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University of Maryland, Baltimore
FIRE EVACUATION PLAN
POLICE - 711 Anyone discovering excessive heat, smoke, or fire inside your building will immediately sound an alarm and report the conditions by the following methods: 1. Manual Fire Alarm Pull Station Located Near Exits 2. Telephone University Police - 711 Smoke or fire appearing outside a building viewed from the inside of the building by means of a buildings windows or doors should be reported by the following methods: 1. Telephone University Police - 711 Mulch fires, trash can fires, or other fire outside a building should be reported by the following methods: 1. Telephone University Police - 711 Questions concerning fire alarm reporting or building evacuation should be directed to the University Fire Marshal at rburke@af.umaryland.edu or call 410-706-3494. FIRE EVACUATION PLAN INTRODUCTION This evacuation plan establishes methods and procedures to be used in the event of a fire at the Administration Building. The emergency procedures outlined in this plan should be utilized during fires, and other emergencies. This plan deals primarily with fire emergencies. However, the same procedures and responsibilities would apply to other emergencies with appropriate variations. Faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors are expected to comply with the procedures contained herein. The University of Maryland does not investigate sources of fire alarms prior to contacting the Baltimore City Fire Department. All building occupants shall begin immediate evacuation of the building upon activation of the buildings fire alarm system. FIRE DRILLS As required by the Maryland State Fire Prevention Code, regular fire drills to practice evacuation procedures outlined in this plan will be conducted in the Administration Building. Fire drills shall be arranged, conducted, and supervised by the Office of Environmental Health & Safety through the University Fire Marshal. Fire drills will be unannounced to building occupants. University Police, Facilities Management, and the designee for the building will be notified of the drill and participate at their discretion. A complete evacuation of the building is expected during the fire drill. FIRE ALARMS The fire alarm system installed in the Administration Building is directly connected to the communications center at the Pine Street Police Station, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Upon activation of an alarm, the Baltimore City Fire Department shall be called immediately. University Police, the Office of Environmental Health & Safety, University Fire Marshal, and Facilities Management will respond to assist the fire department as needed. All fires, even if extinguished or found extinguished, must be reported to the fire department and the University Fire Marshal. Fires or visible smoke shall be reported by the following methods:
5. Remain on telephone until message is confirmed. If there is a smell of smoke or a burning smell, but no visible smoke or fire contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety, Work Control, University Police and the University Fire Marshal. BUILDING EVACUATION ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FIRE WARDENS A minimum of two Fire Wardens are appointed on each floor, when there are more than two exits additional wardens are provided. Following appointment fire wardens must attend a 60 minute training class provided by the University Fire Marshal or his designee. When an alarm sounds, Fire Wardens have the following responsibilities:
When one of these conditions has been met, the Warden and volunteer will leave the floor via the nearest fire exit. The Warden will proceed to the buildings guard desk on the first floor and report the fire location, if known, the condition of the floor’s fire exits and stairwells, any persons who refused to evacuate and the location of any disabled persons in Areas of Rescue Assistance to the Building Evacuation Supervisor. It is critical that the Fire Warden advises the Building Evacuation Supervisor of the presence of any disabled persons remaining in the Areas of Rescue Assistance on their floor.
BUILDING EVACUATION SUPERVISOR
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY/UNIVERSITY FIRE MARSHAL
UNIVERSITY POLICE
BUILDING SECURITY GUARDS 1. Place fire warden clip board on top of guard desk with pen. 2. Prevent anyone from entering building not authorized to enter during fire alarm. 3. Move building occupants away from front of building, either across the street if safe to do so or down the sidewalk. 4. Notify occupants when it is safe to re-enter if told to do so by fire department, University Police, EHS, or the University Fire Marshal. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
OCCUPANT EVACUATION PROCEDURES Evacuation Instructions for Persons Requiring Assistance Because of potential danger to occupants Elevators should not be used during fires or when the fire alarm is activated. Fire wardens are responsible for assisting and reporting locations of disabled persons in Areas of Rescue Assistance in the Elevator Lobby on Floors 2-6 and the Basement to the Building Evacuation Supervisor. If the fire or other emergency is on the floor where the disabled person is located they should use the nearest stairwell instead of the elevator lobby and make sure fire wardens are aware of their location. Disabled persons or others requiring assistance will remain in Areas of Rescue Assistance until fire department personnel can assist them in exiting the building or the all clear is given to return to their floor. The University of Maryland utilizes a “Buddy System” to provide evacuation assistance for persons requiring assistance during an evacuation. The person requiring assistance is responsible for identifying a “Buddy” and a back-up “Buddy” that will assist them during an evacuation. A volunteer “Buddy” should remain in the Area of Rescue Assistance with the disabled person until fire department assistance arrives or the all clear is given. Do not re-enter the building from the Area of Rescue Assistance until expressly directed to do so by the fire office in charge, University Police, University Fire Marshal, EHS personnel or a fire warden from your floor. Students with disabilities who may need assistance in the event of an emergency are responsible for identifying their needs to teaching faculty members. Teaching faculty members or the school administration is responsible for notifying fire wardens and the University Fire Marshal of persons requiring rescue assistance. Additionally, it is the responsibility of each student to identify fellow students, faculty member, or staff person (“Buddy System”) to assist them the event of emergency. If a student is unable to locate an assistant and alternate assistant, a request for volunteers can be made through the teaching faculty member or school administration. Any questions should be directed to the University Fire Marshal at 6-3494. If a teaching faculty member is disabled or requires evacuation assistance, he/she is responsible for identifying their needs to school administration and fire wardens on their floor and should be involved in planning his/her evacuation strategy utilizing student or staff assistance (“Buddy System”). The school administration is responsible for notifying the University Fire Marshal of any persons requiring rescue assistance in the building. Any questions should be directed to the University Fire Marshal at 6-3494. A non-teaching faculty or staff member is responsible for identifying and relating the type of assistance he/she requires in the event of an emergency to their supervisor and the fire wardens on the floor where they are assigned. The supervisor is responsible for notifying the University Fire Marshal of any persons requiring rescue assistance in the building. They should seek someone in their work area to assist them during an evacuation (“Buddy System”). Any questions should be directed to the University Fire Marshal at 6-3494. Visitors to the 100 North Greene Street Building who require rescue assistance during an emergency are responsible for making those needs known to the person or department they are visiting. That person or department is responsible for notifying the fire wardens and University Fire Marshal of the persons need for rescue assistance. The person or department visited are responsible for providing a “Buddy” to assist the visitor during an evacuation and remain with that person until fire department assistance arrives or the all clear is given. Any questions should be directed to the University Fire Marshal at 6-3494. The University Fire Marshal should be notified immediately at 6-3494 in the event of a noted lack of cooperation with the emergency evacuation plan by a disabled student, staff, or faculty member. Notification should also occur if the disabled person is not getting the cooperation of the responsible parties to meet their evacuation needs. General Evacuation Procedures If a fire is detected or the fire alarm sounds, evacuate the area, and follow the instructions given by the buildings Fire Wardens. Isolate the fire by closing doors as you leave. Do not attempt to extinguish fires unless you have been trained on the proper use of portable fire extinguishers. (Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless the building fire alarm system has been activated). Activate the nearest fire alarm, if it has not already been activated. Report the fire via the campus emergency number (711) using a University telephone from a safe location. Upon hearing a fire alarm in your building, evacuate the building by marked stairs and exits, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. No one should call the security guard or anyone else to verify if an alarm is "Real". All alarms should be considered real and an immediate evacuation should begin when the alarm sounds. Once outside the building stay out and move across the street or down the sidewalk away from the building to clear access for the fire department and other emergency responders. All occupants should assemble and stay together once outside the building in areas determined by the University Police in order to receive information about the emergency and building status. Depending on the circumstances of the emergency occupants may be advised to re-enter the building, to move to a shelter area on campus or to go home for the rest of the day. Do not reenter the building until the all clear is given by the fire officer in charge. SAFE FIRE EVACUATION PRACTICES
DAILY FIRE SAFETY PRACTICES Every employee, faculty member and student is responsible for assisting in maintaining an environment within the University of Maryland, Baltimore that is free of fire and evacuation hazards. The following information will help ensure fire prevention and safe evacuations from UMB buildings.
These conditions should be reported ASAP to Environmental Health and Safety at 6-3490 or contact Work Control directly at 6-7570. Any questions concerning fire safety within University buildings should also be directed to the University Fire Marshal at 6-3494. Revised 7-18-2007 |