Fire Safety Briefing for Newcomers
51 CES/CEF Fire Prevention Team
DSN: 784-4835 / 4710
Contents
Means of Egress
Elevator Safety & Fire Door
Emergency Contact Number
Fire Reporting Procedure
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Detection & Alarms
Evacuation Procedure
Authorized Smoking Area
Other
MFH
Means of Egress
Please do not store
your personal items in
the hallway and near
exits.
Means of egress must
be free of any
obstruction that
would prevent its use.
Means of Egress
Elevator at Towers
Please do not push
the “Emergency stop
button (red color).
That will cause a
serious problem.
Please make sure that
your children don’t
play with this button.
Elevator at Towers
Fire Door
Doors should be
closed at all times.
Please do not prop
door open.
Emergency Contact
Numbers
On Base Emergencies
Fire, Police, Ambulance
Base Phone
Dial 911
Korean Cell Phone
Dial 031-661-9111
Off Base Emergencies
Fire and Emergency
Dial 119
Vonage Internet phone
Dial 011-82-31-611-9111
Fire Reporting Procedures
“S.P.E.E.D.”
Sound the Alarm
Phone the Fire Department
Ensure Evacuation
Extinguish if Possible
Direct the FD to location
Fire Extinguishers
Class A - Wood, paper, cloth, trash,
plastics. Solid combustible materials that
are not metals.
Class B - Flammable liquids: gasoline, oil,
grease, acetone. Any non-metal in a liquid
state, on fire.
Class C - Electrical: energized electrical
equipment
As long as it's "plugged in," it would be
considered a class C fire.
Fire Extinguishers
Class D - Metals: potassium,
sodium, aluminum, magnesium.
Unless you work in a laboratory or
near aircraft, it is unlikely you'll
have to deal with a Class D fire.
Special extinguishing agents and
training are required.
Fire Extinguishers
P- Pull the Pin
A- Aim the Nozzle
S- Squeeze the Handle
S- Sweep Side to Side
Fire Extinguishers
Start 10 –20 feet away from
the fire
A 10 lb ABC Extinguisher
will last 10 - 25 seconds
Avoid inhaling the toxic
smoke
Always position yourself
with an escape at your back
Inspect your extinguisher
once a month
Fire Extinguishers
Locations
Fire extinguishers should be located near
the main entrances and exits.
Travel distance to reach a fire extinguisher
should be no more than 75 ft, industrial
areas no more than 50 ft.
The top of the extinguisher should be no more
than 5 ft and the bottom no lower than 4 in
from the floor
Maintain 18 in clearance around the
extinguisher and allow clear path of travel to
the extinguisher
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are not to be
used as door stops
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
Classes every Tue at 1000
hour, Bldg 671 Fire Dept.
Mass briefings can be
scheduled
**Training is Required
Annually**
Fire Detection & Alarms
Only a functioning smoke
detector can protect you.
Do not tamper with
detectors, sprinklers, pull
stations, or fire
extinguishers.
“Punishable under UCMJ”
Fire Detection & Alarms
Per AFOSH STD 91-501 Chapter 6
[Link].1. The sponsor of each MFH unit is responsible for a
monthly test and examination of all household warning devices
installed within the quarters. The test and examination of these
devices shall include:
[Link].1.1. Inspecting the physical appearance of the
devices for evidence of damage, abuse, tampering, or other
indications that may render it inoperative.
[Link].1.2. Ensuring the units are securely mounted.
[Link].1.3. Conducting an operational test according to the
manufacturer’s guidance to ensure the audible alarm is
working.
Do not hang any items
Keep the sprinkler
heads clear from any
type of obstruction.
Keep stored materials
at least 18” from the
sprinkler head.
Do not hang any items
from the sprinkler head.
STORAGE
Pull Box
MFH Evacuation
MFH Evacuation
Per AFOSH STD 91-501 Chapter 6
6.2.15. Emergency Evacuation Procedures:
[Link]. Personnel will IMMEDIATELY evacuate
the building whenever the fire alarm sounds
(unless advised in advance of work or non
evacuation testing is being conducted on the fire
alarm system).
[Link]. Do not use elevators during evacuation;
use the stairs.
Evacuation
React promptly to all
alarms
- Get Out! & Stay
Out!!
Know at least two
evacuation routes from
your room
Evacuation Procedures
Take your room key
Check door before
opening
Open the door slowly
Evacuation Procedures
Close door behind you
Stay low
Follow hall to exit
Remain outside until
“All Clear”
Evacuation Procedures
If you are trapped, stay in your room
and dial 9-1-1:
Give information
Put towels under door
Authorized Smoking Areas
Authorized to smoke in
MFH but please use
common sense.
Only Use Authorized
Smoking Areas
Living Area Safety
Things you can do to help reduce the possibility of fires in
your living areas.
Minimize the use of
draperies, curtains and
other free-hanging
decorations
Remove newspapers,
trash daily
Don’t let your room
look like this
Electrical Cord Usage
Do not overload
electric circuits
Don’t Daisy chain
extension cords
Candle and Incense Usage
Candle usage is
authorized in MFH but
should never be left
unattended.
On Base Parking
Park in only
identified parking
spots
Do not block fire
hydrants, fire lanes
Do not block
sprinkler connections
Off – Base Safety
Identify Secondary Exits
Locate Fire Extinguishers
Be aware of your
surroundings.
Things to Remember
It only takes seconds
for fire to spread.
Toxic smoke causes
injury and death.
In more that 50% of all
dormitory fire fatalities,
victims were under the
influence of alcohol
Kitchen Fire Safety
NEVER leave cooking
unattended
Keep area clear of
combustibles
Do not wear loose
fitting clothing
Dorm 746 Fire
Questions?
Fire Prevention Office : 784-4834, 4835, 4862
Have a Fire Safe Day!!
Certificate of Completion
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Fire Safety for Newcomers
This _____ day of _____ _____ _____________________
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