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FIRE PROCEDURES One of the single most destructive emergencies is fire. There are several procedures that should be strictly followed in a fire emergency. Here's what to do: a. Always call the fire department first. Give the location of the building where the fire has occurred. Give the telephone number from which you are calling. Do not forget to leave your name. b. Get the children/adult away from the building area. c. Do not allow the children to cross over to the building until instructed to do so, d. Do not forget to follow the instructions and the rules of the school on fire procedures. e. Know the four types of fires: i. Class "A": Burning materials, such as wood, paper, trash, etc. ii. Class "B": Burning gasoline, oils, thinners, paints, etc. iii. Class "C": Burning live electrical equipment, such as electrical motors, switch boards, electrical panels IV. Class "D": Fire involving certain combustible materials, such as Magnesium, Titanium, Zirconium, Sodium, Potassium, etc. Such fires require a special heat-absorbing extinguisher, which will not react with the burning materials. In all cases, it is important that you use the proper extinguisher on the class of fire that you are confronted with. Read all extinguisher labels on your job site carefully. All extinguishers are marked according to the class of fire. Therefore, you must know the proper one to use each type of fire. FIRST AID In order to administer first aid, it is imperative that you be trained and qualified accordingly. Even with this training, it is important that you know what your limitations are. If you have not received that necessary training, do not attempt to administer first aid under any circumstances, This could aggravate the existing symptoms. Y our primary responsibility is to send for a doctor and make the injured party as comfortable as possible. 39