AGENDA Training Fire Marshals to Evacuate People with Disabilities by DAVE THOMPSON FIRE COMPLIANCE & SAFETY NI LTD

AGENDA The Fire & Rescue Services Role Inspect & ensure that means of escape and associated fire safety measures are provided for all people who may be in a building, and that both are adequate and reasonable, taking into account the circumstances of each particular site. LEGAL OVERVIEW

AGENDA The Person(s) controlling the Building Under current fire safety legislation the responsible person must provide a fire risk assessment which includes an emergency evacuation plan for all people likely to be in the premises, including disabled people, and how that plan will be implemented. LEGAL OVERVIEW

AGENDA  Fire Risk Assessment  Evacuation Plan for ALL  Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan  Standard Evacuation Plan  Fire Awareness / Marshal Training  Maintenance of Fire Safety Equipment  Emergency Evacuation Drills SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

AGENDA Staff / public users in premises Wheel chair user / Mobility impaired Asthma & other breathing / health issues Hearing impaired Visually impaired Dyslexic / orientation disorders Learning difficulty / mental health problems Dexterity problems EVACUATION PLAN - CONSIDER

AGENDA A person nominated to implement certain fire safety measures. This will include assisting people to evacuate in the event of fire. It may also include other vital fire safety roles. The number of Marshals will depend on the size and use of the premises. One will normally be required on each floor or in each department on each floor. WHAT IS A FIRE MARSHAL

AGENDA Assist in safe and full evacuation Spot fire risks and assess fire safety Implement the fire routine and fire drill Sweep search of pre arranged area Ensure the availability of escape routes First aid fire fighting where trained DUTIES OF A FIRE MARSHAL

AGENDA Start in the area closest to the fire Work towards the exit – never away from it Check all areas for people, paying particular attention to toilets, bedrooms etc Remain calm but persuasive with people Close all doors and windows behind you if safe to do so Report to Fire Manager area cleared HOW TO DO A SWEEP SEARCH

AGENDA FIRE MARSHAL SWEEP SEARCH

AGENDA Knowledge of Emergency Procedures Test plans & procedures at regular drills Practice emergency procedures Review emergency procedure effectiveness Role play scenarios in public areas Grab pack & visitors book OTHER FIRE MARSHAL DUTIES

AGENDA Prepare Emergency Plans Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Staff and Fire Marshal Training Manual Handling Training Evacuation Chair Training Fire Drills regularly & review SUMMARY

AGENDA Fire safety law – MOE for Disabled – Free Site Visit FIRE COMPLIANCE & SAFETY NI LTDwww.fcsni.com Thanks DAVE THOMPSON FURTHER INFORMATION