Fire SafetyFires and Fire Alarms at ACPL

November 2013

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training session, you will be able to:• Identify fire hazards in library buildings• Identify hazards in blocking access to emergency exits

and pull stations in library buildings• Explain how pull stations work and indicate which library

buildings have pull stations• Tell what to do when a fire is first spotted• Locate escape routes and emergency exits at the library• Describe the four main types of fire extinguishers used at

ACPL, and their uses• Describe the four steps for using a fire extinguisher using

the P.A.S.S. acronym

Prevent, Respond, Evacuate

•Prevent & Prepare•Respond•Evacuate

FIRE SAFETYPrevent & Prepare

Prevent & Prepare

Extension cords can cause fires. You can prevent:

Prevent & Prepare

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Prevent & Prepare

Prevent & Prepare

Items to look for:

Prevent & Prepare

3 feet

FIRE SAFETYRespond

Respond

BranchesData Center Main Library

Pull the alarm Call x 3333

FIRE SAFETYEvacuate

Evacuate

FIRE SAFETYFighting a Fire

Fighting a Fire

Fight it or not?

Fighting a Fire

Fight it or not?

FIRE SAFETYTypes of Fires & Fire Extinguishers

Types of Fires

ABCBC

(Clean Guard)

CO-2 FM-200

Types of Fire Extinguishers

FIRE SAFETYUsing Fire Extinguishers

Using Fire Extinguishers

Using Extinguishers with the P.A.S.S. Method

• Stand back at least 10 feet• 30-45 seconds

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Fire Extinguisher Video

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FIRE SAFETYAfter the Fire

After the fire

•Prevent & Prepare•Respond•Evacuate

QUESTIONS?Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library.

For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or e-mail jhidy@acpl.lib.in.us

To finish your safety training, please

complete the Fire Safety Quiz.