Postal Property And Collection Box Procedures

Question 1

Procedures for fire in post office property or postal collection boxes

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide or dry powder is recommended

Use water only if necessary

Water can be used on the exterior of a collection box to reduce interior temperature

If the contents of a postal installation are removed from the original structure, they should be placed under guard until the proper postal authority arrives on the scene

FCIO will report situation to the postal police central office. This number is manned 24 hours a day and will initiate an emergency response to the incident location