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Where are the nearest 3 fire extinguishers to your normal place of work
IT Room, Near the development plan group seating, behind the door beside reception (near HR group), near the payroll team – hoteling 3 desk, near finance group (North East corner)
Where is your meeting point once evacuating the building?
The covered parking lot on Ellerslie Ave, beside the parking garage entrance
Where is your nearest fire exit?
Staircase near HR team/development team, stairwell near finance team
How many fire exits do we have in the office?
2 fire exit stairwells. This is not including the main stairs that enter the building. They are not defined as emergency exits
What is one take away you learned from today's drill?
No right answer :)
When you discover a fire what is the first thing you must do:
A) Rise the alarm B) Call 9-1-1
C) Get out of the building D) Try to extinguish fire
A. Rise the alarm
What is a fire safety plan?
A FSP is designed to provide occupant safety in the event of a fire, to provide effective utilizations of the fire safety features of the building and to minimize the possibility of fires.
When extinguishing a fire, you should stand how far apart from the firre?
A. 3-4 feet B. 5-6 feet C. 6-8 feet D.8-10 feet
C. 6-8 feet
List three components of the triangle of fire
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel
What does the acronym REACT stand for?
Remove those in danger, Ensure door is closed, Activate alarm, Call fire department, Try to extinguish fire
What does the acronym PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How often should a fire drill be held?
Minimum of 1 month in retirement homes. Minimum of every 12 months at head office.
What features does the office have to contain or limit fire spread?
Sprinklers, fire walls, smoke detectors
What is a fire protection rating?
The time in hours or fraction thereof that a material will withstand the passage of fire and transmission of heat when exposed to fire
Name three types of fire drills
Comprehensive, silent, table talk
Smoke alarms should be replaced after how many years?
a) 2 b) 4 c) 5 d) 10
D. 10
What are some examples of fire protection measures?
Many examples, some include: procedures for evacuation and response, building plans marked for fire exits, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, conducting fire drills on a regular basis, posting emergency numbers, providing education and training, install and maintain adequate lighting in the building, etc.
Name some of the most common fire risks in an office
Electrical issues, kitchen appliances, combustible materials including flammable liquids, glues and solvents, smoking, heaters, cluttered office space
What do you think we could improve on and do differently in case there is a real fire?
No right answer :)
When the smoke alarm sounds, you have less than how many minutes to escape?
a) 1-2 min b) 2-3 min c) 3-4 min d)4-5 min
B. 2-3 min