504 Fire Safety

 
Original Approval Date: April 15, 2009
Revision Effective: January 20, 2026
Supersedes:
 
For the safety of staff, guests and clients, all staff should be familiar with the building layout, location(s) and operation of fire extinguishers, and emergency evacuation routes, procedures and rendezvous points..
 
The Executive Director shall designate one or more Fire Safety Officers. The Fire Safety Officer(s) shall review Emergency Evacuation plans and ensure they are posted appropriately; shall ensure that alarms and fire suppression systems are in good working order; and shall ensure that all staff are familiar with fire safety and evacuation procedures.
 
When Board facilities are being used by outside groups for meetings or trainings, Board staff shall brief the contact person or organizer of the event on Fire Safety instructions, and in the event of evacuation shall check in with the contact person to assure all guests are accounted for.
 
In case of fire or other cause for evacuation at the Tri-County Board offices:
  • Begin moving to safety immediately. Notify all staff in the building if possible and activate fire alarm. Alarm boxes are located near each building exit. Begin evacuation immediately upon hearing an alarm – do not wait to determine whether it is a false alarm.
 
  • Rendezvous points are at the Southwest and Southeast corners of the parking lot, away from the building. In the case of fire or other cause for evacuation, proceed to a designated rendezvous point. If there are guests in the building, direct them to the rendezvous points. Be prepared to notify supervisor & fire personnel of any persons not present who may be in the building. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REENTER THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON UNTIL GIVEN THE ALL-CLEAR.
 
  • When it is safe to do so, call 911 and provide the following information:
    • Address of the Board Office – 1280 N. County Road 25A, Troy
    • Location of fire, if known (Training Center, Mechanical Room, office number, etc.)
    • Whether any persons may not have exited the building
 
  • Refer all media inquiries to the Executive Director or the Chief of Community Engagement.