FIRE SAFETY PLAN

ACTION

On discovering a fire, break the nearest call point, begin evacuation and dial 999.

ON DISCOVERING A FIRE

  1. Raise the alarm by operating the nearest Fire Alarm – break the call point.
  2. Tackle the outbreak with a fire extinguisher, but only if it is safe to do so. Otherwise leave the building and proceed to the assembly point.

ON HEARING A WARNING OF FIRE

  1. Alert all persons under your charge – or make sure that they have been alerted.
  2. All persons must evacuate the premises quickly but calmly by the nearest exit and proceed to the assembly point.

Do NOT delay the evacuation by collecting coats or other personal belongings.

  1. Before leaving, check cloakrooms and toilets to ensure that all persons have left the premises.
  2. Close all doors of rooms and those through which you pass on leaving the building.
  3. Ensure that the Fire Brigade is called immediately you hear the fire warning – Dial 999 and give the full postal address of the affected premises when connected with the Fire Brigade Operator.
  4. Do not re-enter the building until a Fire Officer has stated that it is safe to do so.

ASSEMBLY POINT
Assemble on Linden Terrace/Rowland Road.

REPORTING
The senior member of staff present at the time should report to the senior fire officer on their arrival and pass over the following information.

  • Confirmation or not of a known fire and its location.
  • Confirmation or not of any known missing persons and their last known position.
  • Any known injured persons.
  • Access points to the fire area and any known hazards.