Element 5 - Safety Of People In The event Of A Fire Flashcards
8 things an emergency evacuation plan should include
How people are warned What to do on finding a fire What to do in the event of a fire Who calls emg services Isolations Fire alarm activities Evacuation procedure Assembly points Fire fighting arrangements Vulnerable people
What is the purpose of an evacuation procedure drill
Alarms can be heard all over
Escape routes are suitable
Test fire wardens training
Identify gaps in procedure
Describe 3 types of fire warden system
Fixed - fixed area of building to search
Assembly - wardens meet at a location and then are dispatched to check different areas
Points- search areas from a set point following a map
Describe 5 types of evacuation procedure
Single stage - all out at once on hearing alarm
Phased - nearest fire evacuated rest evacuated after maybe in stages
Two stage - evacuate people in immediate area, attempt to fight fire then evacuate everyone else if unable to control
Horizontal - those in immediate vicinity move to a place of safety of refuge point
Staff alarm - code word used and start ushering people from the premises
What are the 4 principles of perception
Early recognition of the senses
Recognition of the fire threat
Perception v reality
Response to audible and visual warnings
8 things Included in fire induction training
What to do on discovering a fire What to do on hearing fire alarm Emg plan Importance of fire doors etc Fire fighting equipment Tour of exits and routes Location of assembly point Smoking policy and other fire hazards
8 things Included in fire Marshall training
Evacuation procedure Their role Their tasks Layout of building How to identify themselves Perosnal safety Search and communication techniques Confirmation of checked areas Communication with fire control
