Fire Drill & Emergency Evacuation Procedure / plans

1.0 Introduction
Often, aspects of fire an issue isolated in some areas. Should have exposure to security
measures, fire prevention and control to be part of the annual agenda in any sector.
That's why Fire Drill need to be done. Which, it's very important to provide exposure to
employees, visitors as well as the assets of the company. Also, in preparing to face an
emergency situation occurs.
In the other hand, Fire Drill & Emergency Evacuation Procedure / plans ;
1.Help ensure that staff is aware of those emergency fire
2.As an opportunity for staff members to demonstrate, under simulated fire conditions,
that they can perform with safely and efficiently
3.Show that they are aware of defend in place strategies
4.Can take advantages of our facility's fire safety features and egress facilities to protect
the people in their care
2.0 Fire Drill Objectives
1.Providing early exposure on steps of care and security as well as the prevention of fire.
2.Closer ties between each other.
3.Demonstration and training fires.
4.To familiarize all staff with the emergency procedures in place to facilitate safe,
orderly and timely evacuation when necessary.
5.Determine whether staff can competently respond in accordance with the emergency
fire and evacuation procedures.
6.Assess the ongoing effectiveness of the emergency procedures under different fire
scenario conditions.

3.0 Fire Drill Planning

3.1 Planning Considerations
When developing the fire drill procedures, consider the following factors to ensure the
fire drills are relevant:
1.The building type and use
2.Building associated fire hazards
3.Safety features provided in the building
4.Desirable participation of occupants other than supervisory staff
5.Testing and operation of the emergency systems installed in buildings
3.2 Participation by Occupants
Total evacuation drills are deemed necessary in this occupancy to ensure instant
transfers, safe and coordinated everyone during actual emergencies. Total evacuation
drills afford the greatest opportunity to assess the emergency responses of supervisory
staff and occupants.
When developing fire drill procedures, consider the desirable of occupant participation.
In buildings where the occupants reside or work regularly there, it is desirable to
encourage participation in fire drills on a periodic basis. Occupant involvement provides
opportunities to assess their preparedness and response. Occupant participation also
provides opportunities to use and become familiar with the primary and alternate
evacuation routes, identify areas of refuge and become more aware of the building
emergency procedures that apply to them.
In care and treatment occupancies, employee training in the evacuation of occupants
needing assistance is paramount over occupant training. While suitable for use during a
real emergency, consider that using some emergency evacuation techniques on sick or
frail occupants during a fire drill may cause injury.

3.3 Drill Announced

Fire drills may be announced to building staff or occupants. Bearing in mind that fire
drills are primarily conducted for supervisory staff, consideration of the building
occupants and the use of the building may determine which method is most appropriate.
3.4 Times and location
There is always a concern that fire drills conducted primarily during weekday day shifts,
and supervisory staff participating, just well versed with responsibility and their
emergency response. To ensure uniform abilities and responds from all staff supervision,
fire drill should be scheduled at various times to evaluate the response to the
displacement and regular hour. Select the location of fire simulation for fire training is
also very important. Assume that the risk, danger and the answers will be different in
different locations in the building.
3.5 Fire Drills in buildings not equipped with a Fire Alarm System
Fire Alarm is a life safety system in a building that consists of other devices sound signal
indicating the possibility of fire or other emergency. The fire Alarm is activated through
the operation of manual pull stations or strategically located smoke or heat detectors.
There are many assembly occupancies required by the fire code to conduct fire drills that
are located in buildings not equipped with fire alarm systems. In these cases, supervisory
staff must be trained to verbally or otherwise instruct and direct the occupants to leave
the building using the nearest or alternate exit.

4.0 Preparing for a Fire Drill

When you are planning a fire drill you should decide on something specific that you are
going to monitor. This could be a specific aspect of your escape plan that you have
highlighted as needing improvement or a more general goal, such as reducing the
amount of time it takes for everyone to exit the building.
Amongst the staff, a team of fire warden with a chief fire warden and deputy in charge,
should be appointed to supervise fire drills and check that everyone gets out safely. All
supervise fire drill, fire warden and chief fire warden fire will require special training so
that they can carry out their duties safely and effectively. Deputies should be given the
opportunity to participate in fire drills so they can identify themselves with their role in
case of the absence of the chief fire warden if a real fire occurs.
Fire warden and chief fire warden is a staff member, or in the case of a special event a
volunteer and who has received fire drill training regarding fire safety. Also, they
responsible for maintaining the building fire safety plan and performing the duties. Fire
warden must assisting the chief fire warden with determining safe area of refuge. They
should capable of implementing the emergency procedures in fire drill and other
emergency.
An addition, should notify people in nearby buildings of the drill date and time
beforehand so that when they hear the fire alarm, they know that there is not a real fire.

5.0 Evacuation Procedures

Upon hearing the alarm, everyone should leave the building immediately. In the event of
a ire, the following steps should be taken to ensure the safety of all building occupants;
1.Stop work immediately
2.Turn off all electrical sources if time permits
3.Stay low
If confronted with smoke, keep near the floor. Smoke, heat and toxic gases will normally
rise to ceiling. All closed door should be checked for heat prior to opening. If a door
knob is hot, the door should not to be opened.
4.Clear the place / building immediately
At the sound of a fire alarm, all building occupants should proceed to the nearest exit
and leave the building immediately. During fire drill planning, all occupants should learn
two evacuation routes from each building area.
5.Use the stairs and do not use the lift
Elevators may lose power during a fire. If elevators are working during a fire
emergency, their use is reserved for emergency response personnel only.
6.Walk and do not run ( If there are visitors, bring them to the assembly point )
7.Know where a place of assembly (assembly point)
All staff should be directed to an approved assembly area. Once in assembly area check
that all of the people are present. It is a good idea to have a list of all the people who are
meant to be in the area as well as a register of any visitor who may be in the building.
8.Do not return to work until get instruction from Fire Warden