Fire Drills & Evacuation
At Shands Jacksonville there is an internal fire plan and external disaster plan. Drills are held periodically to familiarize each department and individual with the part they play should a real disaster or fire occur. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the hospital fire and disaster plans and should have knowledge of what their responsibilities include during a disaster drill.
Fire and Evacuation
R - Rescue those in danger
A - Pull the alarm, dial 4-2222, Dr. Red, give location
C - Contain the fire
E - Evacuate or extinguish
Always use the proper fire extinguisher to fight fire:
Class ABC - All types of fires
Class B - (CO2) Flammable Liquids
Class C - (CO2) Electrical & Chemical Fires
Pull the pin, Aim at base of fire, Squeeze handle, Sweep side to side.
When a fire alarm sounds:
- Search the area you are in for fire and smoke.
- Close doors as rooms are searched.
- Stay where you are at until the alarm has silenced.
- Use TEAMWORK.
- Do not panic.
- Compliance - all students are expected to participate in fire and evacuation drills.
Other Emergency Codes
Phone - 244-2222 and give location & building
Dr. Red: Fire, 244-2222 and give location & building
Dr. Goldstripe: Security stat, 244-4211
Dr. Purple: Hazardous spill, 244-4211 and give location & building
Dr. Orange: Bomb threat, 244-4211
CODE PINK: Child abduction, 244-4211 and 244-2222
CODE BLUE: Cardiac arrest, 244-2222