One of a set of fourteen outlines for use in a course to train novice firemen, this guide covers ventilation practices and principles. As background, subjects such as heat transmission and building construction are included. The three objectives of this part of the course are to enable the fireman to (1) rescue trapped victims, (2) locate fires as…

This guide was prepared to assist Pennsylvania schools and communities in the development of comprehensive emergency plans. Procedures for identifying and responding to potential community and school emergency situations are presented. A plan for developing and organizing mass care centers utilizing school and community facilities and resources is…

HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED, BASED ON REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. MAIN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION INCLUDE--(1) EXITS, (2) HARDWARE, (3) STAIRWAYS, (4) SMOKE AND FIRE CONTROL, (5) HEATING AND VENTILATING, (6) SANITARY FACILITIES, AND (7) ELECTRICAL. RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDE MATERIAL AND…

Risk management encompasses far more than an insurance program alone. The basic elements consist of--(1) elimination or reduction of exposure to loss, (2) protection from exposure to loss, (3) assumption of risk loss, and (4) transfer of risk to a professional carrier. This survey serves as a means of evaluating the methods of application of these…

A bill providing for the creation of a National Fire Academy in order to provide for and encourage training, education, and research and development is discussed. Specific objectives of the bill include: (1) To provide a working knowledge and an understanding of the current problems and difficulties, both administrative and operational, with…

Examples of problems encountered in a new library building--including rats and humidity--and a description of the library's collections provide a framework for this presentation of the California State Library's emergency management planning. Current preservation efforts are documented and the library's disaster and security plans are described.…

Discusses practical considerations for planning and designing microcomputer laboratories so that equipment can be easily installed, protected, and accessed. (MLF)

Discusses issues addressed by OCLC in the construction of its new headquarters. Original design criteria and a retrospective appraisal of solutions are presented in the following areas: (1) structural requirements; (2) environmental considerations; (3) utilities; (4) fire protection; (5) security; and (6) workspace design. Essential design issues…

The risk of dying from fire increases substantially among older adults. This document contains a collection of fire safety information for elderly people. Information includes procedures to follow in case of fire and early warning technologies such as smoke alarms. The booklet describes potential sources of fires (smoking, home heating, kitchens,…

Fewer people die in nursing facility fires than in fires occurring in other places where older people live. Fire remains, however, a significant threat in nursing facilities. This book is centered around six "modules" that present a fire safety training program for managers and staff in nursing homes. These modules present the following…

Built into 26 new Chicago school designs are two features: physical plants offering educators latitude to remove nearly all internal partitions for open plan teaching or to return to a traditional "eggorate" format if need be; and a new fire control technology placing a building on electronic alert for immediate reaction to dangerous symptoms with…

The big three cause millions of dollars damage annually to school properties. Suggestions that should help in creating an effective school security program. (Author/MF)

Universities and the cities in which they are located can provide public safety services and do so more effectively and efficiently by sharing ideas, programs, personnel, equipment, and services. (Author/MLF)

A survey of 45 extension agents and 59 state forestry agency staff 1 year after inservice training on developing public education programs on wildland fire received 71 responses. Three primary barriers to program implementation were identified: educational, logistical, and attitudinal. Providing a toolkit of materials and resources reduced…

Discusses the goals and specific initiatives of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, a nationwide childhood injury prevention program that works to protect children from birth through age 14. Its programs focus on bike helmet and bike safety awareness; scald burn prevention; residential fire detection and smoke alarm installation; and automobile seat…