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• Basic Response Procedures


  1. Exit the building quickly

  2. Call the fire department if possible

  3. Prioritize safety

  4. Provide precise info to the fire department when calling
• Stop, Drop & Roll Technique

  1. Stop, drop, and roll to extinguish flames

  2. Spread flat on the ground; don't curl up

  3. Roll repeatedly until flames are out

  4. Remove burnt clothing cautiously
• R.A.C.E. Acronym


  1. Rescue anyone in immediate danger

  2. Activate the alarm

  3. Confine the fire by closing doors/windows

  4. Extinguish the fire or evacuate if necessary
• P.A.S.S. for Fire Extinguishers


  1. Pull the pin

  2. Aim at the fire's base

  3. Squeeze the handle

  4. Sweep side to side until fire is out
• Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP)


  Written plan for fire response
• Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP)


  • Includes actions for staff, calling fire brigade
  • Clear escape routes, marked exits, training
• Clear Passageways and Escape Routes


  • Passageways clear for escape
  • Short, direct escape routes
  • Sufficient exits for everyone
• Emergency Doors and Lighting


  • Emergency doors that open easily
  • Emergency lighting in necessary areas
• Training and Awareness


  • All staff trained on evacuation plan
  • Knowing how to use escape routes
• Safe Meeting Point


  • Designate a safe meeting point
  • Ensure accountability for all occupants
• Prioritize Safety over Belongings
• Do Not Use Elevators
• Stay Calm During Evacuation
• Proper Door Check for Heat
• Sealing Cracks Around Door
• Signal for Help from Window
• Remove Burnt Clothing with Caution
• Prioritize Extinguishing or Evacuating
• Emergency Hotline Activation
• Training for Proper Fire Extinguisher Use
• Accountability at Assembly Area
• Emergency Preparedness Importance
• Utilizing Emergency Stairs
• Emergency Lighting Necessity
• Stay Informed on Fire Department Requests
• Prioritizing Personal Safety
• Avoid Returning Inside Prematurely
• Evacuation Area Assembly Importance
• Use Top and Bottom Window Openings