1. Fire Prevention Plan

At the time of a fire, employees and students should know what type of evacuation is necessary and their roles in carrying out the plan. In cases where the fire is large, total and immediate evacuation of all employees and students may be necessary. We must be sure that employees and students know what is expected of them during a fire to assure their safety.

This document is not one for which casual reading is intended or will suffice in getting the message across. If passed out as a statement to be read, some employees and students may choose not to read it, or will not understand the plan's importance. In addition, OSHA requires training on the plan's content.

A better method of communicating the fire prevention plan is to give all employees and students a thorough briefing and demonstration. The Fire Marshal's Office presents the plan to the University Community in small meetings.

Training, conducted on initial assignment, includes:
 

What to do if an employee or student discovers a fire Demonstration of alarm, if more than one type exists How to recognize fire exits Evacuation routes Assisting employees and students with disabilities

Measures to contain fire (e.g., closing office doors, windows, etc. in immediate vicinity)  Head count procedures (see EAP for details) Return to building after the Fire Marshal or Security has given the "all-clear" How to report a fire, how to evacuate the building, what to do if trap in a building that has a fire, how to use an extinguisher and what type on what class of fire

If the Fire Marshal has reason to believe an employee or student does not have the understanding required, the employee or student must be retrained.

The Fire Marshal certifies in writing that the employee or student has received and understands the fire prevention plan training. Because failure to comply with the University Policy concerning fire prevention can result in OSHA citations and fines as well as an employee or student injury, an employee or student who does not comply with this program will be disciplined.

Our University houses many places of employment, so we have set up a University-wide FPP including all classroom buildings. Temple University has informed our employees of their duties and responsibilities under the plan.

 2. Fire Prevention Equipment

The Fire Marshal's Office provides training for each employee who is required to use fire prevention equipment. Employees shall not use fire prevention equipment without appropriate training. Training, before an individual is assigned responsibility to fight a fire, includes:
 

Types of fires Types of fire prevention equipment Location of fire prevention equipment How to use fire prevention equipment

Limitations of fire prevention equipment  Proper care and maintenance of assigned fire prevention equipment  Employees are trained on the use of portable extinguishers and hoselines, and how to connect to the standpipe systems when needed

Employees must demonstrate an understanding of the training and the ability to use the equipment properly before they are allowed to perform work requiring the use of the equipment. If the Fire Marshal has reason to believe an employee does not have the understanding or skills required, the employee must be retrained. The Fire Marshal certifies in writing that the employee has received and understands the fire prevention equipment training.

 Fire Prevention Plan