English 10 MT fire emergency procedures

This program is designed to introduce employees to the need and importance of fire emergency procedures.. Early notification of guests and employees to a potential fire is necessary to e

This program is designed to introduce employees to the need and importance of fire

emergency procedures.

1 Early notification of guests and employees to a potential fire is necessary to ensure their safety All fire alarms should be perceived as a “real” fire emergency and fully investigated When the alarm sounds remain calm, but act quickly Employees should:

• Control smoke spread by closing all doors, including laundry chute

• Clear the corridors by removing all housekeeping, maintenance, service carts and other barriers Place them in service areas or vacant guestrooms

• Help evacuate the area Provide aid to guests with disabilities Assist guests with directions to the nearest exits

• Implement any departmental procedures Each department will have separate procedures to follow Implement the procedures that you are responsible for as quickly as possible and then evacuate

• Meet at the rally point When employees evacuate, they should proceed immediately to the predetermined rally point

2 During a fire emergency, employees must perform a set of tasks before, during, and after they evacuate the facility in an organized and timely manner If you discover a fire, employees should

remember to use C.A.R.E.:

• Contain the fire Close the door to the area containing the fire

• Activate the alarm Go to the nearest pull station and pull the alarm

• Report the location of the fire Using a house phone, guestroom phone, or radio, report the exact

location of the fire

• Evacuate and seal off the area Ensure fire doors are closed Alert the guests and employees in the

area and help them find the nearest exit

3 Each hotel should have a full complement of fire extinguishers in compliance with local codes Extinguishers should be visually checked on a monthly basis to ensure they are in place and fully

charged To use a fire extinguisher, remember P.A.S.S

• Pull the pin

• Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

• Squeeze the handle

• Sweep the nozzle from side to side

A fire extinguisher can only be as effective as its operator Use portable fire extinguishers only if you can do so safely and without putting yourself at risk

QUIZ

1 Most fire alarms should not be taken

as a “real” fire emergency

a True

b False

2 When the fire alarm sounds,

employees should do the following:

a Try to control smoke spread

b Implement department procedures

c Help evacuate the area

d All the above

3 Upon discovering a fire, employees

should:

a Never activate the alarm until the fire

is extinguished

b Leave doors open to allow smoke to

travel

c Use C.A.R.E

4 C.A.R.E stands for containing the fire, activating the alarm, reporting the location of fire, and evacuating the area

a True

b False

5 Extinguishers should be visually checked on a annual basis:

a True

b False

6 The “A” in P.A.S.S stands for:

a Active alarm

b Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire

c Alert guest of fire

7 Exit doors are to remain locked at all times

a True

b False

When you have completed this quiz, turn it in to your supervisor

Name:

Date:

QUIZ ANSWERS

1 (b) False All fire alarms should be perceived as a “real” fire emergency and fully investigated

2 (d) All of the Above Employees should control smoke spread, clear the corridors, help evacuate the area, implement departmental procedures, and meet at the rally point

3 (c) Use C.A.R.E

4 (a) True C.A.R.E stands for containing the fire, activating the alarm, reporting location

of fire, and evacuating and sealing off the area

5 (b) False Extinguishers should be visually checked on a monthly basis to ensure they are

in place and fully charged

6 (b) Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire To use a fire extinguisher, remember to

P.A.S.S: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the

nozzle from side to side

7 (b) False Exit doors should not be locked or secured in a way that could prevent egress at

any time Panic hardware may be used

Employee Sign-Off

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Date

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Hotel

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Training Facilitator

Today I participated in a training program which addressed the importance of fire emergency procedures I agree to observe and follow the safe work practices described to me in this training In the event of an injury, I understand that I am to report it to my supervisor immediately I understand that should I have any further questions regarding this program or any safety issue, I should ask my supervisor