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Introduction to Fire Drills
Fire drills serve an important function of ensuring preparedness in case of emergencies. They are used as training tools for staff and occupants and are used to refine procedures to streamline evacuations in fire emergencies, power outages or other precautionary threat aversion. Fire drills are a universal tool that is used in industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings equally. Being able to conduct them, record them and refine them is an objective every organization must strive to achieve.
What are Fire Drills?
A large number of fire related deaths occur as a result of the inability to evacuate in a timely manner. In most cases, it was unfamiliarity with the evacuation processes or lack of leadership during an emergency which resulted in the failed evacuation.
Fire Drills are usually a component of a larger Fire Safety Plan. They are designed to integrate fire and life safety measures, such as evacuation times, exit monitors and cross-over floors. During these drills, occupants are given the opportunity to learn about exiting options, alternate routes and general awareness of the building’s safety systems. The fire drills also provide critical practical experience for key personnel tasked with certain duties, such as evacuating people requiring assistance or guiding evacuees through alternate exits.
What’s required during a Fire Drill?
Fire drills are governed by the local Fire Code and usually required to be conducted at different intervals depending on the occupancy type. Schools and Day Care occupancies usually require the most frequent drills. Procedures for conducting a fire drill should be outlined in the Fire Safety Plan of the building and typically include some or all of the following:
At Fire Cube, we can assist in developing fire safety plans and fire drills. We train supervisory staff and engage in fire drills to streamline processes and roles as needed. Our expertise is derived from practical experience and various dealings with local fire departments to understand the level of preparedness required for safe evacuations.
To book an appointment at your facility, or to inquire about our services, please contact us at (905) 232 6636 or by email info@firecube.ca
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Disclaimer- The information contained herein shall not be used as a comprehensive or complete guide for evaluating, designing, constructing or commissioning life and fire safety systems.
What are Fire Drills?
A large number of fire related deaths occur as a result of the inability to evacuate in a timely manner. In most cases, it was unfamiliarity with the evacuation processes or lack of leadership during an emergency which resulted in the failed evacuation.
Fire Drills are usually a component of a larger Fire Safety Plan. They are designed to integrate fire and life safety measures, such as evacuation times, exit monitors and cross-over floors. During these drills, occupants are given the opportunity to learn about exiting options, alternate routes and general awareness of the building’s safety systems. The fire drills also provide critical practical experience for key personnel tasked with certain duties, such as evacuating people requiring assistance or guiding evacuees through alternate exits.
What’s required during a Fire Drill?
Fire drills are governed by the local Fire Code and usually required to be conducted at different intervals depending on the occupancy type. Schools and Day Care occupancies usually require the most frequent drills. Procedures for conducting a fire drill should be outlined in the Fire Safety Plan of the building and typically include some or all of the following:
- Notifying stake holders and authorities of the planned fire drill. Occasionally, local fire departments will attend more complex fire drills or buildings with vulnerable occupancies.
- Initiating alarms in the building. This may include activation of fire alarm systems or using manual alarm methods.
- Observing general behavior of occupants and providing feedback to participants.
- Training supervisory staff and key personnel to ensure duties are completed adequately.
- Recording the time of evacuation of the occupants, accounting for all occupants and other requirements associated with type of building.
At Fire Cube, we can assist in developing fire safety plans and fire drills. We train supervisory staff and engage in fire drills to streamline processes and roles as needed. Our expertise is derived from practical experience and various dealings with local fire departments to understand the level of preparedness required for safe evacuations.
To book an appointment at your facility, or to inquire about our services, please contact us at (905) 232 6636 or by email info@firecube.ca
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Disclaimer- The information contained herein shall not be used as a comprehensive or complete guide for evaluating, designing, constructing or commissioning life and fire safety systems.