Safety Checklist Program for Schools

Fire Emergency

When fire is discovered:

• Activate the nearest fire alarm (if installed)
• Notify the local Fire Department by calling .
• If the fire alarm is not available, notify the site personnel about the fire emergency by the following means (check applicable):

( )Voice Communication
( )Phone Paging

( )Radio
( )Other (specify)______________

Fight the fire ONLY if:

• The Fire Department has been notified.
• The fire is small and is not spreading to other areas.
• Escaping the area is possible by backing up to the nearest exit.
• The fire extinguisher is in working condition and personnel are trained to use it.

Upon being notified about the fire emergency, occupants must:

• Leave the building using the designated escape routes.
• Assemble in the designated area (specify location):
  
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• Remain outside until the competent authority (Designated Official or designee) announces that it is safe to reenter.

Designated Official, Emergency Coordinator or supervisors must (underline one):

• Disconnect utilities and equipment unless doing so jeopardizes his/her safety.
• Coordinate an orderly evacuation of personnel.
• Perform an accurate head count of personnel reported to the designated area.
• Determine a rescue method to locate missing personnel.
• Provide the Fire Department personnel with the necessary information about the facility.
• Perform assessment and coordinate weather forecast office emergency closing procedures

Area/Floor Monitors must:

• Ensure that all employees have evacuated the area/floor.
• Report any problems to the Emergency Coordinator at the assembly area.

Assistants to Physically Challenged should:

• Assist all physically challenged employees in emergency evacuation.

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