Protectionserviceagainst

the fires of Sherbrooke

GUIDE FOR

THE DEVELOPMENT

OF A PLAN

EVACUATION

IN A

INDUSTRY

Single-stage fire alarm network

(or building without fire alarm system)
 INTRODUCTION

This document aims to be a guide for the development of an evacuation plan in your building.

Although the emphasis should first be placed on prevention rather than on intervention measures.
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Anadequatefiresafetyplan:

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situation so that he responds well
to your needs.

a) will ensure the safety of workers, stakeholders, and the public;

b) wil reduce the risks of property destruction or product loss;
c) wil reduce the extent of the impacts on the environment and on other sectors;
d) wil help the stakeholders to quickly take appropriate measures;
e) wil reduce recovery time and costs; and
f) inspire confidence in stakeholders, the industry, and the public.

The Sherbrooke Fire Protection Service would like to congratulate you for your interest in
youarecommitedtofiresafetyinyourworkplaceandrestassuredthatyoucancounton
ourfulcolaborationinthedevelopmentofyourevacuationplanand,subsequently,fortheexercises
evacuationthatyouwilcarryout.
 EVACUATION PLAN

(nameoftheestablishment)

(address)

Date Coordinator

Approved by

Revise it
(annual requirement)
 TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Pages

Responsibilityoftheemergencycommitee................................................4

Members of the emergency committee .......................................................................................................5

Coordinator's tasks ...............................................................................................................6

Secretary's tasks ...................................................................................................................7

Maintenance staff duties ...........................................................................................8

Tasks of floor or section managers ........................................................................................9

Employee tasks .................................................................................................................. 10

Instructions...................................................................11

ANNEXES

Telephoneline

List of important phone numbers

Evacuationpractices

Generalalarmorganizationchart

Tobedonebyyourcompany

Floor plan
Implementationplan
Letter of agreement for services
Example
Floorplan(example).........................................................H
Implementationplan(example).................................................I
 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMERGENCY COMMITTEE

DIRECTION

The commitee is primarily responsible for planning and/or intervening in case of an emergency.
In fact, he must:

1) Enforce the necessary measures in case of emergency.

Establish, verify, and update the evacuation plan taking into account the specificites of your building.

Oversee the selection and training of the evacuation team members.

4) Ensure that the evacuation team members as well as the occupants have the necessary information.

5) Coordinate evacuation drils and correct established procedures if necessary.

Ensure adequate communication means to allow for the control and implementation of the plan.
evacuation.

7) Ensure that all fire protection equipment is visible, accessible, and in working condition.

8) Ensure that an inspection of al emergency exits from the floors is carried out to ensure that they
arenotlockedorotherwiseduringtheoccupancyhoursofthebuildingandthattheexitsare
freefromalobstaclesataltimes.

Make sure that the doors separating the corridors or stairs are kept closed.

10) Ensure that the required inspections and business activities are carried out in accordance with the
compliance with the regulations in force and, if necessary, consult the local fire services as wel as
concernedorganisms.

PARTICULARITIES: a copy of the minutes should be sent to the Management.

EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
4
 POSTS SUBSTITUTES
(Observers)
when
exercises
only

Coordinator

Secretary or
reception

Concierge or
Maintenance

Floor manager or
of section

Revised on

5
 SPECIFIC TASKS DURING THE
FIRE ALARM ACTIVATION
COORDINATOR

NOM:

SUBSTITUTE (observers during exercises only):

AT THE GENERALALARM (or horn, or lights, or intercom message)

1) Go to the alarm panel to identify the area (if there is an alarm panel).

Take your checklist, your mobile, etc.

3) Go out to welcome the firefighters

place
4) Wait for the reports:

? floororsectionheads;
? om
fneaitance;

5) Give information to the firefighters.

Stay available.

6) At the end of the alarm, folowing the directives of the firefighters, give permission to re-enter the building.

SPECIFICITIES:

6
 SPECIFIC TASKS DURING
FIRE ALARM TRIGGERING
SECRETARY

NOM:

SUBSTITUTE (observers during exercises only):

FROM THE GENERALALARM (or horn, or lights, or intercom message)

1) Identify the alarm zone, internal cal to inform the maintenance staf.

Cal the firefighters at 9-1-1.

3) Take the fire safety plan located:

(inwhatplace)

4) Go out to join the coordinator at

(place)

PARTICULARITIES:

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 SPECIFIC TASKS DURING
FIRE ALARM TRIGGERING

MAINTENANCE STAFF
["electrician","plumber","mechanic"]
Brigade

NOM:

SUBSTITUTE (observers during exercises only):

AS SOONAS THE GENERALALARM (or horn, or lights, or intercom message)

1) Locate the fire site to assess its severity (extinguish it if possible).

Report to the coordinator at

(place or by communication)

donotstayinacontaminatedatmosphere,evacuate;

3) Remain available to assist the firefighters.

PARTICULARITIES:

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 SPECIFIC TASKS DURING THE
FIRE ALARM TRIGGERING
Floor Manager or Section Manager

NAME:

SUBSTITUTE (observers during exercises only):

ASSOONASTHEGENERALALARM(orhorn,orlights,orintercommessage)

1) Ensure that the occupants evacuate in an orderly fashion using the designated stairs and exits.

2) Order the people encountered to immediately join their respective group at the point of
gathering.

3) Immediately carry out a methodical visit to all the places frequented by the occupants, for example:
classes, laboratories, offices, conference rooms, workspaces, break rooms, restrooms
warehouses,library.

4) Leave the premises after ensuring that al occupants have left the floor and after closing the door.
althedoorsbehindhim.

5) Report to the coordinator

(place or by communication)

6) Join your group at the meeting point located

(lieu)

7) Count. Notify the coordinator in case of a problem.

PARTICULARITIES:

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 SPECIFIC TASKS DURING
FIRE ALARM TRIGGERING
EMPLOYEES

FROMTHEGENERALALARM(orhorn,orlights,orintercommessage)

1) At the sound of the alarm, immediately stop al work. Turn off the power supply to the equipment.
when it is possible.

They close the doors and windows and take care of people who need help (physical disability)
and visitors.

3) In the corridors and stairways, walk quickly but safely to the nearest exit.

4) Once outside, report to the floor manager and gather together at the assembly point located

______________________________________________________________________________________
place

(WE NEVER GO BACK INSIDE).

5) Wait for the coordinators' instructions.

PARTICULARITIES:

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 INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW IN CASE OF FIRE

It is essential to act quickly to avoid being surrounded by flames or succumbing to the effects of gases.
the smoke or heat. Your safety and that of your companions depend on you. FOLLOW
GOOD THE DIRECTIVES.

If you smell smoke, NOTIFY THE PERSON IN CHARGE of

thebuildingwhilecarefulyindicating THE PLACE.
2) If you see smoke, or if you discover the start of a fire, immediately evacuate everyone.
occupantsoftheroomwherethefireislocated,withoutpanic.

TRIGGER THE FIRE ALARM ON THE FLOOR.

3) UNLESS IT'S A SMALL FIRE andthatyouarecertain
tobeabletocontrolitwithanappropriatefireextinguisher,donotwastetimetryingtofightit,
Stay away, the firefighters will know how to control it.

4) AS SOON AS THE FIRE BELL RINGS (or the

means you use) :

? KEEP YOUR COOL.

? AVOID TALKING UNNECESSARILY.
? CLOSE ALL the windows and the doors.
? ALL OCCUPANTS, withoutexception, DOIVENT
IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE thebuildingthroughthenearestemergencyexitand
directotheoutsideofthebuildingtothegatheringpoints.
? DO NOT TAKE THE ELEVATOR.
? DO NOT TAKE YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

5) If there is smoke, lower yourself to pass under the smoke, for example: crawl on al fours.

6) If it is impossible to evacuate the building, stay in a room and identify yourself at the window.

7) DO NOT RETURN UNDER ANY PRETEXT inabuildinginflames,forsomething

reasonthatitis.

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ANNEXES
 TELEPHONE LINE

Name Notelephone Post

Update date:

A
 LIST OF NUMBERS
IMPORTANT PHONE

POLICE - FIREFIGHTERS - AMBULANCE 9-1-1

HYDRO-SHERBROOKE (819) 821-5727

METROPOLITAN GAS 1-800-361-8003

QUEBEC POISON CONTROL CENTER 1-800-463-5060

ELECTRICIAN

plumber

HEATING

LABORATORY MANAGER
(HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

Warehouse Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

B
 EVACUATION PRACTICES

DATE :

REMARKS:

SIGNATURE :

C
 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF A FIRE EMERGENCY IN AN INDUSTRY
ONE-STAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
GENERALALARM
COORDINATOR

- Surrendertothealarmpaneltoidentifythearea
- Heheadstohisdesignatedposition.

- Attend reports.
- Gvieniformaoitnothtefriefgihetrs.

SECRETARY
Identify the area in alarm and provide the information to
the intern.
Call 9-1-1.
Join the coordinator with the security plan
fire.

MAINTENANCE

- Check the severity of the situation.

- Reportothecoordinator.

- Residence available for firefighters.

FLOORCHEFORSECT
O
INCHEF

Ensures that all occupants of their floor or section evacuate.

Report to the coordinator.

Head to the gathering point.

EMPLOYEES

Ferment the machines' food whenever possible.

Close the doors and windows.
They take care of getting those in need of help and visitors out.
They go to the meeting point.

D
 Floor plan (to do)

In case of emergency
X: YOU ARE HERE
1. SOUND THE ALARM BY THE
AVAILABLE MEANS.
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3. REMOVE ANY PERSON IN
DANGER.
4. CLOSE THE DOORS &
WINDOWS OF THE ROOMS
AFFECTED.
5. DO NOT USE THE
ELEVATORS.
6. LEAVE THE BUILDING BY
THE STAIRCASE.
7. RESPECT THE GUIDELINES.

PHONE
Fire
Police 9-1-1
Ambulance

LEGEND
? exit
fire alarms

E fire extinguishers & hoses at

fire
Implementation plan (to be done)
 Letter of understanding (to do)

for services
place to go
- etc.

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Example
FLOOR PLAN
Example
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN