1. Annual Compulsory Education
Fire Safety
Annual Compulsory Education

2. Learning Objectives Review Fire Prevention
How to respond during a fire situation
Brenda Strafford Foundation Fire Procedure

3. Fire Prevention
It is the responsibility of EVERY EMPLOYEE to assist in fire prevention procedures & practices within the facility

4. Fire Prevention
Report fire hazards immediately to your supervisor and/or maintenance
Monitor resident rooms for fire hazards
All flammable products must be properly labeled & stored in a safe place
Never empty ashtrays into wastepaper baskets

5. Fire Prevention Never leave dangerous equipment unattended
Read instructions before using any electrical or gas powered equipment
Important: According to the National Fire Protection Association Life Safety code, hand hygiene products containing % or greater alcohol concentration are highly flammable.

6. R.E.A.C.T.
R – Remove people from immediate dang  Also from across the hall and other side E – Ensure doors and windows are closed  In rooms & all hallways A – Activate the alarm  Pull nearest pull station  Page “Code Red & fire location” 3 times C – Call  State only the facts you know  Report back to charge person after call T – Try to extinguish the fire  At least 2 people present & fire is no bigger.

7. R.E.A.C.T. While waiting for the fire department to arrive:
Follow direction of the nurse-in-charge
Send a person outside to help direct fire crew
Remove residents past the nearest fire doors
Close all doors to confine the fire to a small area
Bring fire extinguishers to the fire location
Clear all obstacles from hallways, access, exit routes

8. Key Points to Remember Never call “fire” – always use “Code Red”
Keep calm & never run during a Code Red situation
Use a landline to call 9-1-1; do not use cell phones
All staff in the building, whether on duty or not must respond to a Code Red situation
Never use the elevator(s) during a Code Red
Never open a closed door without checking for warmth and/or smoke

9. Key Points to Remember
Evacuated rooms needs the magnetic “E” decals on the outside door frames of the rooms inches above the floor
Only upon the request of the fire department can the fire alarm be silenced
Any residents on oxygen are always moved to a safe area well away from the fire area (past fire doors)

10. Using a Fire Extinguisher
P – Pull the locking pin out completely
A – Aim for the base of the fire
S – Squeeze the extinguisher nozzle/handle
S – Use a sweeping motion (left to right) when squeezing the
nozzle/handle
Note: At least 2 people must be present & the fire is no bigger
than a garbage can. If available, try to have as many fire
extinguishers as possible.

11. If the Fire is NOT in your Area
Stop all activity
Gather all the residents together in a safe area
Close all doors and windows
Clear hallways of all objects/equipment
Keep residents and visitors from moving around
Be calm and reassuring
Listen for further instructions
Resume activity only after “Code Red All Clear” is announced

12. Education Requirements
Annual Compulsory In-services
Fire Alarm Drills at least once a year
Participation in Fire Drill Walkthroughs

13. References Brenda Strafford Foundation Ltd.
Policy: ER to ER