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FIRE SAFETY
School of Art and Design
Steve Mitchell
Fire Prevention Officer
Urbana Fire Rescue
Campus Fire Protection is a combined effort..
• UIUC Division of Environmental Health and Safety
• Urbana Fire Rescue
• Champaign Fire Department
Who to Call...
EMERGENCY
DIAL 911
FROM A CAMPUS PHONE
DIAL 9-911
Fire Stories???
Why take fire safety classes?
• 1 out of every 3 people in this room will have an experience with fire in their lifetime
• Over 4,000 people die each year from fires, over 27,000 are injured
• A small fire can grow very quickly
• Education gives you the training needed to make good choices
Challenge THINK ABOUT FIRE SAFETY EVERY DAY
•When you are starting a project, or working on a project, think about how your actions will affect your safety, and that of others!
Fire Prevention Concepts
• Prevent Fires from Occurring• In case a fire does occur: Make sure everyone can get out Separate the fire/smoke from the occupants
Fire Growth
• This video will show just how fast a fire can grow, how explosive a small fire can become, and how little time you have to react.
Planning ahead
Planning Ahead
• Know your work area
• Know where your exits are located
• Know at least two ways out
• Know the location of fire extinguishers
• Know the location of fire alarm pull stations
• Keep your work area safe
• Have an escape plan!!
Prevent Fires
Fire Prevention
• Work safely!
• Electrical Safety: Frayed and cracked cords, overloaded plugs and circuits, extension cord use.
• Do not block exits, fire extinguishers, fire alarms
• Fire Extinguishers should be mounted
• Keep combustibles from heat sources
Fire Prevention
• Store chemicals and flammable liquids properly
• Practice good housekeeping
• Do not allow combustibles to accumulate
• Keep aisles clear
• Work safely with chemicals
• Know your emergency procedures
Fire Prevention
• Dragging in an old couch or chair to your work area may make it feel like home, but it will also add to the fire hazard.
• Unplug appliances when not in use, do not have heat producing appliances in work areas.
Use of open flame
• Gain approval from Department head
• Have extinguisher present
• Keep away from combustibles
• Keep in approved containers
• Do not use candles unless approved for project use
• Use common sense, work smart, work safe!
In case of a fire, I’ll...
In case of a fire, I’ll...
• Notify occupants near the fire area.
• Activate the fire alarm system (if time)
• Call, or have someone call 911(9+911).
• Get out, closing all doors between me and the fire.
• Meet the Fire Department.
In case of fire….
• If smoke builds rapidly, crawl low to stay out of the poisonous fumes.
• GET OUT
If your clothes catch fire….
• Stop
• Drop (cover face with hands)
• Roll
Questions?
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services
• 911 dispatcher will ask a few questions so proper response can be dispatched - Emergency Medical Dispatch
• Response level determined
• Response for minor injuries will be an Ambulance only.
• Other injuries will respond both a Fire Unit and an Ambulance
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Types
• Class A -- Ordinary Combustibles
• Class B -- Flammable Liquids
• Class C -- Electrical
• Know the types of extinguishers in your area and what type of fires they can be used for.
Fire Extinguishers
Video
Extinguisher Operation
• P = Pull the safety Pin
• A = Aim at the front and base of the fire
• S = Squeeze the handle
• S = Sweep across the base of the fire
Hands on Fire Extinguisher Training
• Available after class