Fire Protection Plan for Kindergartens, Nursery Schools, Schools for Disabled Children, andElementary and Junior High Schools(medium scale)Fire Protection Plan of Aichi International School (Fire Control Stipulations)Purpose
Article 1

In accordance with Article 8-1 of the Fire Services Act, the purpose of this plan is tostipulate the fire prevention requirements of Aichi International School, and to outline the said
establishment’s protection measures for safeguarding human lives from fires, earthquakes andother disasters.
Coverage
Article 2This plan applies to all persons employed at and entering the said establishment’sbuilding.
Preventive Management Organization
Article 3

The establishment’s fire protection manager, persons in charge of fire protection, andfire prevention assistant supervisors are as follows:
Fire Protection Manager
Persons in Charge of Fire Protection
LocationFire Prevention Assistant Supervisors

Position/Name

1st floor

Headmaster
Mark Hill

2nd floor

Elementary Dep. Principal
Motofusa HamanoMark Hill (Headmaster)
Location
OfficeRoom 10
Room 11
Room 12
Room 13
Room 14
Teacher’s room
Room 20
Room 22
Room 23
Room 24
Kitchen

Name
Midori Kato
Sylvia Likami
Shasta LoganErika Korai
Chris Redpath
Sarah Davidson
Rina Yokoyama
Stephen Morris
Grace Rodgers
Joshua CollettMatthew Fitzgerald

Self-inspection of Building etc.
Article 4Fire prevention assistant supervisors shall carry out self-inspection of designated areasin accordance with the table below.
Frequency

Area of inspection

Frequency

Corridors,stairs, etc.

Twice a day

Fire-use facilities

End of each day

Fire protection
areaDaily

Fire apparatus etc.

Daily

Building

Area of inspection

2. Persons in charge of fire protection shall confirm the self-inspection results of fire prevention
assistant supervisors, and report to the fire protection manager.
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3. The fire protection manager shall record the reported findings in the fire protection management
log, as well as report any deficiencies and/or faults to Masao Suzuki (Management Authority),
who will endeavor to see necessary improvements and/or repairs are made.
Duties of Staff
Article 5

In order to prevent fires and enable safe evacuation in the event of a fire, all staff

members must adhere to the following:(1) Fire management
a. Matches and lighters must be kept out of the reach of children.
b. Fire-use equipment shall be inspected before and after use to confirm safe working order.
c. The kitchen shall be kept tidy, with periodic cleaning of the ventilator etc. to be carried out.
d. During any construction, the fire protection manager shall establish a fire prevention andsafety plan.
(2) Arson prevention
a. Flammable objects must not be kept around the vicinity of the buildingb. Flammable objects must not be kept in blind areas of corridors, stairwell rooms, toilets, etc.
c. Sheds and vacant rooms, etc. shall be kept locked.
d. Conduct patrols of toilets and laundry areas, etc.
(3) Evacuation managementa. Objects (toys, chairs, vending machines, etc.) should not be kept in corridors, stairs orpassages.
b. Any objects which obstruct the opening or closing of doors to stairs or emergency exits shallbe removed immediately.
c. Any objects which cannot be removed easily shall be reported to Mark Hill (fire protectionmanager).
Regulatory Inspection of Fire Protection Equipment
Article 6

In order to maintain the function of fire protection equipment etc., Kyoei Setsubi Ltd. iscommissioned to conduct regulatory inspection as stated below.
2. The fire protection manager shall record the results of regulatory inspections in the fire protection
management log, as well as report any deficiencies and/or faults to Mark Hill (Headmaster), whowill endeavor to see necessary improvements and/or repairs are made.
3. The results of the regulatory inspection of fire protection equipment etc. must be reported to thejurisdiction fire department once a year.
Fire Defense Activities
Article 7

A fire defense team shall be organized in order to minimize injury and/or damage in theevent of a fire or other disaster.
2. The organization and duties of the fire defense team are as follows.

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Leader (Kato) －Members (Shirai)

Fire Defense Chief(Fire ProtectionManager)

Firefighting
Leader (Hamano) － Members (Wade)
Evacuation
Leader (Katano) －Members (Sakurada)

DutiesCall 119 to notify the fire station.
Communication team

Make an emergency announcement throughout the school.
Contact relevant persons.

Firefighting team

Carry out initial firefighting with fire extinguishers etc.
Guide evacuees to safety in the event of a fire.
Confirm any persons remaining in the building.

Evacuation teamEvacuate those remaining in the building using evacuationequipment.

*If deemed necessary, a first-aid team and safety team shall be organized.
Earthquake Measures
Article 8

In order to prevent injury or damage in the event of an earthquake, the following

measures shall be implemented.
(1) Daily earthquake measures
a. Attachments shall be used to prevent lockers etc. from tipping over.
b. Measures shall be taken to prevent falling or scattering of window glass, signs, etc.
c. Devices to prevent fires starting from fire-use equipment shall be used.
d. Measures shall be taken to prevent the outflow or leaking of hazardous materials.
e. Heavy objects stored in high places shall be moved to a low position.
f. Supplies for use following an earthquake shall be kept and regularly inspected.
Supply item

Quantity

Location

Drinking water

100 liters

1F officeEmergency-use food (canned goods, dry biscuits, etc.)

50 meals

1F officeFirst-aid kit (incl. sling, bandages, medicines, plasters,gauze, scissors, etc.)

One per room

1F office/each classroom

Torches, batteries

2

1F officePortable radio1

1F office*Drinking water and emergency-use food kept on site for staff and/or students who may9have difficulty returning home and need to remain at school.
(2)

In the event of an earthquake early warning:a. The person who confirms the earthquake early warning shall notify all those in the vicinity,
as well as take measures to protect one’s self.
b. Swiftly move to a safe location and protect one’s self if there is a danger of falling lightfittings etc.
c. Strive to provide information to children etc. within the building in order to alleviate panicand protect their safety.
(3)

Safety measures in the event of an earthquake

a. The first priority following an earthquake is to protect one’s own safety.
b. Any staff members in the vicinity of fire-use equipment/appliances should switch off thegas and/or electricity to these items, and confirm status to the relevant fire prevention
assistant supervisor.
c. In order to prevent a secondary disaster, the persons in charge of fire protection shallinspect buildings, fire-use equipment/appliances, facilities for dangerous goods, etc. andreport to the fire protection manager, as well as conduct any emergency measures if
abnormalities are found.
d. Equipment and appliances can be used after checking it is safe to do so.
(4)

Self-defense activities following an earthquake
In the event of an earthquake, the self-defense team shall conduct the following activities.

a. Information gathering and communication
The communication team shall undertake the following:(i) Gather information from TV and radio, etc.
(ii) Pass on necessary information to staff.
b. Lookout patrol
The firefighting team shall undertake the following:(i) In order to ascertain the precaution or damage status, a patrol of the building interior
shall be conducted.
(ii) Any fallen or collapsed objects which could obstruct evacuation should be removed.
(iii) Report the damage status of the building interior to the fire protection manager.
c. Evacuation guidance
The evacuation guidance team shall strive to prevent confusion among students, as well as
undertake the following:(i) Try to keep students calm, and have them wait until instruction is received from the fire
defense chief.
(ii) When evacuating students, instruction should be given to protect one’s head fromfalling objects, and to take care not to trip over collapsed materials.
(iii) When evacuating students to the evacuation area (Nijigaoka Park), a staff member
should be at the front and back of the group.
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(iv) All persons should walk during an evacuation and should refrain from using vehicles.
Measures to be taken after a Tokai Earthquake advisory has been issued and until an official
warning is announced
Article 9

Staff members who are aware of an announcement of a Tokai Earthquake advisoryshould immediately notify the fire protection manager etc.
2. The fire protection manager etc. who receives the notification should confirm the information via
TV, radio, etc. Following which, each member of the self-defense teams should give swift
instructions of required measures and duties should an official warning be issued.
3. Staff and students should be informed via broadcasting system of the Tokai Earthquake advisory,
disruption of transportation services, and other information, and prompted to return home.
4. In the event a Tokai Earthquake advisory or official warning is announced, only necessary fire
defense team members should remain at school, while other staff should be advised to returnhome in accordance with prearranged plans.
Measures to be taken in the event an official warning is announced
Article 10

In accordance with the Large-Scale Earthquake Countermeasure Act, in the event that

an official warning regarding the Tokai Earthquake is issued, the following measures shall betaken.
(1)

Educational activities, including classes, shall be halted.

(2)

Kindergarten students shall, in principle, be handed over to parents. However, the school
shall look after students until parents can collect their children.

(3)

Elementary school students should be sent home in accordance with prior arrangements
made with parents.

(4) When an official warning is in place, school shall be canceled.
2.

The fire defense team shall conduct the following:(1) Information collection/ communication
The communication team shall conduct the following:a. Gather information from TV, radio, etc.
b. Communicate information regarding official warnings to staff members.
(4)

Emergency measures
The firefighting team shall conduct the following:a. In principle, prohibit the use of fire-use facilities/equipment; however, in the event thatsuch items need to be used, use as sparingly as possible, and take measures to securesafety, such as appoint a supervisor.
b. Take measures to prevent window glass from breaking or scattering.
c. Take measures to prevent light fittings, lockers, shelves, office equipment, other objects,etc. from falling or tipping over.
d. Prepare evacuation materials.

(3) Safety guidance
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The evacuation team shall conduct the following:a. Secure a safe evacuation route and open emergency exits etc.
b. The evacuation team should give guidance to students so that they are able to return home
without trouble.
3. In the event that an official warning is issued outside of class time, any persons remaining in thebuilding should follow the emergency procedures stipulated in Article 10 2-(2).
4. In principle, staff who are on holiday or have returned home for the day when an official warning
is issued shall remain at home.
Education
Article 11

In order to increase fire protection knowledge, fire control techniques, and earthquake

measures among staff, the fire protection manager etc. shall conduct fire and earthquake
training/drills at least twice a year.
Article 12

In order to fulfil appropriate fire protection measures, the fire protection manager shallbe in regular contact with the jurisdiction fire department regarding the following:(1) Fire protection plan (amendment)(2) Requests for fire protection instruction(3) Requests for training instruction(4) Implementation of fire training drills(5) Reporting of inspections of fire protection equipment etc.
(6) Other necessary fire protection matters

SupplementaryThis plan comes into effect from May 29, 2017.
Updates:This plan was updated March 20, 2018.
This plan was updated March 23, 2019.
This plan was updated March 18, 2020.
This plan was updated June 15, 2020.
This plan was updated April 1, 2021.
This plan was updated August 11, 2021.
This plan was updated April 1, 2022.
This plan was updated April 1, 2023.

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Aichi International School
Emergency Response & Evacuation Procedure
Earthquake (severe)•In the event of an earthquake or early warning of anearthquake, students should be instructed to
immediately take cover under their desks.

“This is an earthquake. This is an earthquake.
Right now, DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON. DROP tothe floor now; Take COVER under a desk; HOLD ON
to the desk. DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON.”
•Students who happen to be in the toilet or out ofclass should know to take cover under the nearest
desk or door frame. Those off school grounds shouldtake cover accordingly, then make their way to thepark.

•Self-defense team leaders shall gather to carry out
roles according to the Fire Protection Plan.

•Once the earthquake subsides, the teacher should
then have children wear head protection cushions
and line up at the door and complete a headcount.

•The teacher should then take the class first aid
bag/kit, the class attendance sheets and leadchildren safely out of the building through the mostdirect and safe route.

•Children must not push, run or speak or change their
shoes during evacuation.

•All classes are to assemble in the park directly acrossthe road. Once a class has evacuated, the teacher
should take a second head count/roll call.

Fire•

In the event of a fire, anyone who finds a fire should
go to the red fire alarm box in front of the hall oneither the first or second floor and push the big blackbutton.

•An announcement of the fire location should bemade via the PA system.

•If safe to do so, use the closest fire extinguisher to try
and put out the fire.

•Fire defense team leaders shall gather to carry out
roles according to the Fire Protection Plan.

•Notify fire department immediately via phone onwall next to headmaster’s desk.

•When the alarm sounds, teachers should havechildren line up at the door and complete aheadcount. Students wear head protection
cushions and cover their mouth and nose with ahandkerchief.

•Students who happen to be in the toilet or out ofclass should know to leave the building safely.

•The teacher should then take the class first aid
bag/kit, the class attendance sheets and leadchildren safely out of the building through the mostdirect and safe route.

•Children must not push, run or speak or change their
shoes during evacuation.

•All classes are to assemble in the park directly acrossthe road. Once a class has evacuated, the teacher
should take a second head count/roll call.

•The school manager/headmaster will do a sweep of
the top and bottom floors.

•Take student/staff list and reference manual. (Mustbe kept up to date)•

The school manager/headmaster will do a sweep of
the top and bottom floors.

If anyone is trapped or unable to be removed fromthe building, this should be reported to emergency
authorities as soon as possible.

•Take student/staff list and reference manual. (Mustbe kept up to date)Once all staff and students are assembled or
accounted for, they shall await further instructions
from leadership.

•If anyone is trapped or unable to be removed fromthe building, this should be reported to emergency
authorities as soon as possible.

➢ (Depending on the severity of the earthquake, it may
be necessary to travel to the emergency shelter at
Nishiyama Elementary School.)•Once all staff and students are assembled oraccounted for, they shall await further instructions
from leadership.

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愛知インターショナルスクール
緊急対応& 避難手段
地震 (揺れが大きい)•火災

地震が発生した、もしくは地震速報を発表した場 •合、児童を机の下へ潜るように指示する。

“地震だ。地震だ。直ちに、しゃがんで、頭を守って、つかむこと。 しゃがんで、頭を守って、つかむこと。今すぐ、床へしゃがんで、机の下 •に頭を守って、机をつかむこと。ゃがんで、頭を守って、つかむこと。”•••••••••••

トイレや教室以外の場所にいる児童は、近くの机や戸の枠の下に頭を守るように事前に指導する•こと。学校外の場合は、適切に頭を守る指示をして、公園まで辿り着く。
•
自衛消防隊各班長が集まり、消防計画により役割を果たす。
地震の揺れが収まったら、担任教師は児童に防災 •頭巾を着用させ、教室の出口で並ばせてから、人数を確認する。
•
担任教師は、救急箱と生徒名簿を持って、最も直接に安全な避難路を通って外へ誘導する。
•避難中には、児童は押したり、走ったり、話したり、靴を履き替えたりしないこと。
•全クラスは、学校前の公園で集まる。避難ができてから、担任教師は再度人数を確認する。
•学長は、1 階と 2 階の全域を確認する。
•学長は、生徒・職員名簿を持っていく。（常に情報を更新すること）•
避難が遅れている、もしくはできない人がいれば、直ちに救急隊員に伝える。
•
生徒と職員全員の安否が確認されたら、学長等からの指示を待つ。

➢ （地震の強さにより、西山小学校にての避難所へ移動することもある。）

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火災を発見した職員は、ホール前の 1 階または 2階の壁に設置してある火災報知機へ行く。報知機の小さな開け口を開き、中の黒いボタンを押す。
小さなレバーを上に引き、ベルが鳴る。
火災の発生場所を校内放送で伝える。
学長横の通報専用電話機を使って、直ちに消防署へ連絡する。
自衛消防隊各班長が集まり、消防計画により役割を果たす。
ベルが鳴ると、担任教師は児童に教室の出口で並ばせてから、人数を確認する。生徒は、防災頭巾を被り、ハンカチで口･鼻を押さえる。
トイレや教室以外の場所にいる児童は、安全に校内へ避難するように事前に指導すること。
担任教師は、救急箱と生徒名簿を持って、最も直接に安全な避難路を通って外へ誘導する。
避難中には、児童は押したり、走ったり、話したり、靴を履き替えたりしないこと。
全クラスは、学校前の公園で集まる。避難ができてから、担任教師は再度人数を確認する。
学長は、1 階と 2 階の全域を確認する。
学長は、生徒・職員名簿を持っていく。（常に情報を更新すること）
避難が遅れている、もしくはできない人がいれば、直ちに救急隊員に伝える。
生徒と職員全員の安否が確認されたら、管理者からの指示を待つ。

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