Hospital Fire Safety: / Required Class Curriculum 04/01/2006
LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hospital Fire Safety
Approved Curriculum
The Hospital Fire Safety Class approved by the Los Angeles Fire Department is inte
nded for an audience that is fluent in the language of the instructor teaching the cla
ss. Hospital personnel that communicate primarily in the Spanish language must atte
nd a fire safety class taught in Spanish
.
Required Hospital Fire Safety Topics:
1. HOSPITAL FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM.
2. PRE-FIRE PLANNING.
3. HOSPITAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS and EQUIPMENT.
4. BASIC PRINCIPLES and PROCEDURES FOR DISCOVERY OF FIRE / SMOKE.
5. FIRE CHEMISTRY.
6. CLASSIFICATIONS of FIRE.
7. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
8. E.D.I.T.H - EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME.
9.EVACUATION PLAN/ MAP TEMPLATE.
Note: This curriculum must be taught in all classes. The order in which the informati
on is presented can vary, but in all cases must coincide with the Los Angeles Fire De
partment approved Hospital Fire Safety Manual.
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Hospital Fire Safety: / Required Class Curriculum 04/01/2006
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PROGRAM
•TITLE 19, California Code of Regulations
•Title 24, Part 9 Section 4703.3
•Written Procedures:
•Hospital *S.O.G.'S for "CODE RED RESPONSE"
•Unit / Department Specific *S.0.G. 's
•Supervisor/ Department Manager Responsibilities
•Employee Responsibilities
* Standard Operating Guidelines
Code Red Alert Response Plan
• A description of duties and responsibilities for all hospital personnel and
departments/ units during a fire/Code Red Alert.
Unit/Department Specific "Standard Operating Guidelines" (S.O.G.'s)
• Procedures that deal with problems or circumstances unique to a particular
unit/department.
Responsibilities
Department Supervisor/Manager:
•Direct activities and personnel in your unit when fire or suspected fire is in your area
such as:
•Fire/smoke investigation and notification.
•Extinguishing a small fire I.e. small trashcan fire or small electrical fire.
•Crowd control
•Evacuation
•Provide room and care for evacuees from the fire area.
•Sending personnel from your unit/department to assist in evacuation of the fire area
Employees/personnel:
•Respond to reported fire location.
•Assist with evacuation.
•Perform "Emergency Carries." (as needed)
•Inform and reassure patients and visitors.
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Los Angeles Fire Department
Emergency Planning and Training Requirements for
Acute Care Hospitals and Health Care Facilities
To ensure the safety of all patients, visitors and employees of health care facilities
during fire emergencies, the Los Angeles Fire Department has established minimum
requirements for fire, life safety and evacuation training. Owners, operators and
administrators of all health care facilities are responsible for the implementation and
maintenance of a Fire and Life Safety Program for all personnel. Fire and other
emergency procedures shall be established as part of this program.
The following are references establishing authority and responsibility for these
requirements:
Title 19, Section 3.09 and Title 22, Section 70743 of the
California Administrative Code.
Title 24, Part 9 Section 4703.3
Fire/Life Safety Program. Every institution, as required by the Chief, shall implement
a written and approved Fire/Life Safety Program which includes procedures for
notifying the Fire Department, procedures for the use of fire protection equipment
and an emergency evacuation plan.
Section 4703.3.1
Emergency plans, procedures, and evacuation signs. All emergency plans,
procedures, and evacuation signs shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval prior to implementation. The approved copy of the Fire/Life Safety
Program shall be available for review by the Chief.
Section 4703.3.2
Fire Drills. Fire Drills shall be scheduled and performed quarterly for each shift
implementing the Fire/Life Safety Emergency Procedures. A written record shall be
kept on forms approved by the Chief of all such drills. Records shall give the date
and time of each drill held. Records shall give the date and time of each drill held.
All health care facility personnel are required to obtain and maintain a current
Fire Safety Card.
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Preparation is the key to fire and life safety.
Pre-fire planning
Before any fire procedures or fire drills are established it is important to be familiar with your
facility.
A building "walk through" is an excellent way to locate and identify fire protection equipment and
systems. evacuation and stairwell identification signs and all evacuation routes and exits.
Familiarity with your building will give you a secure feeling about fire safety in your facility.
Understanding how your facility's fire protection systems will react to fire will help you plan an
appropriate course of action that includes options for safety.
•Know the location of fire protection equipment such as: fire alarm pull stations and
fire extinguishers. (Using this equipment will expedite the notification of the fire department and
building occupants, and increase the possibility of extinguishing a fire while it is still small).
•Locate at least two exits in your area that lead from the hallway to the outside.
(This information will provide more options for escape and improve your chances for safe and
efficient evacuation).
Remember!
Hospital personnel wear uniforms and/or I.D. badges. The patients/residents and visitors look to
you for guidance and reassurance during an emergency.
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