger into safety at a critical moment.
Multi-function flashlight: This flashlight not only has a strong light illumination function, which is convenient for seeing the escape route in a smoky and dim environment, but some also have alarms and compasses. The alarm can send out a distress signal when trapped to attract the attention of rescuers; the compass can help you identify the direction in a panic, find the path away from the fire source, and quickly escape from danger.
3. Fire extinguishing assistance
Fire extinguisher: Household fire extinguishers are fire extinguishing weapons in the early stages of a fire. ABC dry powder fire extinguishers have a wide range of applications and can extinguish common solid, liquid, and gas fires. Be familiar with its operation method. When a small flame is found, pull out the safety pin, aim at the root of the fire and press the handle to quickly control the fire and prevent a small fire from turning into a major disaster.
Fire extinguishing mop: For outdoor courtyards, grass around houses and other fire-prone areas, fire extinguishing mops can play a big role. Its cotton mop head has been treated with fireproofing. After dipping in water, it can be used to beat and extinguish the flames. When the fire starts and has not spread, the fire source can be extinguished in time to protect the safety of the surrounding areas of the home.
4. Emergency communication
Satellite phone: When a fire causes damage to the ground communication base station, the satellite phone becomes the only channel to contact the outside world. Charge it in advance and be familiar with the operation. When you are trapped or need emergency rescue, call for help and report safety to your family to ensure that the outside world knows your situation and rescue forces can rush to it in time.
Walkie-talkie: Walkie-talkies are equipped between neighbors and communities to keep information flowing during fires. Set up a unified channel to inform each other of the fire situation, share escape routes and shelters, and jointly respond to crises to increase the overall chance of escape.
In the face of the fierce forest fires in California and the West, these protective equipment have shown their magical powers. With advance preparation and skillful use, even if the fire is raging, we can have an extra guarantee to escort life safety and wait for the day when the fire subsides and homes are rebuilt.
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