Knowledge Base

This course covers the following information:

Evacuation Procedures: The Evacuation Team

• The importance of teamwork in getting people out safely in an evacuation.
  
• The roles played by Evacuation Wardens and "stay-behind" personnel.
  
• The part you play on the Evacuation Team.
  

Evacuation Procedures: Preparing Yourself for an Evacuation

• What information you should know to prepare yourself to act quickly and safely during an evacuation.
  
• How to get the information you need to evacuate from a facility successfully.
  
• What you can do to help maintain and improve your facility's Emergency Preparedness Plan.
  

Evacuation Procedures: Basic Evacuation Procedures

• The basic procedures involved in a typical evacuation.
  
• The specific actions you should take in order to get out of a building safely during an evacuation.
  
• The importance of reporting yourself present at your "Assembly Point" after evacuating.
  

Evacuation Procedures: Evacuating Multi-Story Buildings

• The special challenges that are involved with evacuating from a multi-story building.
  
• The specific procedures required for the evacuation of a multi-story building.
  

Evacuation Procedures: Coping with Fires and Explosions

• The special hazards involved with evacuating a building during a fire emergency.
  
• The specific procedures that can help you to evacuate safely in case of fire.
  
• How to avoid the hazards caused by explosions during an evacuation.
  

Evacuation Procedures: Dealing with HAZMAT Emergencies

• The special hazards that can be involved in evacuating during a HAZMAT emergency.
  
• The specific procedures that will help you to keep safe during a HAZMAT evacuation.
  

Evacuation Procedures: "Active Shooter" Situations

• Why preparing for "active shooter" situations ahead of time is important.
  
• How you can practice "situational awareness".
  
• What to do if an active shooter appears in your facility.