Roles and Responsibilities
The following are key roles and actions in the event of a fire.
- Firefighter: Respond to the emergency, extinguish the fire, and assist with evacuation.
- Safety Officer: Oversee the evacuation, manage safety, and communicate with emergency services.
- Evacuation Team: Ensure that all individuals evacuate the building safely.
- Building Occupant: Follow evacuation procedures and assist others if necessary.
- Fire Dispatcher: Communicate with emergency services and coordinate the response.
Fire Safety Protocol – Scenario Overview
The fire occurs in a multi-story office building. A fire breaks out in the kitchen on the second floor, and there is a risk of it spreading quickly. All roles are activated as follows:
- Initial Action: Fire Dispatcher calls emergency services.
- Evacuation: Evacuation teams help occupants leave the building.
- Firefighting: Firefighters arrive, assess, and suppress the fire.
- Post-Evacuation: Safety Officer confirms headcount and ensures no one is left behind.
Fire Safety Guidelines
Key guidelines for everyone involved in the fire safety roleplay:
- Do not delay evacuation — evacuate immediately when a fire is detected.
- Always follow your assigned role during th