Fire risk in Polling: Teacher lets wax in school flare up!

Fire risk in Polling: Teacher lets wax in school flare up!

Polling, Österreich - on April 25, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. there was a fire in the basement of a school in Polling. A 30-year-old teacher had heated a pot with a liquid wax in a combimic rowave and then left the room to go upstairs. A few minutes later, a work colleague noticed smoke development in the workroom and reacted immediately.

The colleague turned the combination navy and opened the windows to reduce smoke development. With a further look at the device, the wax ignited, but the colleague remained unharmed. Other teachers were informed and the fire could quickly be deleted with a fire ceiling and a fire extinguisher. The alarmed volunteer fire brigade Polling then carried out building and reversal work. The property damage in the workroom is currently unknown, fortunately no people were injured.

fire protection in schools

fires in schools during operation are rare, but it is crucial that in the event of fire, protective measures for rescue and evacuation function optimally. The escape and escape routes must be used safely at any time. In addition, schools must have alarm systems that can initiate the evacuation in the event of danger, and the alarm signal should be distinguishable from the pause signal and should be audible in every room.

According to information from [Secure School.de] (https://www.sicher-schule.de/eingang area/flure/brandschutz), alarm samples are to be carried out at least twice a year. The first rehearsal has been announced and takes place at the beginning of the school year, while the second rehearsal is carried out unannounced during the school year. Evacuation concepts must also be tailored to the needs of people with restrictions and disabilities.

preparation and prevention

The creation of an alarm plan according to the fire protection regulations takes place in close coordination between the school management, material costs and fire protection agency. Furthermore, all people at the school must be regularly instructed via the fire protection concept. The emergency numbers (112 for fire brigade/emergency services, 110 for police) should be clearly visible at alarms.

fire extinguishing and rescue devices must be placed in clearly visible, accessible areas without restricting the escape routes. Fire extinguishers should be installed at an altitude of 80 cm to 120 cm to facilitate access for smaller people. In addition, caretaker and teachers have to be trained in dealing with fire extinguishers.

The number and location of the fire extinguishers are based on the technical rules and votes with the fire brigade. Fire extinguishing locations must be marked by the fire protection sign "fire extinguishers". Portable fire extinguishers are to be checked by knowledgeable before the first commissioning and every two years.

For schools and educational institutions, it is of central importance to develop a comprehensive fire protection concept in order to be well prepared in an emergency and to ensure the safety of everyone present. Today's incidents underline the need to regularly check and practice these protective measures.