Emergency Procedure
- Activate the building fire alarm by pulling the nearest wall “fire pull” to alert occupants
- Call the Corvallis Fire Department (9-911), and give the exact location of the fire.
- Evacuate occupants from the building. Follow building evacuation procedures. Send someone outside the building to direct fire fighters to the scene.
- For small fires (trash can size or smaller), use the closest fire extinguisher at your discretion. Do not use water on electrical fires.
General information
The Valley Library is equipped with ABC class fire extinguishers for all purposes. Each fire extinguisher is capable of putting out these types of fires:
- A = ordinary combustible fire
- B = flammable liquid and gas fires
- C = electrical fires; usually Class A or Class B fires involving energized electrical wiring and equipment
Fire extinguisher locations are marked with signage (ceiling or wall) throughout the building. Know where your fire extinguisher is located in your work area or area´s you frequent.
Do not obstruct or obscure fire extinguishers from view — they must be easily accessible.
Fire extinguishers are inspected annually by the Corvallis Fire Dept. and replaced every six years by OSU Facility Services.
Training and Use
In order to use a fire extinguisher, you must be trained in fire extinguisher use annually according to OSHA regulations. Training online can be obtained at The ABC's of Portable Fire Extinguishers with a short quiz at the conclusion.
Fire extinguishers may only be used on trash can size fires or smaller. If larger, evacuate the building. If you are not trained in fire extinguisher use, evacuate the building.
To access the fire extinguisher, break the glass with an object or foot and pull the metal handle.
Resources
- Fire Extinguisher Program Safety Instruction (OSU Environmental Health & Safety)