THULEABI32-2001 — Fire Emergency Services Program

THULEABI32-2001 governs fire safety practices and the Fire and Emergency Services Program at Thule Air Base Defense Area.

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  • Publication number: THULEABI32-2001
  • Title: FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-04-01

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It covers fire prevention visits, emergency reporting, evacuation, fire extinguishers, exits, training, smoking, hazardous materials, storage, lodging, and public assembly facilities. Requirements include immediate fire reporting, annual inspections and training, controls for flammable liquids, and restrictions on open burning, fireworks, and candles.

Applies to: Requirements in this publication are mandatory, unless indicated otherwise and applies to military, civilian, personnel assigned and attached to and visitors of Thule Air Base (TAB), Greenland.

Topics covered

  • Fire prevention visits
  • Emergency reporting procedures
  • Fire extinguisher use and servicing
  • Facility evacuation training
  • Flammable liquid storage
  • Dormitory prohibited items
  • Open burning and fireworks
  • Fire exits and exit lights

Questions and answers

How often are facilities inspected for fire safety?

All facilities are inspected for fire safety annually or after renovation and/or alteration. Public assembly buildings are inspected semiannually. (paragraph 3)

How are fires and emergencies reported at Thule Air Base?

Report all fires or emergencies to the Fire Department by dialing 911 from any of the base extension telephones. (paragraph 5)

What information must be given when reporting a fire or emergency?

When reporting a fire or emergency, give your name and telephone number, location/address of the emergency, and type of fire or emergency. (paragraph 5)

How far from a facility must evacuated personnel assemble?

Ensure all personnel are evacuated from the facility and assembled at a designated area at least 50 feet from the facility and ensure accountability of all personnel. (paragraph 5)

What must happen to fire extinguishers that have been used or become inoperative?

Fire extinguishers that have been used to extinguish a fire, accidentally discharged, having broken seals, missing pins or have become inoperative, are to be delivered by the using organization to the Fire Department Extinguisher Maintenance Shop, Building 628, for re-servicing, repair or replacement. (paragraph 8)

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