Fire Safety Plan

CALL 9-1-1 IN CASE OF FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY

Danger from fire is always present, and not knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is a contributing factor resulting in fire tragedies. It is essential that all occupants in a building be completely familiar with emergency evacuation procedures as outlined.

FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCIES:

• When there is a fire or other emergency that poses immediate danger to persons or property, immediately warn persons in the area.
• Sound the nearest blow horn which will alert building occupants to evacuate.
• Use the closest exit to leave the building immediately.
• If you must open a door on the way to an exit, feel the door for heat before opening. If you are unable to use a door, use an alternate exit if the door is hot or smoke is present. 
• If able, assist others to leave the building.  Visitors to the building may require direction to evacuate.
• Proceed to the muster area at the designated area.
• Call 911 from outside of the building.
• Never attempt to re-enter the building once you have evacuated. Always wait to receive an all clear from Emergency Services personnel before re-entering.
• Designate one person to relay information to Emergency Services when they arrive.

PRE-PLANNING IN CASE OF FIRE AND/OR FIRE ALARM:

1. Learn where the building blow horns are located, and how to operate. When you are the first person to realize or sense that a fire is in progress, use the blow horn to notify the occupants of the building.  
2. Call 911 from outside the building.

1. Learn where the building fire extinguishers are located and how to safely operate. (see below).  

Only use a fire extinguisher if safe to do so and you know how to use it

1. Learn the location of fire exits and stairways.

PROCEDURES FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES 

1. In the event of an emergency, disabled persons should proceed to the nearest exit or stairwell if safe to do so.
2. If you are unable to proceed down the stairwell, remain in the stairwell until someone can assist you or Emergency Services arrives to assist you.
3. Once information has been relayed to Emergency Services, assistance can be sent to evacuate persons in the stairwells.

FIGHTING A FIRE:

1. Prior to fighting a fire, notify persons in the immediate area. Make sure you have an exit at your back.
2. Activate the Emergency evacuation using the blow horn.
3. Be calm and use good judgment at all times.
4. Never attempt to fight a fire unless the fire is small and you feel confident that you can extinguish or isolate the fire by using a portable fire extinguisher.
5. When you have exhausted the extinguisher, back away if unable to totally extinguish the fire. Ensure you have an exit at your back. Do not get trapped.

Attempting to extinguish a fire is a voluntary act.

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSTRUCTION

BASIC OPERATION (P.A.S.S.)

P – Pull the safety pin

A – Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

S – Squeeze the trigger handle

S – Sweep from side to side

Part Two

Building Owner/Agent (supervisory staff) Responsibilities:

• Fire Department Lock Box
• Ensure that Emergency Services has current keys to assist with quick access
• Fire Department Access
• Maintain fire lanes
• Maintain unobstructed access to fire hydrants and fire department connections
• Manual Alarm 

1. • Monthly, ensure blow horns are in place and operational. 
   • Yearly, replace blow horns as necessary. 

• Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Monthly, perform visual inspection
• yearly, have maintained by a certified compan
• Battery Powered Emergency Lights
• Monthly, check that all emergency lights function
• Yearly, test lights to ensure they will function for at least 30 minutes
• Exits
• Free of obstructions at all times
• Exit doors open freely
• Outside walks are clear or ice/snow
• Storage

• Check that there is no storage or obstructions in corridors and stairwells.

• Check that there is no storage in mechanical/service rooms
• Ensure that all hazardous materials are stored in compliance with the Alberta Fire Code
• Fire Separations
• Daily, check that all fire separation doors are in closed and latched position and are not wedged open
• Damaged fire separations must be repaired immediately
•  Hazardous Processes

1. • Ensure that all hazardous processes comply with the Alberta Fire Code

Fire drills

1. • Fire drills are not required.  
   • Monthly review of fire safety plan with staff is required. 

*this is NOT an all-inclusive list of requirements, it is meant only as a guide

*maintain testing and inspection records on-site

Adequately trained supervisory staff can be of great value in directing people to move in an orderly fashion in the event of a fire and in carrying out appropriate fire control measures until the public fire department arrives. (Alberta Fire Code 2006)

Any supervisory staff shall be made aware of their responsibilities and provided adequate training to carry out their duties.

List any supervisory staff , their duties and training.

This plan is to be reviewed every year by supervisory staff.

Date of last review: ____________________________________________________________

Reviewed by: _________________________________________________________________