Do You Need a Fire Safety Plan For Your Business?

Did someone say fire plan...what is a fire safetychildren what they know, and fill in the blanks as
plan?you discuss escape routes and ways to extinguish
Fire Departments and building occupants use a firea fire.
safety plan to aid them in evacuating a hazardousStep 2
building. Fire plans allow the occupant to knowPlan an escape route as a family. There should be
where they are and the following key componenttwo exits from every room. Draw a map of the
to deal with an emergency situation.escape plan and post it in every occupied room of
Location of all exit doorsthe house. Include emergency numbers on the
Location of all fire extinguishersplan.
Location of all fire pull stationsStep 3
A Fire Safety Plan also includes a written fireTeach your children how to escape and how to
safety manual for staff and property owners.extinguish a fire. Buy window ladders for every
WHO NEEDS A FIRE SAFETY PLAN?occupied second- or third-floor room. Show your
The fire code states, a fire safety plan is requiredchildren how to climb out the windows. Show
for any:them how to crawl under smoke to find an exit.
Building that is equipped with a fire alarm systemShow them how to cover their mouths and
Premise that handles or stores flammable ornoses with their shirts to assist breathing. Show
combustible liquidsyour children how to stop, drop and roll if fire is
Premise that handles hazardous materialon their person.
Premise that is considered a construction siteStep 4
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO UPDATE MY FIREDesignate older family members to assist very
PLAN?young or very old family members in the event
Unless you have structural changes to yourof a fire.
premise, updating a fire plan is not necessary.Step 5
What Kind of business are you talking about?Decide on a meeting spot outside the house. Have
Commercial Building such asall family members meet at the gathering spot
Restaurantsafter every drill. After two people have reached
Fast Food placesthe meeting spot, one should go for help.
BarsStep 6
Night ClubsLet children hear the fire alarm in your house.
Retail Stores like Futures shop, The Bay, Sears,Young children become frightened and confused
Shoppers Drug Mart, Best Buyvery easily. If an alarm goes off in the house and
Mallsthen the room fills with smoke, you want your
Did I mention that you should have a fire plan forchild to know what to do - not hide in a closet
your house....here are some tips.because of fear.
Talk to your family about fire safety. Ask your