{"id":514,"date":"2023-12-04T23:06:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T23:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.candoifp.com\/blog\/?p=514"},"modified":"2024-03-28T16:52:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T16:52:15","slug":"crafting-a-fire-escape-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.candoifp.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/04\/crafting-a-fire-escape-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Fire Escape Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Safety First: Crafting a Foolproof Fire Escape Plan for Your Small Business<\/h1>\n

Fires, like many disasters, are unpredictable and can be devastating to your business.
\nProtecting your employees, patrons, and visitors is the top priority when faced with a fire
\nemergency. No matter your industry, fire safety preparedness may include creating a fire
\nescape plan, which is an important step for your business to take when aiming to save lives.
\nAccording to this<\/a> publication from the U.S. Fire Administration, in 2021, there were 115 reported
\ndeaths due to non-residential fires and 1,025 injuries. While fire prevention is the first step in fire
\nsafety, having a fire escape plan is imperative for your business, no matter its size. Read along
\nas we explore some tips for creating a fire escape plan for your business.<\/p>\n

Tips For Fire Escape Planning<\/h2>\n

Establishing a fire escape plan is necessary when aiming to save lives, including those of
\nemployees, patrons, and any other people that may be in your facility. When outlining your fire
\nevacuation plan, here are a few tips you may want to consider:<\/p>\n

– Consider aligning with your team to train<\/a> on fire safety and fire emergency responses,
\nsuch as evacuations, systems, and procedures.
\n– Have a plan and assembly area for evacuation routes, especially if you have a large
\nfacility and multiple exits. You may opt for route or exit leaders who are informed,
\ntrained, and reliable if faced with an emergency.
\n– Include a process for ensuring all employees have exited safely; this may include a
\nname call sheet, head count (which may be helpful for small teams), area check, or
\ngrounds sweep (if deemed safe by first responders).
\nAdditionally, you may be able to contact your local fire department for further fire escape
\nplanning tips or process inspections.<\/p>\n

Crafting Your Business’ Fire Evacuation Plan<\/h2>\n

As you evaluate and prepare to create a fire evacuation plan for your business, you may need
\nto collaborate with various accredited entities to ensure you\u2019re adhering to local safety laws and
\ncodes. To get an idea of codes, procedures, and laws, the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s
\nOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/a> is an excellent resource to refer to when
\ncreating your fire evacuation plan.
\nWhen creating your fire evacuation plan, it may be helpful to make a checklist of your
\nevacuation plan, ensuring it adheres to easy-to-read safety laws and codes, as well as any extra
\ninformation you\u2019d like to include. Once your checklist has been made, it\u2019s time to compile your
\nevacuation procedures into an easy-to-read, comprehensible, and accessible list. A safe and
\norderly exit from the facility is of priority, so having clearly marked and unobstructed exits is
\nimperative in conducting the evacuations. In addition to having clearly marked exits, your fire
\nevacuation procedure list should be permanently posted in your facility; examples of exit route
\npostings can be found in this OSHA fact sheet<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Maintaining Your Fire Evacuation Plan<\/h2>\n

From changes in floor arrangements to building renovations or expansions, many factors can
\nimpact your fire evacuation plan. Reviewing your fire exit plan is an important step to stay up-to-
\ndate with safety procedures and preparedness. When paired with a fire alarm and protection
\nsystem, you may need to consult with your provider<\/a> to get an idea of sprinkler locations and any
\ntraining necessary. In addition to general training, it is important to ensure your evacuation plans
\nand postings continue to adhere to fire safety laws and regulations. Included in maintaining your
\nfire evacuation plan, it may be beneficial to conduct fire drills on a regular basis. Connect with
\nyour local fire department to coordinate a fire drill schedule for your facility.<\/p>\n

How Fire Alarm Monitoring Systems May Be an Asset<\/h2>\n

Early fire detection via fire alarms, sprinklers, or suppression systems may be an asset to your
\nefforts in evacuation, as they aim to signal the need for evacuation. Selecting the right system<\/p>\n

for your facility is a significant decision that may have a large impact on your facilities.
\nConducting research on systems and fire company service<\/a> offerings such as monitoring
\nservices, maintenance, repair, and more is a great first step to take. At IFP, we aim to be the fire
\nsafety provider to take care of all of your needs.
\nTo request a quote or to get in touch with an IFP team member, contact us here<\/a> or at 256-562-
\n1311.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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