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FIRE SAFETY

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. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 FROM A CAMPUS PHONE

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FIRE SAFETY

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  1. FIRE SAFETY School of Art and Design

  2. Steve Mitchell Fire Prevention Officer Urbana Fire Rescue

  3. Campus Fire Protection is a combined effort.. • UIUC Division of Environmental Health and Safety • Urbana Fire Rescue • Champaign Fire Department

  4. EMERGENCY DIAL 911 FROM A CAMPUS PHONE DIAL 9-911 Who to Call...

  5. Fire Stories???

  6. 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

  7. 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!

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. Planning ahead

  11. 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!!

  12. Prevent Fires

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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!

  17. In case of a fire, I’ll...

  18. 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.

  19. In case of fire…. • If smoke builds rapidly, crawl low to stay out of the poisonous fumes. • GET OUT If your clothes catch fire….

  20. Stop • Drop (cover face with hands) • Roll

  21. Questions?

  22. Emergency Medical Services

  23. 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

  24. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  25. 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.

  26. Fire Extinguishers Video

  27. 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

  28. Hands on Fire Extinguisher Training • Available after class

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