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5A. ON-SITE FIRE - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES NOT INVOLVED <br />1. Upon discovery of fire, SOUND FIRE ALARM. <br />2. CALL LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT or 911. <br />3. Try to identify the source of the fire. If hazardous substances are <br />involved, STOP HERE and refer to Response Procedure 5B for instructions. <br />4. If hazardous substances are not involved, try to put out the fire using <br />available fire extinguishers ONLY IF IT CAN BE DONE SAFELY. <br />5. Isolate the affected area(s) and order all personnel not involved with the <br />incident to leave the area(s). <br />6. Take care of any injured. Call an ambulance or paramedics. <br />7. Call the Facility Emergency Coordinator or alternate. <br />8. Assemble emergency response personnel and give a briefing on the problem <br />and on the required personal protective clothing and equipment to be used. <br />9. Take appropriate preventive measures to keep fire from spreading: <br />a. Stop processes or operations where necessary. <br />b. Isolate affected containers or equipment. <br />c. Remove unaffected, potentially hazardous materials. <br />10. Notify supervisor on call. <br />11. If facility operations are stopped, monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, <br />gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, or other equipment. <br />12. When the fire department arrives, direct firefighters to the scene of the <br />fire. <br />13. After fire is extinguished, assess damage and complete Scene -Management <br />Checklist (see Section 8). <br />14. Isolate damaged area until it is returned to safe working condition. <br />15. Replace and restock emergency equipment. <br />5-4 <br />