The Trumpet - March 2013

The Trumpet—March 2013

Emergency Kit Having enough supplies for at least 3-days is the standard recommendation.

Basic Kit  Water - 1 gallon/person/day for 3 days  Food - 3 day supply non-perishable  Battery-powered or Hand-cranked Radio  NOAA Weather Radio w/tone alert  Flashlights and Batteries  First Aid Kit  Whistle or Signaling Device  Dust Masks  Garbage bags/toilet paper for sanitation  Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities

OSFM Investigators Present to Arson Task Force OSFM Investigators John Harrison and Jeff Davis presented case studies at the Annual Kansas City Arson Task Force Training Conference held at the KCI Expo Center March 5-8.

supports the development and advancements in training and experience for fire investigations.

The task force is a training task for those involved with fire investigations both on the Kansas side and the Missouri side of the state line.

Over 120 area fire investigative personnel OSFM Investigator John Harrison presenting to the attended the Kansas City Arson Task Force Training Conference Member of conference to the Office of increase their knowledge of the State Fire Marshal assisted investigations. in the coordination of this year’s The Kansas City Arson Task Force is an organization that

conference agenda.

 Manual Can Opener  Bedding for Climate Conditions  Complete change of clothing/shoes (include weather appropriate items)  Cell phone - chargers (solar) or inverter

Additional Supplies  Prescription medications  Pet Supplies  Infant Formula/Diapers  Bleach (unscented) & Medicine Dropper  Disinfectant 9-parts water to1-part bleach  Water Treatment - 16 drops bleach/gal water  Fire Extinguisher  Waterproof Matches/Lighter  Mess Kits  Paper/Pencils  Books, Games, Puzzles—Kid Activities  Feminine Hygiene Supplies  Travelers Checks/Cash/Change  Important Documents  Emergency Reference Materials

Testing of Delay Egress Locks (cont’d from Page 11)  Exception: where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, a delay not exceeding 30 seconds shall be permitted.  On the door adjacent to the release device, there shall be a readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 in. high and not less than 1/8 in. in stroke width on a contrasting background that reads as follows: PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS -- DOORS CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS. When our inspectors are on site, they will check to see that the door releases after the 3-second push of the door latching mechanism. They will also verify that the audible alarm works properly. They will ask facility staff to place the fire alarm system into test mode and then activate the alarm to ensure the doors release as required by

code. Please note, we are not having you conduct a fire drill during this test, however, you may do so should you choose to.

Before the test is completed, we will ask staff to notify the occupants of the testing of the fire alarm, once activated, the alarm can immediately be silenced for completion of the test. If you choose to conduct a fire drill while OSFM views the test, please remember that you cannot provide notification to your occupants of the pending drill.

We realize this is a change in how we have inspected these doors in the past and want to ensure that facility administrators/operators have a reasonable amount of time to notify your staff. Should you have additional questions or need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office by calling (785) 296-3401.

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