Part 6
Emergency Procedures for Supervisory Staff
Upon Discovery of Fire
Leave fire area immediately and close doors. Alert occupants.
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Sound Fire Alarm and follow the fire alarm supervisory procedures.
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Call 9-1-1 from a safe location.
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Exit the building via the nearest exit.
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Await the arrival of Fire Department at the main entrance.
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Upon Hearing of a Fire Condition
Ensure that the other occupants have been notified of the emergency conditions.
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Dial 9-1-1 and ask for the Nelson Fire & Rescue Services.
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If it is safe to do so, supervise the evacuation of all occupants, including those requiring
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assistance.
Upon the arrival of the fire fighters, inform the fire officer of the conditions in the building and
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co-ordinate the efforts of the Supervisory staff with those of the Fire Department.
Provide access and vital information to the fire fighters as to location of persons, master keys
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for this occupancy and service rooms, etc.
Related Duties
In general:
Keep the doors in fire separations closed at all times.
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Keep access to exits and EXITS, inside and outside, clear of any obstructions at all times.
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Do not permit combustible materials to accumulate in quantities or locations that would
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constitute a fire hazard.
Promptly remove all combustible waste from areas where waste is placed for disposal, if
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applicable.
Keep access roadways, fire routes and fire department connections clear and accessible for fire
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department use.
Maintain the fire protection equipment in good operating condition at all times.
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Participate in fire drills. Occupants’ participation should be encouraged.
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Have a working knowledge of the building fire and life safety systems.
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Ensure the building fire and life safety systems are in operating condition.
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Arrange for a substitute in your absence.
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Comply with the British Columbia Fire Code.
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In the event of any shutdown of fire and life safety systems, notify the Nelson Fire & Rescue
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Service and initiate alternative measures.
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