Fire Safety

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Fire Safety
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Prevention Tips

• Never use extension cords
• Never use space heaters
• Never have open flames anywhere
• Never overload electrical outlets
• Never leave paper or other combustibles near the
  stove
• Never wear loose fitting clothing near the stove
• Never use a real Christmas tree

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Flashover

• What is flashover?
• When the room or area bursts into flames
• What to remember about flashover?
• Dont open a door too fast during a fire
  emergency or you may experience flashover

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Flashover

• Flashover signals
• The end of any search and rescue in that room
• The death of any individual trapped in that room
• The end of using a portable extinguisher
• That the fire is in the fully developed stage
• The change from a contents fire to a structure
  fire

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Fire Safety Systems

• Pull Stations

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Fire Safety Systems

• How to use a fire extinguisher Think PASS

Pull the pin Aim the nozzle Squeeze the
handle Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the
base of the fire
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Fire Safe Practices

• When a fire is discovered, think RACE
• R - Remove anyone in immediate danger
• A -Active/Alarm persons so everyone knows theres
  a fire
• C -Contain the fire (close doors, place a lid on
  a grease fire)
• E -Evacuate/Exit the building go to the
  designated meeting place

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Fire Drills

• Twelve fire drills must be completed a year
• Once a month
• One during every shift each quarter
• 9am - 5pm
• 5pm - 11pm
• Midnight - 7am (Residents MUST be asleep)
• All staff must participate in at least one full
  evacuation drill per year

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Fire Drills

• Fire drill scenarios should be used
• The fire potentially starting from different
  locations within the house
• Blocking off different areas so different exits
  are being used
• Primary Exit
• Secondary Exit

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Fire Drills

• When alarm sounds, begin evacuation immediately.
• If resident is new OR has any changes physically
  (broken leg, etc.) a drill should be done.
• Do not cause excitement or fear in the
  individuals served - Remember, we are role
  models!!
• Maintain composure and keep full control over the
  evacuation process.
• Keep individuals grouped, assist those who need
  it proceed to the nearest available exit.

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Fire Drills

• Once outside
• Assemble group in designated area.
• Do a head count, ensure everyone is accounted
  for.
• Remain outside until permission is given to
  reenter.

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Fire Drills

• Any significantly problematic drills will be
  addressed by within 24 hours
• an individuals refuses to evacuate
• an individual does not evacuate under 2 1/2 mins
• The SS/ROC should be notified immediately and
  another fire drill will need to take place within
  24 hours

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