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Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
FIRE SAFETY – RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
For all staff members in Housing and Residence Life (HRL), at Deming and other residential facilities who are
responsible for emergency response in the case of a fire
July 2008
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Campus Resources
• Health & Safety Issues– Office of Environmental Health & Safety
(OEHS)• Uptown Campus: 865-5307 • Downtown Campus: 988-5486
• Public Safety– Uptown Campus: Tulane University Department
of Public Safety (TUDPS)• Emergency: 865-5200 - Non-Emergency: 865-5381
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Campus Resources
• Public Safety – Downtown Campus: Tulane University Health Sciences
Center Police Department (TUHSC Police)• Emergency: 988-5555 - Non-Emergency: 988-5531
• Maintenance issues – Uptown Campus – notify Facilities Services
• Non-emergency – submit via http://servicewave.tulane.edu; include name, room location, specific issue
• Emergency – contact Service Control Center, 865-5445
– Downtown Campus • Deming staff receives occupant reports.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
• Oxygen, heat/ignition source, & fuel must be present for fire to occur.
• Fuels can be in form of solid, liquid or gas.• Ignition sources: ex., smoking materials, candles,
appliances
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Products of Combustion
• Heat
• Flame
• Smoke
• Fire Gases
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
• Fire safety policies – Use only permitted appliances.– Candles, incense, etc. are prohibited.– Refrain from tampering with fire safety
equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, sprinklers, etc.)
– Evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds.
Before It’s A Fire(Fire Prevention)
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• Report/address unsafe conditions.– Exit signs: not illuminated, missing or
damaged– Room doors: poor repair, not latching – Stairwells: doors blocked open or not
latching, storage– Corridors: trip hazards, obstructions– Fire alarm pull stations: poor repair, blocked
Before It’s A Fire(Fire Prevention)
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Before It’s A Fire(Preparation)
• Know actions to take.
• Know exit locations (at least two ways out).
• Learn to use/locate fire extinguishers.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Before It’s A Fire(Preparation)
Emergency Action Plan– Assists in conducting
safe/effective evacuations – Developed for each
residence hall– Designates an assembly
location for each hall– Staff trained by
Departmental Safety Representatives (DSR)
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Fire ResponseIf you discover the fire, use the acronym
ESCAPE. • Evaluate the situation. • Secure the Area - Remove occupants from
immediate area. • Close the doors to contain the fire/smoke.• Activate the fire alarm – using manual pull station.• Phone public safety:
– Uptown campus - 865-5200 (ext 5200), TUDPS– Downtown campus - 988-5555 (ext 55555), TUHSC
Police
• Extinguish the fire – using a portable fire extinguisher, as appropriate.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
• – To use them, remember PASS– Pull the pin– Aim the nozzle at the base
of the fire– Squeeze the handle, and– Sweep the fire from side to
side
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Fire extinguisher classifications correspond to the classes of fire that can be extinguished by that extinguisher.
A – ordinary combustibles B – flammable liquids
C – energized electrical equipment D – combustible metals
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
• When you hear the fire alarm:– Staff
• Follow your procedures.
• Check fire alarm panel which will indicate floor/zone in alarm.
• Evacuate building using the nearest stairwell or ground floor exit.
• Account for all persons – make sure that everyone is out of the building.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Response
• When you hear the fire alarm:– Staff (continued)
• Report to First Responders – TUDPS or TUHSC Police, Facilities Services, or Fire Dept
– Location of fire/alarm activation
– Conditions – smoke, flames, heat
– Evacuation status
• Assemble at the designated location.
• Do not re-enter until “All Clear” is issued by TUDPS or TUHSC Police.
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Fire Response
• When you hear the fire alarm.
– Students - Evacuate immediately.• Use the nearest stairwell or ground floor
exit.• Assemble at the designated location. • Once out stay out.
– Do not re-enter until “All Clear” is issued by TUDPS or TUHSC Police.
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Fire Safety Programming
• In Student Training, inform residents of:– Recognizing/preventing/correcting potentially
hazardous situations– Emergency preparedness– Actions to take during fire alarm
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Fire Safety Programming
• Fire Drills– Why are they done? Practice for occupants.
Educates occupants on building fire safety features, egress facilities, & evacuation procedures. Required by LA State Fire Marshal
– How often?• 5/year (2/semester, winter and fall; 1/summer
semester; 2 at night when residents are sleeping)
– Coordinated and documented by OEHS
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Failure to Evacuate – Is it worth the risk?
• Perception: It won’t happen to me.
• Results in increased risk from fire.
• Fires occur in college environments.
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Reporting• Report all fires immediately to Campus Police
– Uptown Campus: Call 865-5200 or use emergency phones.– Downtown Campus: Call 988-5555 or ext. 55555.
• Do not dial 911; Campus Police will contact the Fire Department
• Staff must document all fire alarm activations– HRL staff use the form, “Tulane University Fire Alarm
Activation Report” – Send a copy to OEHS
Tulane UniversityOffice of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
www.som.tulane.edu/oehsUptown: Karen Douglas, OEHS, 865-5307, [email protected]
Downtown: Carol Ardeneaux, TUHSC Housing, 988-6275, [email protected]
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