Fire Safety Fires and Fire Alarms at ACPL November 2013
Learning Objectives By the end of this training session, you will be able to: Identify fire hazards in library buildings Identify hazards in blocking access to emergency exits and pull stations in library buildings Explain how pull stations work and indicate which library buildings have pull stations Tell what to do when a fire is first spotted Locate escape routes and emergency exits at the library Describe the four main types of fire extinguishers used at ACPL, and their uses Describe the four steps for using a fire extinguisher using the P.A.S.S. acronym
Prevent, Respond, Evacuate
FIRE SAFETY Prevent & Prepare
Extension cords can cause fires. You can prevent:
Prevent & Prepare Click to view more about extension cords
Prevent & Prepare
Items to look for:
Prevent & Prepare 3 feet
FIRE SAFETY Respond
Branches Data Center Main Library Pull the alarmCall x 3333
FIRE SAFETY Evacuate
FIRE SAFETY Fighting a Fire
FIRE SAFETY Types of Fires & Fire Extinguishers
Types of Fires
ABC BC (Clean Guard) CO-2 FM-200 Types of Fire Extinguishers
FIRE SAFETY Using Fire Extinguishers
Using Extinguishers with the P.A.S.S. Method Stand back at least 10 feet seconds
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Fire Extinguisher Video Click the picture to view the video on YouTube
FIRE SAFETY After the Fire
After the fire
QUESTIONS? Information for all safety training has been provided by John Hidy, Security Services Manager, Allen County Public Library. For more information or if you have questions, contact John Hidy, x1281or
To finish your safety training, please complete the Fire Safety Quiz. Fire Safety Quiz