FIRE

 

If you discover a fire, INITIATE THE FIRE ALARM IMMEDIATELY.

  1. From a safe location call the Fire Department (9-1-1). Provide the nature and location of the fire. Stay on the line with dispatch until the Fire Department has arrived, or they indicate it is safe to hang up.
  2. EVACUATE the building utilizing the evacuation plan and routes section of this guide. Valuables may be collected (e.g., purse, phone, coats, etc.) if within reach, and will not interfere with the evacuation of the building. Doors should be closed but not locked upon evacuating.
  3. If you come across an employee or visitor, you should direct them to evacuate the building. If you come across someone who is disabled or having difficulty evacuating, you should assist them in evacuating the building if doing so will not endanger your personal health or safety or that of the individual needing assistance.

If you are TRAPPED BY SMOKE:

  • Stay low and cover your mouth with a wet cloth.
  • Stay near a window.
  • Open the window but do not break it.
  • Hang something out of the window to let authorities know you are there.
  • Put something in cracks around the door.
  • Call 9-1-1 if possible.

Be familiar with the following:

  • Location of fire extinguishers
  • Who your designated Floor Captain is
  • Location of designated assembly area
  • Location of any exit
  • Evacuation plan
  • Location of any first aid kit

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Use only if it is feasible to do so without jeopardizing personal health and safety.

IMMEDIATE EVACUATION IS SAFEST

  • Never use water on an electrical or flammable liquid fire. Use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher only.
  • When using a dry chemical extinguisher on a flammable liquid fire, stay back a minimum of 10 feet from the fire.
  • Start at the leading edge of the fire and use a SIDE TO SIDE SWEEPING ACTION to extinguish the fire.
  • Remember the acronym P.A.S.S.

Pull the pin;

Aim at the base of the fire;

Squeeze the discharge handle; and

Sweep from side to side.

If rescue authorities are called for, the Fire Department will perform these duties. Please pay attention to the location and status of any person needing rescue and relay that information to the Fire Department.

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