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Fire Safety: Prevention, Exit Drills and Hazards

Fire Safety: Prevention, Exit Drills and Hazards

Fire Prevention • The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire: –

Fire Prevention • The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three components of any fire: – Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical equipment, etc. . . – Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion. Often referred to as the ignition source. – Oxidizer (air) IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE CANNOT CONTINUE. THEREFORE…

Prevention • Prevention is based on eliminating or minimizing one of the components of

Prevention • Prevention is based on eliminating or minimizing one of the components of the “Fire Triangle”.

Prevention • Other fire prevention methods include: – Heat and/or smoke detectors. – Automatic

Prevention • Other fire prevention methods include: – Heat and/or smoke detectors. – Automatic fire sprinkler systems. – Building codes and materials. – Flame retardant furnishings and materials.

Exit Drills • Heritage requires biannual fire drills conducted in all occupied locations of

Exit Drills • Heritage requires biannual fire drills conducted in all occupied locations of the facility. • The fire drills should include staff from all shifts on a rotating basis (i. e. one per shift per drill period).

Evacuation • Primary and secondary evacuation routes should be established, and all employees should

Evacuation • Primary and secondary evacuation routes should be established, and all employees should be drilled to use either route. • Exits should be clearly marked and all signs lit and unobstructed.

Remember to RACE during a fire • R escue – rescue clients in immediate

Remember to RACE during a fire • R escue – rescue clients in immediate danger. • A lert – yell out “Code Red”/”Fire” (or whatever your facility implementing procedure dictates) , pull fire alarm, dial emergency phone number. • C ontain – Close all doors and windows. • E xtinguish/Evacuate – Extinguish small fires, evacuate clients, if appropriate.

Fire Extinguishers • Remember this easy acronym when using an extinguisher - P. A.

Fire Extinguishers • Remember this easy acronym when using an extinguisher - P. A. S. S. • • Pull the pin. Aim the nozzle. Squeeze the handle. Sweep side to side at the base of • NOTE: If, when using a fire extinguisher, the fire is physically larger than you can safely handle, evacuate the area and notify others by activating the emergency pull station and call 911. the fire.

Remember the Following • All Employees shall be instructed in emergency evacuation plans. •

Remember the Following • All Employees shall be instructed in emergency evacuation plans. • Drills will be conducted. • Smoking is prohibited in most buildings and vehicles. • Staff may smoke only outside the buildings in designated areas.

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