1. Purpose & Objectives

The Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Protocol ensures that all fire extinguishers in Westside Market stores are fully operational, accessible, and compliant with safety regulations by:

✅ Preventing fire-related risks through regular maintenance.
✅ Ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards.
✅ Providing employees with training on proper extinguisher use.
✅ Maintaining accurate service records and verifying billing accuracy.
✅ Creating a safe environment for employees and customers.

2. Fire Extinguisher Placement & Annual Maintenance

✅ Strategic Positioning

• Fire extinguishers must be placed in key locations for quick and easy access.

✅ Annual Inspection & Retagging

• All fire extinguishers must be inspected and retagged annually by a certified fire safety professional.
• Store management must schedule inspections at least 30 days in advance using the store contact list.
• Once scheduled, notify the operations manager to ensure proper record-keeping.

3. Expiration Date Monitoring & Notification

📌 Regular Checks by Store Management

• Monitor expiration dates of all fire extinguishers.
• If an extinguisher is nearing its expiration or maintenance deadline, take immediate action:
  1️⃣ Schedule servicing with the fire safety company.
  2️⃣ Inform the operations manager about the update.

4. Employee Awareness & Training

✅ Fire Extinguisher Training

• Train all employees on fire extinguisher locations and correct usage.
• Educate staff on the importance of fire safety maintenance and emergency response procedures.

✅ Emergency Preparedness Drills

• Conduct periodic fire safety drills to reinforce employee preparedness in handling fire-related emergencies.

5. Verification of Fire Extinguisher Service & Billing Accuracy

📌 Post-Service Confirmation by Store Management
After the fire safety company completes inspection and retagging, store management must:
✔ Verify updated service tags on all extinguishers.
✔ Confirm billing accuracy by checking that the invoice matches the actual number of extinguishers serviced.

✅ Check & Count of Updated Fire Extinguishers

• Maintain detailed records of all serviced fire extinguishers.
• If any discrepancies arise between billed services and actual maintenance, report them immediately to the operations manager.

✅ Billing Accuracy Assurance

• Ensuring accurate service charges helps maintain financial transparency and operational efficiency.

6. Summary: Key Takeaways

✔ Schedule annual inspections to keep fire extinguishers in compliance.
✔ Monitor expiration dates and take action before they lapse.
✔ Train employees on fire extinguisher use and emergency response.
✔ Verify extinguisher servicing and ensure billing accuracy.
✔ Report discrepancies to the operations manager immediately.

By following this Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Protocol, Westside Market ensures that fire extinguishers remain in optimal condition, enhancing safety, compliance, and preparedness for fire emergencies. 🚨🔥