ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The depot strives to provide the war fighter with the best equipment possible.
The same emphasis is placed on fire prevention.
To achieve such a high standard, the Army has mandated an Evacuation Coordinator program as referenced in AR 420-6.
This program starts with you, the depot employee.
When an evacuation is necessary, we need responsible, trained individuals who can supervise and coordinate activities to ensure a safe and successful evacuation.
The main emphasis is to prevent an emergency, but, if one occurs, be prepared.
Army Regulation 420-6 outlines the roles and responsibilities of the evacuation coordinator.
Each facility should have primary and alternate evacuation coordinators, which provide the necessary liaison between the fire department and their organizations.
Duties include:
• Be assigned by appointment letter, by the director or commander, to handle fire prevention within his/her organization.
• Attend one evacuation coordinator training session annually.
• Notify the fire department in advance to schedule and/or conduct fire drills periodically. The fire drill request must be submitted in writing no less than seven days prior to the drill.
• Ensure current fire prevention regulations, forms, literature, signs and equipment are available within the work areas.
• Make monthly walk-through Fire Risk Management Surveys within their area of responsibilities, notate discrepancies and notify the Fire Prevention Office.
• Ensure Fire Risk Management Surveys for their assigned facilities are conducted and SIOAN form 200-21, Fire Prevention Report, is completed; discrepancies noted; and sent to the Fire Prevention Office no later than the 15th of each month. The Evacuation Coordinator must notify the fire department immediately if danger to life or property is noted.
• Check fire extinguishers monthly and notate on SIOAN 200-22 form. Notify the Fire Prevention Office immediately if found to be missing, discharged or out of date.
• Ensure emergency action and evacuation plans are 8"x10" in size and are posted in conspicuous locations, reviewed and updated regularly.
• Accompany fire protection specialists during building inspections and take actions to correct hazards.
The Fire Prevention Office strives to uphold a high standard in fire prevention. This standard is achieved by working with the depot's workforce. Together we make a difference.
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