It is also important that the students know how to react when a fire does break out and how to escape safely from where ever they are. A fire must be detected in its earliest stages to provide the occupants with the time they need to escape and to provide the fire department with a fighting chance. If the fire isn t detected, and detected early, it has a chance to grow, and as it grows the chances of escape drop dramatically. The fire has occurred, and now it must be stopped. By the time any fire department is able to arrive on the scene and put out a fire, often, the tragedy may have already occurred.
Sprinklers are the solution.
It s that clear and simple. The difference that sprinklers can make is unquestionable. This came about as a result of public awareness and code changes. By combining these four components of prevention, occupant awareness, detection and suppression a solid, fire defense strategy can be developed. Some can be done today.