nc state university fire marshal’s office (919) 515-2568 or (919) 515-3000 [email protected]

Fire and Life Safety on Campus

NC State University Fire Marshal’s Office(919) 515-2568 or (919) [email protected]

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Overview

Office of University Fire MarshalNorth Carolina State University

University Fire Marshal’s Office Life Safety

• Severe Weather• Hazardous Materials

Fire Safety• Fire evacuation• Detectors & sprinklers• Types of fire• Fire extinguishers types• Rules for fighting fire • Using an extinguisher

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University Fire Marshal’s Office


DFMKristen Boggs

Environmental Health &

Public Safety

Fire Marshal

Bill Stevenson

DFMLaura

Blanton

Chief DeputyFire Marshal

Jon Brann

DFMGreg Brooks

Part-timeInspectors

Part-timeEvent Staff

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University Fire Marshal’s Office


What we do:

• Emergency response

• Fire & Life Safety Public Education

• Life Safety systems testing and acceptance

• Fire & severe weather drills

• Building fire and life safety inspections

• Contractor safety programs

• Emergency Planning

• Fire code enforcement and consultation

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Life Safety – Severe Weather

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Life Safety – Severe Weather Refuge Area


When severe weather is imminent:1. Seek Area of Refuge for Severe Weather.

2. Preferably an interior hallway on the lowest level possible with the doors shut, away from all windows.

3. Remain in the Severe Weather Shelter until danger has passed.

Note: In preparation for severe weather, familiarize yourself with your building’s designated severe weather shelter areas.

Sample Severe Weather Plan

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Life Safety – Severe Weather Alert


How do you get updated information while taking refuge? ◦ Wolf Alert / Siren◦ View the NCSU home page◦ Text messaging ◦ AM/FM Radio (battery or wind up type)

** Sirens may or may not be heard inside buildings – DO NOT depend on this method inside buildings**

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Hazardous/Flammable Materials

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Life Safety – Hazardous/Flammable Materials


Hazardous/flammable materials consists of more than tank cars and laboratory chemicals.

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Life Safety – Hazardous/Flammable Materials


All hazardous/flammable materials should be stored according to the manufactures recommendation

◦ Flammable liquids should be stored in a metal flammable storage cabinet.

All liquids must be labeled for quick identification Please dispose of all hazardous/flammable liquids properly!

If you have any questions as to the means of disposal, contact University Environmental Health and Safety

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Fire Safety

Stay Alert! Do not cook or heat your food if you cannot pay attention.

Watch What You Heat! Stay in the kitchen or near the microwave when you are cooking. If you have to leave, turn off the stove or microwave.

Clean and clear the stove top and/or cooking appliance of combustibles like dish towels, bags, paper or boxes.

Fire Safety – Cooking

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Always keep a lid nearby when you are cooking. If a small grease fires starts in a pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. Leave the lid on the pan till cooled.

Never pour water on a cooking pan grease fire.

Fire Safety – Cooking

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In case of an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed until it is cool. After a fire, the oven will need to be checked and serviced before use.

If you have a fire in your microwave oven, turn it off immediately. This will stop the fan so it won’t feed oxygen to the flames. Never open the oven door until the fire is out.

Any time you have a cooking fire, call the Fire Marshal’s Office. (919) 515-2568.

Fire Safety- Cooking


You must obtain a Hot Work Permit from the Fire Marshal’s Office before grilling or frying on campus.

The Fire Marshal will inspect your equipment and ensure you have a fire extinguisher.

You may borrow a fire extinguisher if you do not have one.

Call (919) 515-2568 to request a permit before you start cooking.

Fire Safety- Grilling and Frying


Fire Safety- Heating

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If your office is too cold, request a heat study from Facilities. If they have deemed that nothing can be done to adjust the room

temperature, then you may use a space heater. Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office to obtain a space heater use

permit. The portable electric heater shall be

◦ UL listed.◦ Equipped with an automatic tip-over, shut off switch, valve or

internal component.◦ Placed at least three feet (one meter) away from all

combustibles. ◦ Plugged directly into an outlet wherever possible. Never use an

extension cord. Never leave your electric heater running when you leave the

room. Do not extend the electric cord of the heater through wall

openings, under doors, or under floor coverings.Office of University Fire MarshalNorth Carolina State University

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Fire Safety – Devices


Smoke/heat detectors • DO NOT cover smoke or heat

detectors • DO NOT disconnect or tamper

w/ device

Sprinklers• DO NOT hang items on• DO NOT tamper w/• Keep all items a minimum of

18” away from the sprinkler head

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What do I need to know?


Be prepared by being aware!!

You should know the Rule of Two’s. Always know the locations of:

2-Exit routes2-Fire alarm pull

stations2-Fire extinguishers

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Fire Safety – Building Evacuation


1. Be familiar with the evacuation plan for your building.

2. Always have 2 escape routes.3. Help keep routes clear.4. Learn areas of rescue

assistance.5. Familiarize yourself with

building alarm systems.6. Find out the designated

assembly area.7. Participate in drills8. Be accountable9. STAY CALM!

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Fire Safety – Building Evacuation


DO NOT prop open fire doors

Keep all exits clear Keep exit hallways clear

–NO storage

When the fire alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Go to the assembly area. Call 9-1-1 if you know the cause.

If there is smoke blocking the door or first way out, use your second way out.

Smoke is poisonous. If you must escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out.

Before opening a door, feel the doorknob and then the door. If either is hot, leave the door closed and use your second way out.

If there is a fire….

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If there is smoke coming around the door, leave the door closed and use your second way out.

If you cannot get out, close the door and cover the vents and cracks around the door with cloth or tape. Call 9-1-1 to let them know you are trapped and your location. Signal for help at a window.

If you cannot get to someone needing assistance, leave the building and call 9-1-1. Tell the operator where the person is.

If there is a fire…


Never re-enter a burning building. Do not enter a building if the fire alarm is

activating. Wait until you receive the “All Clear” before

entering.

Fire Safety- Building Evacuation

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True or False?


In the event of a fire, it is required for all NC State employees/faculty/students to use a fire extinguisher.

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FALSE


NC State employees are NOT required to use a fire extinguisher.

If you have the ability and the inclination you can use a fire extinguisher.

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Fire Safety – Fire Behavior


What 3 things does it take tomake fire?

1) Fuel- Needs something to burn.

2) Oxygen- Even fire breathes.

3) Heat-To get things going.

1. Handle is squeezed

2. Inner canister of high-pressure gas opens

3. Extinguishing agent is forced out from the main cylinder through a siphon tube and out the nozzle.

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How a Fire Extinguisher Works


Portable extinguishers are classified according to the types of fires (A, B, C, & D)

Some extinguishers can be used on more than one class of fire.

Others have warning labels where it would be dangerous for the operator to use a particular fire extinguishing agent.

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Fire Safety – Fire Extinguishers


Class A◦ Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, cloth, trash,

plastics, etc.)

Class B◦ Flammable & combustible liquids (gasoline, diesel

fuel, alcohols, tars, etc.)◦ Flammable gases (propane, butane)◦ Class B fires do not include fires involving cooking

oils and grease.

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Fire Safety – Types of Fire


Class C◦ ENERGIZED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

including motors, transformers, and appliances.

◦ When the power is removed it becomes one of the other classes of fire.

Class D◦ Combustible metals (magnesium, titanium,

sodium, potassium) (Water reactive materials)

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Class K◦ Fires in cooking appliances that involve

combustible cooking media (vegetable and animal oils and fats.

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Fire Safety – Types of fire


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Fire Safety – Rules of Fighting Fire


Remember the three A’s

◦ACTIVATE the building alarm system or notify the fire department by

calling 911. Or, have someone else do this for you.

◦ASSIST any persons in immediate danger, or those incapable on

their own, to exit the building, without risk to yourself.

◦ATTEMPT to extinguish the fire, only after the first two A’s are

completed.

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Fire Safety – Rules of Fighting Fire


Only Fight a Fire

◦If the fire is small and contained

◦If you are safe from toxic smoke

◦If you have a means of escape

◦If your instincts tell you it’s OK

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Fire Safety – Fire Extinguisher Use


PASS Method◦ Pull the pin◦ Aim the nozzle◦ Squeeze the handle◦ Sweep the base of the fire

Remember to have a path of escape behind you. DO NOT ALLOW THE FIRE TO GET BETWEEN YOU AND THE EXIT!

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Pull the pin

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Aim the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire

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Squeeze the handle or operating lever to discharge the fire extinguishing agent.

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Sweep the base of the fire from side to side until the fire is out.

◦ Move forward or around the fire area as the fire diminishes.

◦ Watch the area for re-ignition.

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If the fire does not go out after using one extinguisher, back out of the room and get outside.

Report to the assembly area and wait for help to arrive.

When emergency services arrive, tell them the location and nature of the fire.

Fire Safety- Fire Extinguishers

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Each person will have the opportunity to practice extinguishing a fire with a fire extinguisher

Don’t worry or become nervous, you will be assisted by trained professionals

Remember P-A-S-S

Time to Practice!

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Assist with sharing important messages Assist with evacuations by performing a

sweep on their way out. Assisting with building security by keeping

non-emergency personnel out until clear. Assist with personnel accountability within

their group. Sharing important information on building

with emergency responders.

Role of Building Liaison’s

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Office of University Fire MarshalNorth Carolina State UniversityOffice: (919) 515-2568Emergency: 9-1-1 or 515-3000

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