As part of our general safety measures, the hospice fire alarm system is tested regularly, usually by the maintenance person. Those present in the building will be informed just before this test. At our hospices a number of staff have undergone additional training to be fire wardens. A designated person, usually the nurse in charge, will take a lead managing any fire or evacuation situation. Acorns care staff are also trained in keeping Acorns children and families safe. Fire Safety at Acorns There are two ways we may be alerted to a fire. Either the fire detection system will set off the alarm automatically, or a person will detect signs of a fire and will activate a nearby alarm.
Occasionally the fire detection system may alarm in error. No presumptions should be made, an evacuation should still take place.
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