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05 Sep 2010

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	Fire Emergencies/Procedures

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BASIC PROCEDURE	I. In the event of an alarm Race.
	- R	Remove anyone from immediate danger
	- A	Activate the building fire alarm system and call 911
	- C	Confine the fire by closing all windows and doors
	- E	Evacuate, leave the building Extinguish the fire, if it can be done safely
BASIC PROCEDURE	II. How to Survive a Building Fire
	1.	Crawl If There's Smoke
	2.	Feel Doors Before Opening
	3.	Go To The Nearest Exit
	4.	Always Use An Exit Stair, Not An Elevator
	5.	Close Doors
	6.	Use a fire extinguisher if the fire is very small and you know how to use it safely
	7.	If you are on fire - Stop, Drop and Roll
	8.	If You Get Trapped - Close the door - Seal cracks - Open the windows if safe - Signal for help and phone 911 - Don't Jump - The fire department will reach you.

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BASIC PROCEDURE	III. If You are Physically Impaired
	A.	If you are disabled (even temporarily), you should do the following:
		- Learn about fire safety.
		- Plan ahead for fire emergencies.
		- Be aware of your own capabilities and limitations.
	B.	Look for "areas of refuge" like stair enclosures or other side of corridor fire doors. Elevators are not safe during fires. Sometimes it may be safer to stay in your room. Follow the advice for being trapped.
	C.	If there is an immediate threat to safety, ask others near you for assistance. If no help is available, seek refuge in a room with a window or stairway. If possible, call "911" to report your location and receive instructions from the Emergency Operator.