Gated Communities
Submitted by Guest on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 16:37
Fire safety a concern in gated communities
Security gate installation, while it is good for security purposes, poses a massive risk to those locked inside as it nears fire season.
The gate systems impact on the ability of the emergency services to respond during a crisis.
Gates - particularly those that are opened with a swipe card or pin - create a barrier between those inside and those who could potentially save their lives during an emergency situation such as a fire.
Every year fire fighters attend numerous fires that have been started by someone falling asleep in bed, or on a lounge, with a lit cigarette in their hand. Or fires that have been caused by candles or unattended mosquito coils. And every summer Queenslanders lose their homes through fires triggered by fans and air conditioners that have been damaged during winter storage, not cleaned adequately, or allowed to over heat. The risks are endless.
What if a fire starts and you don't have your swipe card with you?
What if you cannot remember your pin code?
What if something has happened to you and no one can reach you?
As a community we all have a responsibility to be well equipped should we face an emergency situation, and QBM wants to contribute towards a fire safe communities.
People need to be aware of the potential fire risks, and understand what their roles and responsibilities are for mitigating these risks.
QBM are leaders in fire services, emergency evacuation, fire safety audits, and fire extinguisher and evacuation training.
From your annual fire evacuation plan review, to the training of your people in Fire Safety, QBM are the team you can trust.
At QBM we use only fully trained and qualified professionals to ensure that you get what you expect - the very best at a competitive price.
If you have any questions about the safety of your property, give us a call on 1300 880 466 or email your query and "Ask an Expert".
Not only will QBM's Fire Services look after you and your site, as a client of ours you will have exclusive access to myQBM - the ultimate storage of all your reports, plans, procedures, diagrams and training records, plus many more features, not least of which is the availability of on-line training for you, staff, tenants and owners.
