FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM

To have an effective Fire Safety Program, it is necessary that comprehensive training be given to everyone in the building. Fire drills are required a minimum of once a year. The purposes of the fire drill are to instill in the minds of all occupants the correct procedures necessary to ensure the safety of life and the joint testing of building emergency equipment and staff duties.

FIRE DRILLS ARE FOR THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF ALL OCCUPANTS. PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY!

Fire drills should be announced in advance: date and approximate time. For example: Tuesday September 18^th between 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This will help to uncover weaknesses. The fire drill should be a practice of the building’s emergency procedures. A fire drill would begin with the announcement of an evacuation drill. Observers (selected individuals) will be stationed at strategic locations throughout the building to observe the actions of department managers and occupants when the announcement is made.

To begin the fire drill: select an employee and inform them they have just discovered a fire. They should:

· Call Department Manager. The Department Manager should then call the Safety Director who will notify the Office Manager. Clear the area by alerting all employees and occupants to evacuate.

· Close the doors to confine the fire.

Observations will be made for:

1. Quick response of all Department Managers to their designated duties.

2. Response and attitude of occupants in evacuating the floor.

3. Closing of all office doors to help confine the fire and limit the spread of fire and smoke.

4. Evidence of offices and restrooms searched.

5. Following correct evacuation procedures.

6. Taking a head count at the Safe Refuge Area.