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Loss Prevention’s 425 10-Minute Safety Trainer Fire Emergency Procedures Leaders Guide Target Audience … All Employees This program is designed to introduce employees to the need and importance of fire emergency procedures Early notification of guests and employees to a potential fire is necessary to ensure their safety All fire alarms should be perceived as a “real” fire emergency and fully investigated When the alarm sounds remain calm, but act quickly Employees should: • Control smoke spread by closing all doors, including laundry chute • Clear the corridors by removing all housekeeping, maintenance, service carts and other barriers Place them in service areas or vacant guestrooms • Help evacuate the area Provide aid to guests with disabilities Assist guests with directions to the nearest exits • Implement any departmental procedures Each department will have separate procedures to follow Implement the procedures that you are responsible for as quickly as possible and then evacuate • Meet at the rally point When employees evacuate, they should proceed immediately to the predetermined rally point During a fire emergency, employees must perform a set of tasks before, during, and after they evacuate the facility in an organized and timely manner If you discover a fire, employees should remember to use C.A.R.E.: • • • • Contain the fire Close the door to the area containing the fire Activate the alarm Go to the nearest pull station and pull the alarm Report the location of the fire Using a house phone, guestroom phone, or radio, report the exact location of the fire Evacuate and seal off the area Ensure fire doors are closed Alert the guests and employees in the area and help them find the nearest exit Each hotel should have a full complement of fire extinguishers in compliance with local codes Extinguishers should be visually checked on a monthly basis to ensure they are in place and fully charged To use a fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S • • • • Pull the pin Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle Sweep the nozzle from side to side A fire extinguisher can only be as effective as its operator Use portable fire extinguishers only if you can so safely and without putting yourself at risk Exit doors should not be locked or secured in a way that could prevent egress at any time They should remain free of obstructions and should only be secured through the use of panic hardware Exits should be clearly labeled Care should be taken to ensure directional arrows lead to the exit Loss Prevention’s 425 10-Minute Safety Trainer Fire Emergency Procedures QUIZ Most fire alarms should not be taken as a “real” fire emergency a True b False When the fire alarm sounds, employees should the following: a b c d Try to control smoke spread Implement department procedures Help evacuate the area All the above Upon discovering a fire, employees should: a Never activate the alarm until the fire is extinguished b Leave doors open to allow smoke to travel c Use C.A.R.E C.A.R.E stands for containing the fire, activating the alarm, reporting the location of fire, and evacuating the area a True b False Extinguishers should be checked on a annual basis: visually a True b False The “A” in P.A.S.S stands for: a Active alarm b Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire c Alert guest of fire Exit doors are to remain locked at all times a True b False When you have completed this quiz, turn it in to your supervisor Name: Date: For additional information contact the Loss Prevention Department at 770-604-2626 Loss Prevention’s 10-Minute Safety Trainer 425 Fire Emergency Procedures QUIZ ANSWERS (b) False All fire alarms should be perceived as a “real” fire emergency and fully investigated (d) All of the Above Employees should control smoke spread, clear the corridors, help evacuate the area, implement departmental procedures, and meet at the rally point (c) Use C.A.R.E (a) True C.A.R.E stands for containing the fire, activating the alarm, reporting location of fire, and evacuating and sealing off the area (b) False Extinguishers should be visually checked on a monthly basis to ensure they are in place and fully charged (b) Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire To use a fire extinguisher, remember to P.A.S.S: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the nozzle from side to side (b) False Exit doors should not be locked or secured in a way that could prevent egress at any time Panic hardware may be used For additional information contact the Loss Prevention Department at 770-604-2626 Loss Prevention’s 425 10-Minute Safety Trainer Fire Emergency Procedures Employee Sign-Off _ Date _ Hotel _ Training Facilitator Today I participated in a training program which addressed the importance of fire emergency procedures I agree to observe and follow the safe work practices described to me in this training In the event of an injury, I understand that I am to report it to my supervisor immediately I understand that should I have any further questions regarding this program or any safety issue, I should ask my supervisor For additional information contact the Loss Prevention Department at 770-604-2626 ...Loss Prevention’s 425 10- Minute Safety Trainer Fire Emergency Procedures QUIZ Most fire alarms should not be taken as a “real” fire emergency a True b False When the fire alarm sounds, employees... 770-604-2626 Loss Prevention’s 10- Minute Safety Trainer 425 Fire Emergency Procedures QUIZ ANSWERS (b) False All fire alarms should be perceived as a “real” fire emergency and fully investigated... contact the Loss Prevention Department at 770-604-2626 Loss Prevention’s 425 10- Minute Safety Trainer Fire Emergency Procedures Employee Sign-Off _ Date _ Hotel _ Training