2.2 Describe the procedures for fire reporting

2.2 Describe the procedures for fire reporting

Unit 1 Health and Safety within aviation

Fire reporting procedures

• Every UK airport will have their own Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP) 
• It is a written document, which includes the action to be taken by all staff in the event of fire and the arrangements for calling the fire authorities
• It can include any relevant information in relation to planning for emergency fires

Fire reporting procedures

In a group think about what procedures would be included in an airport's Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP)?

Fire reporting procedures

Typical fire reporting procedures in a FEEP include:

• Fire evacuation strategy – Plan for quickest routes to places of safety, away from premises or area of fire (assembly points)
• Action on discovering a fire – raise alarm
• Action on hearing the fire alarm – evacuate to safe area, don’t use lifts/escalators. May use fire wardens to help members of public
• Calling the fire brigade – individual who discovers fire - immediate
• Power/process isolation – in area of fire may need to close off power supply /fuel or certain areas of the Airport /Ramp
• Identification of key escape routes – staff to be familiar with escape plan and stick to it.

Fire reporting procedures

• Fire wardens/marshals – appointed by airport – trained in fire safety, role to oversee /help evacuation.
  
• Places of assembly  – should be sign-posted, fire wardens oversee and are responsible for head count and instruction to go back in.
  
• Fire fighting equipment provided – fire wardens trained to operate
  
• Training required – specific to fire wardens and in general for full workforce. Fire Drills should be regular and staff should all know emergency evacuation plan. 
• Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan – PEEP – for staff /pax with disabilities or sensory impaired – a plan for how to evacuate in their specific circumstances.
  
• Liaison with emergency services – keep emergency services familiar with the FEEP and update on regular basis e.g. fire service
  

What does FEEP stand for?

1. Fire Emergency Exit Plan
2. Fire Exit and Entrance Plan
3. Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan
4. Fire Evacuation Excellence Plan

What should you not use during a fire alarm?

1. The toilet
2. The vending machine
3. A lift/escalator
4. The internet

What should be sign posted in case of a fire?

1. Assembly Points
2. Showers
3. Toilets
4. Reception area

Who is trained to operate fire fighting equipment?

1. Passengers
2. Pilots
3. First Officers
4. Fire Wardens

Who will get a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan?

1. Children under 5 years
2. Staff and Passengers with disabilities
3. All staff
4. Celebrities

Fire reporting procedures

Task for 2.2 Describe the procedures for fire reporting

1. You must describe what an airport must include in their  Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP)
2. It must include your own description of the 12 points in slide 4 and 5 
3. You plan must include images to support at least 6 of these points