1. Fire Warden Training
University of Guelph

2. Training Outline Codes why do we have them? Video—No Time to Spare
Why we need wardens
Wardens on our campus
Specific duties
Pictures from inspections
Video-Burn Demo
Extinguishers

3. Codes-Why have them?
1963-first version of National Fire Code of Canada
Ontario adopted their provincial code starting in 1981
Usually updated every 5 or so years
Why we have a fire code…
…To save lives

4. Winecoff Hotel-1946— 119 lives lost

5. Cocoanut Grove-1942— 492 lives lost

6. Station Nightclub-2003— 100 lives lost

7. Station Nightclub-2003— 100 lives lost

8. Codes
Every Line in a code is written because something bad has happened.

9. Video
No Time to Spare
Demonstrates the need for wardens to help evacuation go as quickly and safely as possible.
Average response time—4 to 5 minutes (may be longer, depending hose/hydrant location)
Fire Department will arrive to help, but it may be to late…Quick evacuation is the only way to get out safely.
NEW Canadians…language barrier, cultural barrier, new sounds, new buildings

10. Why do we need fire wardens?
Required by the OFC through the fire safety plan
Monitor work area for fire hazards, and deficiencies
Help people during an evacuation
Help to keep the University fire safe
Be a contact for the building incase there is an issue with the fire & life safety equipment

11. More on the fire wardens…
Each area needs to have at least one fire warden. (more within reason to cover area)
The more wardens you have the less work it will be for everyone
In some cases the H&S committee is already doing the fire warden duties
Not a huge time commitment, but there is a commitment to make your own space fire safe.
If your department inhabits an area of a building, you need a fire warden to cover that area.

12. Warden system across campus
The system exists across campus in varying stages of development.
In some cases the jobs are being completed, we just need to formalize it
Some people believe they are wardens, but there is no formal list
The need to identify a “chief warden” to be a primary contact for the building

13. Specific duties of a fire warden
During a Fire Alarm:
Announce that everyone must evacuate
Direct occupants to closest exit
Close all doors on the way out
Help anyone with mobility/visual impairment to a safe location
Report findings to responding officials
NEVER put yourself at risk
You can enter the building once the bells stop ringing… You do not have to wait for an all clear anymore
***COME BACK IN WHEN ALARMS STOP RINGING***

14. Specific duties of a fire warden
During the month:
Check the fire extinguishers in your area
Be aware of the fire safety equipment in your area, and be aware when something changes
Exit light burnt out
Extinguisher missing
Blocked exit ways/hallways
Excessive storage
Blocked pull stations/hose cabinets

15. Importance of closing doors

16. Do not wedge doors open

17. Pictures from inspections

18. Pictures from inspections

19. Pictures from inspections

20. Pictures from inspections

21. Pictures from inspections

22. Pictures from inspections
There was a sign posted above this giving directions to the electrical panel, so that you could reset the breaker when it tripped….

23. Extinguishers How to check an extinguisher (monthly):
Make sure it is there
Look at gauge
Look for damage
Ensure access is unobstructed
Sign tag

24. Extinguishers

25. Extinguishers How to use an extinguisher: P—pull the pin
A—aim the nozzle
S—Squeeze the handle
S—Sweet back and forth