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Procedures
to Follow in the Event of a Fire
Anyone
seeing or suspecting a fire should pull the nearest fire alarm
pull station and notify Public Safety (dial 911). Leave the
area quickly, closing doors as you go to contain the fire and
smoke. If you encounter smoke or flame during your escape,
use an alternative exit. If you must exit through smoke, crawl
on your hands and knees. Because heat and smoke rise, the cleanest
air will be near the floor. Test doors before you open them.
Reach up as high as you can and touch the door, the knob, and
the space between the door and its frame with the back of your
hand. If the door is warm, use another escape route. If the
door is cool, open it slowly, being prepared to close it quickly
if you encounter smoke or flames.
Do not
re-enter the building until emergency response officials have
declared that it is safe to do so.
Should
You Fight the Fire?
BEFORE YOU
BEGIN to fight a fire:
- Make sure
everyone has left, or is leaving, the building. Make sure Public
Safety or the local fire department has been called. Make sure
the fire is confined to a small area and is not spreading.
Be sure you have an unobstructed escape route to which the
fire will not spread.
- Be sure
you have read the instructions and that you know how to use
the fire extinguisher.
When Using a Portable Fire Extinguisher, Remember the PASS Procedures
- Keep your back
to an exit. Stand 10 to 20 feet away from the fire.
- Pull
the pin.
- Aim the extinguisher hose
(or nozzle) at the base of the fire.
- Squeeze
the lever above the handle. Releasing the lever will
stop the discharge.
- Sweep
from side to side, moving carefully toward the fire.
- Keep the
extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep
back and forth until the flames appear to be out. If the fire
re-ignites, repeat the process.
- If the fire
does not begin to go out immediately, leave the area at once.Always
be sure that Public Safety or your local fire department is notified,
even if the fire was extinguished.
Fire Prevention
- Multiple,
UL-approved outlet cords equipped with an internal surge protector
are approved for office and departmental use. Do not overload
outlets with multiple outlet cords or multiple plug adapters.
Waste must be stored and properly disposed of to prevent the
creation of a fire and safety hazard. Flammable materials shall
be stored in a properly labeled, flame-resistant cabinet. Keep
closets free of old rags, paper, or other combustible odds
and ends.
- Keep all
walkways, stairwells, and exits free from obstructions at all
times.
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