1. Northshore Fire Safety Manual

2. Introduction Fire Fighting has been recognized as the most dangerous occupation in North America. In order to reduce the death and injuries, Safety is paramount in everything we do. This manual has been developed to promote safety and health within the work place.

3. Fire Station Deaths Since 1995 - 17 Total 3 Carbon Monoxide Poisioning3 Carbon Monoxide Poisioning 2 Crushing Incidents from Vehicles2 Crushing Incidents from Vehicles 1 Electrocution1 Electrocution 1 SCBA Cylinder Explosion1 SCBA Cylinder Explosion 1 Overturned Tractor Crushing1 Overturned Tractor Crushing 1 Homicide1 Homicide

4. Northshore Fire Safety Program The audienceThe audience –Fire Fighters –Fire Officers –Prevention –Administrative

5. Objectives Given the classroom session, student copy of the manual, and quiz at completion of the class, the student shall score 80% on a written evaluation:Given the classroom session, student copy of the manual, and quiz at completion of the class, the student shall score 80% on a written evaluation: Describe what the Safety Manual looks likeDescribe what the Safety Manual looks like Explain the 10 categories of the Safety ManualExplain the 10 categories of the Safety Manual

6. Objectives Demonstrate looking up a general topicDemonstrate looking up a general topic Demonstrate looking up a specific topicDemonstrate looking up a specific topic Explain the format of a policy and identify the reference areaExplain the format of a policy and identify the reference area

7. PresentationPresentation –The Manual will be in a white three ring binder identified as Northshore Fire Department Safety Manual.

8. Manual Sections GeneralGeneral OperationsOperations TrainingTraining Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal Protective Equipment Health & Fitness Apparatus, Tools Station & Facilities Special Hazards

9. Locating a General Policy Go to the Index by Policy TabGo to the Index by Policy Tab –Select one of the categories –Identify the topic –Turn to that category tab by number

10. Locating a Specific Policy Go to the Indexed Alphabetically TabGo to the Indexed Alphabetically Tab –Locate the topic using the Alphabetical list –Identify the section number –Identify the specific policy number –Turn to the section –Locate the policy by number

11. Easy Policy Format Use Format Transparency

12. Application Practice the followingPractice the following –Look up the policy of the students choice using Index by Policy. –Look up a policy using the Alphabetical Index.

13. Locating the Safety Manual on the Computer! Step oneStep one –Go to Microsoft Outlook –Left Click on Inbox down arrow –Left Click on Public Folders + sign –Left Click on All Public Folders + sign –Double Click on Safety Policy

14. Quiz Administer the quiz:Administer the quiz: –Pass out the quiz –Correct the quiz –Collect the Quiz

15. Summary Safety is everyone's responsibility!Safety is everyone's responsibility! This manual will assist you and your personnel, crew or shift safety, if you use it consistently throughout your career.This manual will assist you and your personnel, crew or shift safety, if you use it consistently throughout your career.