1. Jacqueline Murphy

2. • Learning objective
• Overview and instructions
• Activity: Emergency Fire Drill
• Blog: Review of knowledge
• Feedback
• Summary
Outline

3. • Learners should be able to:
• Describe the emergency procedures in case
of fire.
• Identify common fire hazards.
• Identify how to prevent fires.
• Demonstrate how to correctly use a fire
extinguisher.
• Participate in an emergency response Drill.
Learning Objectives

4. • Emergency procedures
• Common fire hazards.
• How to prevent fires.
• How to correctly use a fire extinguisher.
• Activity: Emergency response Drill.
Course Overview & Instruction

5. Emergency procedures
• Establish a meeting
place.
• Create an area of refuge.
• Never use elevators.
• Close doors when exiting.
• Take all fire alarms
seriously.
• Have an emergency plan.
• Know where fire
extinguishers are located.
• Pay attention to security
measures.

6. Arson
• Improper use of combustible materials
Smoking Materials
• Unattended ashtrays
• Cigarettes in waste baskets
Wiring & Appliances
• Unattended appliances
• Overloaded outlets
• Broken or cracked electrical cords
• Burned out lights
Other
• Blocked stairways
• Accumulated trash
• Opened fire doors
Common Safety & fire hazards

7. • Test smoke detectors monthly and change the batteries.
• Never leave stoves unattended.
• Use appropriate candle holders.
• Use fireguards around open fires.
• Turn off portable devices.
• Turn off do it yourself equipment.
• Avoid using multi-way adapters.
• Avoid putting electrical cables under carpet.
• Use correct fuse in electrical appliances.
• Keep flammable products away from heat.
• Smoke only in designated areas.
• Store and use chemicals safely.
• Use proper ventilation with chemicals.
• Take fire drills seriously.
• Know and have an emergency procedure.
Fire Prevention Tips

8. How to correctly use a fire extinguisher

9. Scenario: You are the designated Fire
Marshall and the fire alarm went off. Detail
the proper steps to get others to safety.
Activity: Emergency Response Drill

10. Please choose one of the following questions to
respond to in your blog.
• What are 3 examples of Fire Prevention and
safety measures?”
• Explain why it is necessary to follow
emergency procedures?
• What is another way to look at emergency
drills and explain why?
• Why do you think it is important to use the
fire extinguisher correctly?
Write a blog using the wiki media…
(Gose, 2009)
Be sure to respond to comments by your followers.

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12. Summary
1. It is important to develop a plan when it comes to
emergency procedures.
2. Being aware of potential safety hazards can prevent fires.
3. It is important to learn the proper usage of the fire
extinguisher.
4. The 4 common categories for Hazards to occur include:
• Arson
• Smoking
• Faulty Wiring
• Appliances

13. Reference
Gose, M. (2009). When Socratic Dialogue is Flagging: Questions
and Strategies for Engaging Students. College
Teaching, 57(1), 45-50.
Viscuso, F. (2012). 25 Tips for Probationary Firefighters. Fire
Engineering, 165(4), 155.