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