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De-activated Fire Alarm Leads To An Accident
I am sure these headlines ring a bell for you. Yes, you are correct. I am referring to the marine fire boat accident which happened last August. If you had not read the news, here is the summary of it.
Due to an inactivated fire alarm, three fishermen were killed in a boat fire accident in Fraserburgh. It has been reported by the Marine accident investigators that this accident could have been started by an electric fan heater or a lit cigarette. However, this could have been detected if the fire alarm was switched on as the source of fire was relatively near to the fire alarm. It was also reported that the detection system was remote and none of the crew could be alerted of the fire break-out. But, information received shows that there were safety guidelines drawn up for the skippers to follow as their work was appreciated and they were valuable.
Guidelines and tips are not useful all the time as we are unable to relate to them. Having read the summary of the news article, I am certain that you would be able to relate to it. We are now going to analyse how the situation could have been avoided totally.
Firstly, the fire alarm should not have been de-activated. The probability that the fishermen would be alive if the alarm was not de-activated is high. This is so because the source of the fire was near to the fire alarm.
Secondly, the fishermen should not have lit a cigarette on board a boat as fire spreads faster whilst in water. He should also have disposed of the stub carefully to prevent a fire outbreak.
Thirdly, safety guidelines should be emphasised as and when possible to create awareness amongst fishermen that it could cost them their lives. It would be effective to have a massive fire awareness training once every 6 months like fire drills in organisations to emphasise on its importance.
It is better late than never to analyse each event from a critic's point of view and improvise. Always remember that every action has a reaction.
If you are interested in knowing more information on fire safety, you can visit the Fire and Rescue Service website where there are many comprehensive articles and guidelines available. Alternatively, you could just browse through the internet and you will find a whole lot of information readily available for your benefit.
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