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DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS

Fire Safety:
Prevention, Exit Drills and Hazards
Fire Prevention

• The “Fire Triangle” identifies the three


components of any fire:
– Fuel paper, wood, flammable gas, energized electrical
equipment, etc...
– Energy (heat), sufficient to support combustion.
Often referred to as the ignition source.
– Oxidizer (air)
IF ANY ONE OF THESE IS MISSING, A FIRE
CANNOT CONTINUE.
THEREFORE…
Prevention

• Prevention is based on
eliminating or minimizing
one of the components
of the “Fire Triangle”.
Prevention
• Other fire prevention
methods include:
– Heat and/or smoke
detectors.
– Automatic fire sprinkler
systems.
– Kitchen hood systems.
– Building codes and
materials.
– Flame retardant
furnishings and materials.
Exit Drills
• DYC requires
monthly fire drills
conducted in all
occupied locations
of the facility
including school
buildings/areas.
• The fire drills
should include
staff from all
shifts on a rotating
Evacuation
• Primary and secondary
evacuation routes
should be established,
and all employees and
juveniles should be
drilled to use either
route.
• Exits should be clearly
marked and all signs lit
and unobstructed.
Remember to RACE during a fire
• R escue – rescue clients in immediate
danger.
• A lert – yell out “Code Red”/”Fire” (or
whatever your facility implementing procedure dictates), pull
fire alarm, dial emergency phone
number.
• C ontain – Close all doors and windows.
• E xtinguish/Evacuate – Extinguish small
fires, evacuate clients, if appropriate.
Fire Extinguishers
• Remember this easy acronym when using
an extinguisher - P.A.S.S.

• Pull the pin.


• Aim the nozzle.
• Squeeze the handle.
• Sweep side to side at the base of
the fire.
• NOTE: If, when using a fire extinguisher, the fire is
physically larger than you can safely handle, evacuate
the area and notify others by activating the
emergency pull station and call 911.
Remember the Following
• All Juveniles shall be
instructed in emergency
evacuation plans.
• Smoking is prohibited in all
state buildings and vehicles.
• Staff may smoke only outside the
buildings in designated areas.
• The use of portable heating
devices is prohibited in
residential areas within DYC
facilities.
THE END

Division of Youth Corrections


Office of Quality Assurance

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