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Life Safetyin Residential Facilities
Webinar Series for
Denominational Administrators
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PRESENTER
Ar thur F. Bl inc i
VP Chief Risk Management Officer
PRESENTER
John Dougan
Senior Risk Control Specialist
MODERATOR
David FournierMarketing & Communication Manager
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Valuable Denominational Assets
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Really, How about these?
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Life Safety
Must Always be ourHighest Priority
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First Things First
S 60 50 Fire Protection in Denominational BuildingsFire safety is dependent on a balanced combination of good
building construction, proper attention against specific
hazards, approved fire detection systems, adequate fire-
extinguishing facilities, and a well-organized fire-prevention
and evacuation procedure.
Preventing loss of life or personal injury by fire is the first
objective of all fire-protection programs.{General Conference & NAD Working Policy}
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NFPA Stats 2007/2011
Dormitory and campus residential-type building fires:
3,810 Annual Average structure fires
2 Deaths on average each year
30 Civilian injuries on average each year Over $9 Million in annual property damage
84% of these fires resulted from cooking equipment
Most commonly occur between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. and on
weekends
{National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org}
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April 26, 2005 The Situation
3:30 am in Thatcher Hall Southern Adventist University
Fire Alarm sounds in Womens Dormitory
Accidental Fire started on a couch in 3rdFloor lobby area
574 residents lived in this dormitory Dormitory met all Tennessee Fire Safety Codes
Central fire alarm and smoke detectors in each room
Dormitory did not have a fire sprinkler system
Fire drills were practiced in the evening each semester
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The Aftermath
1 Female student died and 2 were treated for
smoke inhalation at a local hospital and released
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When theAlarm Sounds
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Priority #1 - Evacuation
Immediately begin to Evacuate all individuals
from the building.
Time is Critical The building should be
evacuated in under 2 minutes
Never Allow anyone to return into the
building unless the All Clear has been given
Make No Exceptions Everyone must leave
Assemble in Designated Safe Zones
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Racingthe Clock
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Priority #2 Notify
Report Fire by calling 911 orFire Emergency Services
BeSpecific on the location
Notify administration of thefires location and that the
Fire Services have been called
Activate your Emergency PlanMeet first responders at entrance
and assist them to the location
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Priority #3 Attempt Control
If it is a small fire, trained
personnel should attempt to
extinguish if possible
Close All doors to help
contain the fire in a specified
area
Always have an escape
route to evacuate
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Priority #4 Take Record
Assemble in designated Safe
Zones and take a head count
Determine if everyone is
out of the building
DO NOT allow anyone to re-
enter the building
Report if anyone is missing
to Fire Dept. officials
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Priority #5 PRACTICE DRILLS
Design and Post Exit Routesin all Rooms and buildings
Train all employees and staff
members on Emergencyprocedures
Conduct Regular Practice
Drills throughout the yearRequire 100% Compliance
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Residential Facilities Must Have
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Residential Facilities Must Have
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Residential Facilities Must Have
Smoke & Toxic Fumes
#1 cause of death in residential fires
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Smoke Detectors in
All Sleeping Rooms & Cabins
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Residential Facilities Must Have
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Residential Facilities Must Have
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ProblemsObserved
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Locked Exit Doors
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ProblemsObserved
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Use of Candles
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Codes & Standards
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Would You Be Ready?
www.Adventistreview.org September 12, 2013 Issue Page 20
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What Better Time Then Now?
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 6-8, 2013
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