Overview:

• Covers the basics that every employee should know about fire safety and prevention, including ...
  • Common fire hazards and how to control them
  • Recommended evacuation procedures
  • Portable fire extinguisher guidelines
• After participating in the program, your employees will have a better understanding of ...
  • Characteristics of fire
  • What happens during a fire
  • Fire outcomes
  • How fires start
  • And how to keep fires from starting
• Available in English and Spanish
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

Program Components

• (1) 22-Minute DVD - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Instructor's Guide - Provides you with background information and training tips to make the most out of each training session.
• (11) Employee Handbooks - Reviews key points and inludes a quiz to check trainees' understanding of the material. Also includes a training receipt page.
• (1) Trainer Tools CD-ROM (not sold separately) - Presents a quick and easy way to invigorate classroom training through visual learning aids. Provides instant access to topic-specific information, including customizable transparency masters, quizzes with answer keys, clip art, training logs, and more! The minimum computer system requirements for the Trainer Tools CD-ROM are Office 2000, with Word, and Internet Explorer version 5.5.
• (1) Awareness Poster - Hang in a break room or training area to provide a daily reminder to be alert for fire hazards.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program - Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections - Access chapers by topic.
  • Introduction - Starts with a risk scenario, in which we see employees running out of a burning building. Introduces the audience to the topic as well as the information that will be covered in the video. Covers OSHA training requirements.
  • Characteristics of Fire - Discusses how quickly fires can spread. Illustrates how fires quickly produce black smoke and complete darkness. Covers the complications of fire: toxic gases, oxygen depletion, extreme heat, structural damage, explosion, unseen damage to wiring and electrical circuitry.
  • How Fire Starts - Discusses the three ingredients needed to start a fire: oxygen, fuel and heat. Emphasizes that the key to fire prevention is keeping these three ingredients separate.
  • Fire Hazards, Prevention and Safety Tips - Good housekeeping and trash disposal. Keeping aisles, exits, fire alarms and extinguisher areas clear. Working safely with flammable gases, combustible liquids, pressurized gas cylinders. Dealing with static electricity and material handling devices that generate heat, sparks or flames. Operating HVAC systems and portable heaters safely. Working with electrical wiring, cords and outlets. Keeping areas where hot work is performed clean and free from combustible materials, and using hot work permits. No Smoking policies.
  • What to do in Case of Fire - Employer requirements for fire emergency plans. Employees should know all the exit routes, the location of fire alarms and portable fire extinguishers. Goes through all the steps of a typical fire evacuation sequence. Covers how to go through doors safely during an evacuation and Stop, Drop and Roll. Discusses safe fire extinguisher use, training, the extinguisher rating system and the PASS technique.
  • Conclusion - Revisits the opening scenario; shows how a series of simple mistakes made by several employees resulted in a fire. Reiterates the importance of fire prevention and safety.

Bonus Materials

• Fire Extinguisher Use - Covers safety guidelines in more detail. Demo of a portable fire extinguisher in action.
• Review - Narrated and graphic-supported review of video.
• Commentary - Offers additional interviews by industry professionals.
• Quiz - 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management - Introduction to program for trainer and/or management.

Producer: J.J. Keller