FIRE/SMOKE!
(Smoke Detectors have not activated)
When fire or smoke is first sighted, the individual who sights the fire/smoke shall:
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
Upon notification, the switchboard operator will call 911 to report fire or smoke to the Fire Department. After the emergency call, the operator is to announce over the intercom—“Evacuate the building—this is NOT a drill”—three times. The operator will note the time of the call, the name of the person who called and the details of the call. This information will be given to the Health Officer or designee for the follow-up report. Employees and clients should begin evacuation to designated assembly areas (see detail following).
NOTE: If the fire has destroyed the primary phone system, separate outside lines are in the Health Officer’s office (C-25)-(connect phone to the modem line which is clearly marked on the wall), the Assistant Director of Nursing’s office (C-24), the computer consultant’s (C-27), the Environmental Health (E-39), Developmental Disabilities Administration (C-17) and MA transportation (C-28-B) offices.
FIRE/SMOKE!
(Alarm has sounded—cause of the alarm not observed)
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY EXECUTIVE STAFF
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
The location of the fire will determine the path by which clients and employees are evacuated. A diagram of the building marked with the appropriate exits is posted in each area. Evacuate via the shortest route that presents the least risk of injury.
In order to provide for an accounting of employees and clients after evacuation, the evacuation assembly areas (following section) have been designated. In addition, designated employees will be responsible for prompting the evacuation and the accounting of employees and clients once the evacuation is complete (list of designated employees follows).
Evacuation Assembly Areas:
NOTE:
Each section will use these designated assembly areas, even if the fire requires evacuation from another area of the building.
Designated Employees Responsible for Evacuation in their Area and Accounting for Clients and Employees:
FIRE FIGHTING
The obvious priority is the evacuation of employees and clients. If fighting the fire is necessary before safe evacuation can be accomplished, fire extinguishers are available to confront the fire (see locations of fire extinguishers on building diagrams posted). All employees will be trained in the use of fire extinguishers.
AFTER THE FIRE IS OUT
All individuals must stay out of the building in the designated evacuation areas until the Fire Department gives the clearance to return. Employees from other sites who are in the building must not return to their location until given the all clear. The Fire Department Incident Commander will notify staff of this clearance.
The Health Officer or his/her designee will prepare a fire report for submission to the County Commissioners and the Fire Department. The Health Officer or his/her designee will also review these procedures every six (6) months to ensure adequacy and to make any necessary changes to Evacuation Staff as listed in “Designated Employee…”.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire Drills will be of two types: announced and unannounced. Both announced and unannounced drills consist of “walk-through” actions, with careful attention being paid to the speed of evacuation, prompting of employee and client evacuation, use of designated assembly areas and accounting for staff and clients by designated employees. Fire locations will be varied during these drills. At least 2 drills per year will be held. The Health Officer or his/her designee will prepare written evaluation reports on the drill.