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unseen video of fire alarm and truck arriving
Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM by Guest
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Going in with an EMPTY stretcher! Interesting!
Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 06:00:00 PM by Guest
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I also work for a medical facility here in the USA. We have outpatient clinics and a hospital on site. Here is our fire code instructions (below). It instructs us to not evacuate the building unless directed by the fire department.

I know that when our fire alarms go off we are to close the doors to our units as a precaution. Then we are to wait for further instruction from the overhead paging system. They will say where the danger is located and the protocol that should be followed. We do not use elevators. We stay where we are - we don't wander the halls. If we are instructed to exit the building, we escort patients out the nearest exit, using the stairs.

So, it's possible that they used this as a way to close off a unit or area to keep people from wandering halls...or to keep people in or out of the building. People would also not be using the elevators so this would make it easier for MJ to get on an elevator without someone being on there to recognize him. However, the fire department would need to be aware that this was going to happen.


Title: Code Red/Fire or Explosion

Introduction:

Code Red plans are developed to guide response to emergent situations that may impact the safety of building occupants.  These emergent situations may be a result of fire, smoke, or explosion.

Staff should participate in fire drills and be reviewing the RACE/PASS protocol each time they hear a Code Red Drill announcement via the overhead paging system.

Employee:

In the event of a known or suspected fire or smoke event, staff in the immediate area will:

Initiate the R.A.C.E. protocol:
Relocate persons away from danger.
Activate a fire alarm pull station and phone 111. Provide the operator with:
Your name.
The building, room, and area involved in the incident.
The number of injuries, if any.
A callback number where you can be reached.
Pull stations are located…See attached map of Emergency Department.

Work as a team. It is not necessary that one person do it all.

Contain fire/smoke by closing doors, windows, and other openings.
Extinguish the fire if it is safe to do so by using the P.A.S.S. protocol:
Pull the pin.
Aim at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the handle.
Sweep from side to side.
Fire extinguishers are located…See attached map of Emergency Department.

Respiratory service to shut off oxygen if found necessary.

Never leave an extinguished fire unattended.  Wait until Security or Facility Operations arrives to relieve you.  Always report the fire, even if it has been extinguished.

Staff located away from the zone of incident will:

Be observant for signs of smoke or fire.
Stay alert for additional announcements via overhead page.
Remain calm and reassure patients.
Be prepared to relocate to a safe zone of necessary.  Employees can initiate a relocation.

Do not evacuate the building unless directed to do so by the Fire Department or Administration.  Follow your department specific evacuation plan.

If you have elevators in your work area, post a staff member by them to prevent unauthorized patient or visitor, and staff use during an incident. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR UNLESS AUTHORIZED TO DO SO BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT!

If you can detect a “hot” or “electrical” or “smoke” smell, staff should immediately contact Security or Facilities Operations to determine the source, or activate the fire alarm pull station and call 111 to report the incident.
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