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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY TRAININGTRAINING



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ObjectivesObjectives

•• General InformationGeneral Information

•• Emergency Evacuation P lans /Emergency Evacuation P lans /Regulatory RequirementsRegulatory Requirements

•• Notification SystemsNotification Systems

•• Emergency Exits and Fire DoorsEmergency Exits and Fire Doors•• Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

•• Fire PreventionFire Prevention

•• Types of Portable Fire ExtinguishersTypes of Portable Fire Extinguishers•• Use of Portable Fire ExtinguishersUse of Portable Fire Extinguishers



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The Elements of a FireThe Elements of a Fire

Oxygen to SustainOxygen to Sustain

CombustionCombustion

Heat above CombustionHeat above CombustionPointPoint

Fuel to Sustain the FireFuel to Sustain the Fire



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DHHS Policy On Fire is toDHHS Policy On Fire is to

EVACUATE THE BUILDINGEVACUATE THE BUILDING

“ “DO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDINGDO NOT GO BACK INTO THE BUILDING

FOR ANYTHING, NOT EVEN TO ATTEMPTFOR ANYTHING, NOT EVEN TO ATTEMPT A RESCUE A RESCUE” ” ..



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There Is A There Is A What Do IWhat Do I

Do?Do? Upon discovering a fire, immediately soundUpon discovering a fire, immediately sound

the building fire alarm and/or alert otherthe building fire alarm and/or alert otheroccupants.occupants.

From outside of the building dial 9From outside of the building dial 9

--911.911.

Provide your name, which building you areProvide your name, which building you are

in, and the location of the fire.in, and the location of the fire.



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FIRE!FIRE!

When you evacuate, do not stop forWhen you evacuate, do not stop for

personal belongings. Leave immediatelypersonal belongings. Leave immediatelyusing the nearest exit. Do not use theusing the nearest exit. Do not use the

elevators.elevators.

Evacuate to the designated meetingEvacuate to the designated meetinglocation for the building and out of thelocation for the building and out of the

way of emergency personnel.way of emergency personnel.





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Emergency Evacuation PlansEmergency Evacuation Plans

• Emergency Evacuation Plans for all buildings must beupdated annually.

• This plan must include:

• Approved primary andsecondary meeting

locations

•Notification method

•Building EvacuationRoutes

•Designation of a SafetyRepresentative and

Floor Monitors.



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All DHHS employees must be trainedannually on the following subjects:

TrainingTraining

•How to use a Fire

Extinguisher•Emergency EvacuationPlans

•Participate in Fire Drills& Evacuations



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Notification MethodsNotification Methods

• Voice – yellhelp/fire/Code Red.

• Public Address system(PA)

• Alarm Pull Stations

All campus buildings must have some sort of notification system to warn occupants. Thismay include one or more of the following:



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Many DHHS buildings

have an alarm system of one kind or the other.

•Clear protective covers donot activate the alarm

•Pull stations are typically

located near the exits.

Alarm Systems Alarm Systems



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Fire Alarm PanelsFire Alarm Panels

Only authorized persons are allowed to access firealarm panels. Panels should remain LOCKED at alltimes.

Never silence analarm without the

approval of the firedepartment or after

clearance of the

building byappropriateauthorities.



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RACE Method of EvacuationRACE Method of Evacuation

R R Remove all persons in danger!Remove all persons in danger! A A Always pull the alarm and notify Always pull the alarm and notify

Emergency Services.Emergency Services.

CC Contain the fire by closing the windowsContain the fire by closing the windows

and doors.and doors.

EE Extinguish the fire only if you areExtinguish the fire only if you aretrainedtrained and confident.and confident.



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Means of EgressMeans of Egress A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel A continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel

from a building or structure.from a building or structure. Egress must be unobstructed and unlocked while

the structure is occupied. Stairwells should remain clear also – items should

not be stored in these areas.

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• Exit access must be clearly indicated so

building occupants know the direction of

escape.

• Artificial illumination must have backup

• Emergency lights must be checked monthlyfor 30 seconds & annually for 90 minutes.

ExitsExits



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• All exits must be clearly visible – no mirrors,

curtains, or other camouflage.• All exits must be clearly illuminated with at

least 5 candlepower.

ExitsExits

• Doors which may be mistaken

as exits must be clearlylabeled as “Not an Exit”.



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Fire DoorsFire Doors

•• Door stops, wedgesDoor stops, wedges

and otherand other

unapproved holdunapproved hold--open devices areopen devices are

prohibited on fireprohibited on fire

doorsdoors

•• Swinging fire doorsSwinging fire doors

shall close from theshall close from thefullfull--open positionopen position

and shall latchand shall latch

automaticallyautomatically



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Building EvacuationBuilding Evacuation

Proceed to nearest exit in anProceed to nearest exit in anorderly fashion.orderly fashion.

Assemble at least 300 feet from Assemble at least 300 feet from

the building at your designatedthe building at your designatedmeeting location.meeting location. Provideemergency crews with

information about people still inthe building.

Never re-enter a building until

instructed to by the policedepartment, fire department, orDesignated staff.



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Precautions Against FirePrecautions Against Fire

Clearance of not less than 36 inches shall beClearance of not less than 36 inches shall be

provide between all electrical serviceprovide between all electrical service

equipment (electrical panels) and storage.equipment (electrical panels) and storage. Multiplug adaptors, such as cube adaptors,Multiplug adaptors, such as cube adaptors,

unfused plug strips or any other device notunfused plug strips or any other device not

complying with NFPA 70 are prohibited.complying with NFPA 70 are prohibited.



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Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

UL listed transientUL listed transient

voltage surgevoltage surgeprotectors may beprotectors may beused to protectused to protect

computer equipment.computer equipment.

Surge protectors MAY Surge protectors MAY NOT beNOT be

– – DaisyDaisy--chained togetherchained together – – Used as extensionUsed as extension

cordscords

– – Used with heatersUsed with heaters



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Electrical SafetyElectrical Safety

Extension cords and flexible cords cannot be aExtension cords and flexible cords cannot be a

substitute for permanent wiring.substitute for permanent wiring.

These cords cannot be nailed, stapled, runThese cords cannot be nailed, stapled, rununder carpet, wrapped around furniture, rununder carpet, wrapped around furniture, run

across the ceiling, or attached to any surface byacross the ceiling, or attached to any surface by

any other creative means.any other creative means. All cords should be in good All cords should be in good

condition.condition.



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Open FlamesOpen Flames

• Open flames are not allowed in

DHHS buildings.

• Candles and burning incense are not

permitted.



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Portable Space HeatersPortable Space Heaters

Require DrRequire Dr’ ’ s. Notes. Note Director ApprovalDirector Approval

Approved type Approved type

Electrical InspectionElectrical Inspectionprior to installationprior to installation



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Incipient Stage FiresIncipient Stage Fires

Fires in the initial or beginning stage andcan be controlled or extinguished by

portable fire extinguishers.



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Fire Extinguisher BasicsFire Extinguisher Basics

Do not endanger yourself.Do not endanger yourself.

Only use extinguishers if the fire isOnly use extinguishers if the fire ismanageable and you know how tomanageable and you know how to

use the extinguisher.use the extinguisher.

Sound the alarm, dial 9Sound the alarm, dial 9--911 and get911 and getout!!!out!!!

Notify State Facility ServicesNotify State Facility Servicesor Landlord of leased buildingor Landlord of leased building



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Pressure Gauge indicatesPressure Gauge indicatescharge statuscharge status

Safety Pin releases theSafety Pin releases the

handlehandle Depressing the HandleDepressing the Handle

activates the Gas Canisteractivates the Gas Canister

Extinguishing Agent risesExtinguishing Agent risesthru draw tubethru draw tube

Nozzle directs Agent to fireNozzle directs Agent to fire

How a Fire Extinguisher WorksHow a Fire Extinguisher Works



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How to Use a Fire ExtinguisherHow to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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A A imim

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SSweepweep



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Addit ional Information... Addit ional Information...

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Do You Know???Do You Know???

Where is the nearestWhere is the nearestfire alarm station?fire alarm station?

Where is the nearestWhere is the nearestfire extinguisher?fire extinguisher?

Where is the primaryWhere is the primaryexit?exit?

Where is theWhere is the

secondary exit?secondary exit? Where is yourWhere is your

emergencyemergencyprocedures manual?procedures manual?

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