Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52090.18 Fire Reporting

• It is the duty and responsibility of every employee discovering a fire or fire hazard to report it to the fire department immediately or as soon as reasonably possible.

  • All fire emergencies shall be reported by the fire department emergency telephone number. A record of all fire calls shall be maintained indefinitely at the institution fire department.

  • Any fire which has been extinguished by other than fire department staff or inmates shall be reported by the fire department business telephone number.

• When reporting a fire, employees shall provide the following information:

  • Exact location and extent of the fire.

  • Amount of smoke present.

  • Action being taken to control the problem.

  • Information relative to any disturbance accompanying the fire.

  • Whether inmates or staff are being (or have been) evacuated.

  • Nature of any known hazardous substances located within the fire area.

• If possible, take corrective action to combat the fire and/or evacuate the area.