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Church Administrators & Emergency Planning

Church Administrators & Emergency Planning. Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division. Topics. Church Fires in Minnesota Prevention of Fires Fire Protection Systems Emergency Planning. Church Fires in Minnesota. From 2004-2012 (9 years): 332 fires (37 per year)

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Church Administrators & Emergency Planning

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  1. Church Administrators & Emergency Planning Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division

  2. Topics • Church Fires in Minnesota • Prevention of Fires • Fire Protection Systems • Emergency Planning

  3. Church Fires in Minnesota • From 2004-2012 (9 years): • 332 fires (37 per year) • $7,740,706 in property loss ($860,078 per year) • 23 fires with $50,000 damage or more (94% of the total property loss)

  4. Church Fires in Minnesota • Most common causes: • Intentional: 37 • Equipment failure: 31 • Act of nature: 12 • Other “accidental” cause: 55 • Cause not listed: 130

  5. Church Fires in Minnesota • Area of origin (where they start): • Outside area: 35 • Kitchens: 11 • Assembly / sanctuary: 11 • Heating / mechanical spaces: 11 • Egress system (halls, entrances, etc.): 9 • Storage areas: 9 • Bathrooms: 5 • Office areas: 4

  6. Preventing Fires • High Risk Areas for Preventable Fires: • Cooking (how trained are people who cook in your facilities) • Candles (keep at least 18 inches from things that can burn – wood, paper, plastic, cloth materials, etc.) • Heating / mechanical areas: • Maintenance of equipment • Combustible storage near heating equip.

  7. Interior Concerns • Refrain from storing gas-fueled equipment in the building: • Snow blowers, lawnmowers, etc. • Allowed inside building if stored in separate fire-rated room • Egress system (corridors, stairs, etc.) blocked with storage

  8. Exterior Concerns • Keep dumpsters away from buildings • Storage sheds and outbuildings – keep at least 10 feet from main building • Wood chip / mulch fires

  9. Fire Protection – Hierarchy of Effectiveness • Fire sprinkler systems – about 1 church saved each year • Fire alarm systems – about 2 fires detected each year • Construction features: • Non-combustible construction – limits spread • Fire separation walls / doors • Portable fire extinguishers

  10. Fire Safety & Evacuation Planning • Required for larger churches: • Multi-use facilities with large reception spaces, day care, or pre-school functions • Used exclusively for worship for 2,000 or more occupants (big church!) • Buildings used for housing and sleeping purposes (Families Moving Forward, Interfaith Hospitality Network, etc.)

  11. Fire Safety Plan – Contents • Procedure for reporting fires • Site plans (hydrants, FD access locations, occupant assembly point) • Identification of responsible persons: • Maintenance of fire protection systems • Building housekeeping and maintenance (eliminating fire hazards) • Business interruption considerations

  12. Fire Evacuation Plan – Contents • Means of notifying occupants of a fire: • Fire alarm system, public address, etc. • What does it sound like? • Identification of egress routes • Procedures for accounting for staff and occupants (primary & secondary means) • Relocation of occupants • Reporting the fire to the fire department

  13. Questions

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