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Fire and Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Fire and Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Developed by the Raleigh Fire Department Fire Prevention Division 310 W. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27602 919-831-6392. Overview . Evacuation Plans and Drills Employee Training Fire Extinguishers Smoke Detectors. Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans.

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Fire and Emergency Planning and Preparedness

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  1. Fire and Emergency Planning and Preparedness Developed by the Raleigh Fire Department Fire Prevention Division 310 W. Martin St. Raleigh, NC 27602 919-831-6392 www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  2. Overview • Evacuation Plans and Drills • Employee Training • Fire Extinguishers • Smoke Detectors www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  3. Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans • How will you report fire or other emergency • How to notify, relocate, and evacuate • Site Plans • Floor Plans • List of major hazards • List of who is in charge of fire prevention items and hazard sources www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  4. Must haves Occupancy assembly point Hydrant locations Normal fire department routes Can be hand-drawn Simple is ok Remember to have a key Site Plans www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  5. Evacuation Training • Section 406.3.2 of NC Fire Code • Other info www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  6. Floor Plans • Exits • Primary and Secondary Routes • Accessible Routes • Areas of Refuge • Manual Alarm Boxes • Portable Extinguishers • Occupant Use Hose Stations • Fire Alarm annunciators and controls • Map Legend www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  7. Drills • The Raleigh Fire Department recommends MONTHLY evacuation drills at different times of day www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  8. Record Keeping • Accurate Documentation is key • Required by NC Fire Code section 405.5 • Should have the items in the accompanying chart www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  9. Employee Training- NC Fire Code Section 406 • Given to all new employees, then annually • 3 parts: Prevention, Evacuation, and Fire Safety • Again, KEEP RECORDS www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  10. Employees shall be apprised of the fire hazards to which they are exposed…. Code Speak for know your danger zones and it is site specific But can include  Kitchen hazards, electrical cords, candles, lighters and matches and much, much more. Fire Prevention www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  11. Fire Safety Training • Employees assigned firefighting duties must know the location and proper use of fire extinguishers www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  12. Fire Extinguishers • Step 1-CALL 911 • Have an escape route • Make sure the fire is small • Know what is burning and that you have the right extinguisher www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  13. What Type of Fire do I have? • Class A Fires: Ordinary combustibles-wood, cloth, paper • Class B Fires: Flammable Liquids-gas, oil, some paints • Class C Fires: Energized Electrical Equipment-power tools, tvs, computers • A red slash through any of the fire class symbols on the extinguisher’s label means you must NOT use the extinguisher on that class of fire! www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  14. How To Use an Extinguisher • Remember: PASS • P: Pull Pin • A: Aim nozzle at base of fire • S: Squeeze the lever • S: Sweep from side to side www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  15. Don’t Forget… • To check your extinguishers monthly to ensure they are charged • Have the extinguishers serviced annually • Keep records! www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  16. Test your alarms monthly Replace the batteries twice a year Replace any alarm that is more than 10 years old Smoke Alarms (if applicable) www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

  17. Finally… • Keep Records • Develop and Practice drills and procedures • Train all employees • Contact the Raleigh Fire Department, Fire Prevention office for more information. www.raleighnc.gov/fireprevention

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