Training Fire Marshals to Evacuate

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FIRE COMPLIANCE SAFETY NI LTD

• Training Fire Marshals to Evacuate
• People with Disabilities
• by
• DAVE THOMPSON

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LEGAL OVERVIEW

• The Fire Rescue Services Role
• Inspect ensure that means of escape and
  associated fire safety measures are provided for
  all people who may be in a building, and that
  both are adequate and reasonable, taking into
  account the circumstances of each particular
  site.

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LEGAL OVERVIEW

• The Person(s) controlling the BuildingUnder
  current fire safety legislation the responsible
  person must provide a fire risk assessment which
  includes an emergency evacuation plan for all
  people likely to be in the premises, including
  disabled people, and how that plan will be
  implemented.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fire Risk Assessment
• Evacuation Plan for ALL
• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Standard Evacuation Plan
• Fire Awareness / Marshal Training
• Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment
• Emergency Evacuation Drills

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EVACUATION PLAN - CONSIDER

• Staff / public users in premises
• Wheel chair user / Mobility impaired
• Asthma other breathing / health issues
• Hearing impaired
• Visually impaired
• Dyslexic / orientation disorders
• Learning difficulty / mental health problems
• Dexterity problems

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WHAT IS A FIRE MARSHAL

• A person nominated to implement certain fire
  safety measures. This will include assisting
  people to evacuate in the event of fire. It may
  also include other vital fire safety roles.
• The number of Marshals will depend on the
  size and use of the premises. One will normally
  be required on each floor or in each department
  on each floor.

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DUTIES OF A FIRE MARSHAL

• Assist in safe and full evacuation
• Spot fire risks and assess fire safety
• Implement the fire routine and fire drill
• Sweep search of pre arranged area
• Ensure the availability of escape routes
• First aid fire fighting where trained

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HOW TO DO A SWEEP SEARCH

• Start in the area closest to the fire
• Work towards the exit never away from it
• Check all areas for people, paying particular
  attention to toilets, bedrooms etc
• Remain calm but persuasive with people
• Close all doors and windows behind you if safe to
  do so
• Report to Fire Manager area cleared

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FIRE MARSHAL SWEEP SEARCH

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OTHER FIRE MARSHAL DUTIES

• Knowledge of Emergency Procedures
• Test plans procedures at regular drills
• Practice emergency procedures
• Review emergency procedure effectiveness
• Role play scenarios in public areas
• Grab pack visitors book

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SUMMARY

• Prepare Emergency Plans
• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
• Staff and Fire Marshal Training
• Manual Handling Training
• Evacuation Chair Training
• Fire Drills regularly review

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FURTHER INFORMATION

• www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety
• Fire safety law MOE for Disabled
• www.fcsni.com Free Site Visit FIRE
  COMPLIANCE SAFETY NI LTD
• 02890 202446
• Thanks
• DAVE THOMPSON