Fire Safety While Overseas

[DragonRider]

Another potential deadly fire trap is DJ Station, the popular disco in Silom. Each time I visit it I would check for the exits and fire escape routes. It is old, has two small doors leading to the small alley, has many electronic equipment and lights, visible electrical wires hanging overhead, and is overly crowded, especially on Fri and Sat nights. On a crowded night, getting in and out of DJ is already so difficult with people pushing in while others are trying to go out and that bottlenecking at the two small doors is worse then the traffic jam at the Johor Causeway. Just imagine what would happen should there ever be a fire (touch wood)? So I no longer want to go there, no matter how good it is.

[Guest scarythoughts]

Another potential deadly fire trap is DJ Station, the popular disco in Silom. Each time I visit it I would check for the exits and fire escape routes. It is old, has two small doors leading to the small alley, has many electronic equipment and lights, visible electrical wires hanging overhead, and is overly crowded, especially on Fri and Sat nights. On a crowded night, getting in and out of DJ is already so difficult with people pushing in while others are trying to go out and that bottlenecking at the two small doors is worse then the traffic jam at the Johor Causeway. Just imagine what would happen should there ever be a fire (touch wood)? So I no longer want to go there, no matter how good it is.

fully agree, when i first went dj 5 years ago, i already notice that, all the clubs and pubs there including dj along that narrow strip corridor is a total death trap if there is a fire

and i see all the wires hanging around. i stop going after 3 visits, does not appeal to me anymore, prefer a safer area!

normal day already take me like hell to walk out, if there is a fire? gosh how many ajs will be dead topless? :smokin:

[thaiboyz]

Really shock and sad to have such tragedies happened. I was dancing my nites away at DJ station and gay parties. DJ station was really packed over the week, hardly had space to stand as well. There were many foreigners from all over the world and we had many hours of great time together. Come to think about it, the emergency exists at DJ station are definitely inadequate for a large crowd to evacuate in time when there is a fire. There will be total darkness, thick smoke, panic, stampede, broken glasses and of course intense heat everywhere....OMG! Have to be extremely lucky to make it to the door!

[LupCheong]

Fire Safety Tips applies to Hotels too. When on vacation or travelling, how often are we guilty of checking into an overseas hotel without first finding out where the fire escape exits are at our hotel room floor?

Here are some tips for you next time before you hop into the bed of your hotel room when you first check in :-

1. Locate exits and stairways as soon as you check in; be sure the doors can be open and not obstructed. Count the number of doors between your room and exit or stairway. In a smoke-filled hallway, you could have to "feel" your way to an exit. Form a mental map of your escape route.

2. Keep the room key and a flashlight on the bedside table so that you may locate the key quickly if you have to leave your room.

3. If you awake to find smoke in your room, grab your key and crawl to the door on your hands and knees doggie style (pun intended ) Do not stand-smoke and deadly gases rise while the fresher air will be near the floor.

4. Before you open the door, feel it with the palm of your hand. If the door or knob is hot, the fire may be right outside. Open the door slowly. Be ready to slam it shut if the fire is close by.

5. If your exit path is clear, crawl into the hallway. Be sure to close the door behind you to keep smoke out in case you have to return to your room. Take your key, as most hotel doors lock automatically. Stay close to the wall to avoid being trampled.

6. As you make your way to the fire exit, stay on the same side as the exit door. Count the doors to the exit.

7. Remember that panic and a fire's by-products, such as super-heated gases and smoke, present a greater danger than the fire itself. If you know your plan of escape in advance, you will be less likely to panic and more likely to survive.

I know these tips can be boring but it could perhaps save your life one day

Edited January 7, 2009 by LupCheong

[GachiMuchi]

Yes. In many establishments around Asia, fire safety is really a concern.

DJ station as mentioned by DR is one we need to take note. With all the alcohol that the floor had soaked up over the years, it is really a fire prone place. Not just it is fire prone, I would also like to highlight about getting electrocuted, it is especially so during Songkrang festival in April. I remember many years ago, while in DJ during Songkrang, I see customers pouring water from the 3 floor down to those dancing on the ground floor. The whole place was wet with water while the lights and music played on.

Another place overseas would be Taiwan's Funky. It is an underground pub with only 1 entrance and exit. It is so packed and crowded during the weekends. Should a fire breaks out, it would be pandemonium trying to get out of the place.

For those going overseas, do practice caution and do find out the exit points.

[thaiboyz]

Whether we are in the hotel, shopping centres, saunas, clubs etc. we must locate the emergency exists and check they are easily acessible, not blocked or locked. In case of emergency, no one is going to hear your scream and shouts, just have to get out of those places as fast as you could.