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As a firefighter, you may be assigned the important task of conducting school fire inspections. At the school, you should first meet with school officials to discuss fire safety policy. Be certain all those involved, including administrators, teachers, and support staff, understand their roles during emergencies. Ask about the school's fire drill schedule and inquire about your department's participation in future drills. Next, conduct a check of all alarms on the premises. If an alarm has been tampered with, notify school officials immediately. If an alarm is not functioning properly and cannot be repaired immediately, notify school officials and fill out a repair request form. Next, inspect all exits to be sure none are obstructed.
Review evacuation plans to make certain primary and secondary exits are viable. Walk the routes yourself. Next, inspect all extinguishers. Remember, pressurized water extinguishers must not be located near electrical equipment. If this is the case, they should be replaced immediately with foam units, which are safer. Next, inspect wall and ceiling decorations. Depending on regulations, it is often a violation of fire codes to have more than 20 percent of any wall or ceiling covered with artwork or other hangings. Last, report your findings to your supervisor.
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