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title: Fire Safety & Evacuation for Instructors
description: Emergency evacuation process for instructors to ensure safe and efficient response during fire or building emergencies.
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# Fire Safety & Evacuation for Instructors
# Fire Safety & Evacuation for Instructors
**Assigned To:** Jessica Myers, Karen Morgan, Dan Tietz, Sarah Dungan
**Category:** School Life Cycle
**Department:** Campus Manager, Instructors, Program Manager
**SOP Rule:** Trigger
**Status:** Approved by CEO and Implemented
## Purpose
This SOP outlines the process to ensure the safe and efficient evacuation of all staff, students, and visitors during a fire or emergency requiring evacuation.
## Scope
Applies to all instructors during instructional hours or whenever responsible for students within the facility.
## Definitions
- **Assembly Area:** Safe location at least 50 feet from the building
- **Evacuation Sweep:** Check to ensure all individuals have exited
- **Attendance Sheet:** Used for roll call during evacuation
- **First Aid Kit:** Supplies for initial injury response
## Responsibilities
- **Instructors:** Lead evacuation, account for students, perform sweep, report missing individuals
- **Campus Manager / Program Manager:** Ensure campus-wide compliance
- **Students:** Follow instructions and remain in assembly area
## Procedure
### 1. Initial Response
- Alert occupants and call emergency services (911)
- Grab attendance sheet and first aid kit if available
### 2. Evacuation Instructions
- Direct students to evacuate calmly to assembly area
- Provide clear and calm instructions
### 3. Area Sweep and Exit
- Check classroom/clinic to ensure all have exited
- Check doors for heat before opening
- Stay low if smoke is present
- Close doors behind you
- Do not use elevators
### 4. Fire Extinguisher Use (If Safe)
- Only attempt if fire is small and contained
- Ensure emergency services are already contacted
- Only proceed if trained and safe to do so
### 5. Assembly and Roll Call
- Move to assembly area (50+ feet away)
- Conduct roll call using attendance sheet
- Report missing individuals immediately
### 6. Medical Response
- Provide first aid if needed
- Prioritize safety and critical injuries
- Follow instructions from emergency responders
### 7. Post-Evacuation
- Do not re-enter building until cleared
- Report to Campus Manager or Program Manager
- Complete incident documentation if required
## Completion Criteria
- All occupants safely evacuated
- Roll call completed and verified
- Emergency responders engaged
- Incident reported and documented
## Tools and Resources
- Attendance Sheet
- First Aid Kit
- Emergency Contact System
## Revision History
- 1st Version: 04/18/25
- 2nd Version: TBD
- 3rd Version: TBD
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