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REG h. VEL <br /> F <br /> MAR 0 2 2016 <br /> RONMEN <br /> e . Do not wonder away from meeting area . This may cause confusio � � � <br /> H, nPP4PTPOCKI� <br /> result in firefighters entering a burning building to search for someone' <br /> has already evacuated the building . <br /> f. The Fire Department or Building Manger will let building occupants know <br /> when it is safe to reenter the facility . <br /> 3 . Evacuation of Individuals with Disabilities <br /> a . If anyone is unable to make their way downstairs , they should obtain <br /> assistance from other individuals who are familiar with their disability . <br /> Preplanning is essential <br /> b . If no one is able to assist them down the stairs safely , proceed to the stairwell <br /> and inform other evacuees that immediate rescue is needed and to inform the <br /> fire department or building manager immediately . Someone should stay in <br /> the stairwell with this person . Stairwells are designed to provide protection <br /> from smoke and fire . Doors to these areas must be kept closed in order to <br /> afford this protection . Two people should be assigned to persons who are <br /> not able to exit the stairwell . One person will stay in the stairwell with the <br /> person requiring assistance and the other will report to the coordinator who <br /> and where the people are that are in the stairwell . Employees should not try <br /> to assist others in going down the stairs as this may result in serious injury <br /> and the endangerment of others . The fire department will assist those <br /> requiring assistance if they feel they are unsafe in the stairwell and need to <br /> be evacuated . <br /> c . While waiting , the people in the stairwell should position them so that their <br /> faces are as close to the floor as possible since smoke rises first and most of <br /> the available oxygen is near the floor . If smoke becomes too dense to <br /> breathe , place clothing or some other heavy cloth over their nose and mouth <br /> to filter as much smoke as possible until help arrives . If you enter a stairwell <br /> that has been compromised by smoke you should go to another stairwell . If <br /> you are unable to do so , you should go to an office or other safe area that is <br /> free of smoke and fire . Seal the room off as much as possible by sealing the <br /> area under the door, air vents and any other areas that will allow for the <br /> passage of smoke . Contact the fire department (911 ) and inform them of <br /> where you are located . <br /> C . Portable Fire Extinguishers <br /> 1 . Selection and Location <br /> a . Portable fire extinguishers are selected and placed based on hazard <br /> classification , occupancy and the nature of the materials subject to fire . Most <br /> fire extinguishers at J . M are all - purpose ABC extinguishers . <br /> 2 . Types <br />