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    Fire Safety

    FIRE SAFETY
     Know location of fire alarm pull stations.

     Know at least two evacuation routes.

     Familiarize yourself with location of fire extinguishers


    and the type.

     Remind people to close fire doors during evacuation


    process.
    Fire Protection
     Fire extinguishers have current year inspection
    and are fully charged.

     Fire extinguishers must be unobstructed.

     Fire doors must close automatically and remain closed


    (often left propped open).
    Building Evacuation Procedures
    Recognize the sound of evacuation alarm.
    If alarm does not sound; yell and pound on doors to
    alert others.
    Everyone should know at least 2 ways out of the
    building.
    Remain calm, leave quickly, do not use elevators.
    Building Evacuation Procedures
    Knock on restroom doors, open partially and announce
    “THE BUILDING IS BEING EVACUATED. PLEASE
    LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY.”
    Check area to make sure that others are evacuating.
    If people do not leave, report their location to first
    responders.
    Persons with Disabilities
    Help anyone that needs assistance evacuate or reach a
    designated Area of Refuge away from danger.
    Notify Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals through
    visual communications.
    Assure Blind or Low Vision individuals are escorted.
    Notify responders of whereabouts if unable to get them
    out.
    Building Evacuation Procedures
    Close doors and windows as you go.
    Move away from building at least 100 feet.
    Do not block access for emergency responders.
    Do not re-enter the building until cleared by fire or
    police.
    Blocked Exits

    If exit is blocked use alternate exit.


    If you suspect fire outside your door feel door knob, do not
    open if hot.
    Open window a few inches for fresh air if necessary.
    Notify emergency personnel of your location by phone or
    hang something out window.
    Seal cracks around door with tape or rags.
    Stay low to ground, place a wet rag if possible over mouth.
    Fire Triangle
    3 Elements are needed for fire to occur:
    Fuel – such as combustibles, grease,
    Heat – ignition source
    Oxygen – fire will not start or will starve if not
    enough.

    - Remove any of the three and the fire will be put out.
    - Removing fuel is very difficult to accomplish.
    Types of Fires
    Types of Fire Extinguishers
    Type A Air Pressurized Water (APW) for
    combustibles.
    Type B Carbon Dioxide for flammables.
    Type C Chemical for electrical.
    Type D Not used in most schools
    When to use a fire extinguisher
    If you have been trained and can do so safely.
    When fire is Small, contained and not spreading
    If you have a clear evacuation route
    Using a fire extinguisher
    For more info
    Don Ebert, Risk Manager
    (509) 789-3517
    debert@esd101.net

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