School Emergency Planning and Fire Code Compliance

Balancing Security with Fire Safety in Educational Occupancies- John Swanson

With recent shootings and security incidents in school buildings around the United States, the need for security in educational occupancies has never been more prevalent.  However, security often contradicts with fire and building code requirements.  This course will provide attendees with information to consider when evaluating security related issues from a fire and life safety perspective.  This training will provide specifics showing that it is possible to meet both security and fire & life safety at the same time.  Topics to be discussed include: fire code requirements for lockdown drills, considerations when reviewing security devices/products; types of locking devices permitted/not permitted by the building and fire codes; and code requirements when using intruder alarms or an emergency voice alarm communication system during security incidents.

Identify Gaps and Weaknesses in School Crisis Management Plans – Dan Fitch

The afternoon will focus on identifying common gaps and deficiencies in school crisis management plans throughout the process including: (1)  developing and maintaining the crisis plans, (2) communicating the crisis plans to staff, students and community stakeholders, and exercising the crisis plans.  We will also conduct an exercise regarding school lockdown situations.

8:00 am - Registration

8:30 am -12:00 noon - John Swanson, Deputy State Fire Marshal/School Inspector/Plans Examiner

12:00-12:45 Lunch (Provided)

12:45 pm - 3:00 pm - Dan Fitch, IEA

Cost:  $25.00 - H & S Mgmt. Assistance Subscribers; $100.00 - Non Subscribers

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