How people will be warned if there is a fire The plan will show how people will be warned in the event of a fire.
Most buildings will have a suitable electrically operated fire warning system, with manual call points positioned on exit routes. The fire warning should be recognised and heard above other background noises. Other warning systems included in the plan may be a public address system. The warning system may be audible and, or visual and personal alarms may have to be put in place for people with impaired hearing. Action People should take on Discovering a Fire In the event of a fire, action upon discovery needs to be immediate and a simple fire action plan should be put into effect: • Sound fire alarm • The fire service should be informed immediately either by the person discovering the fire or the switchboard operator • Tackle the fire only if safe to do so • Get out of the building and make your way to the nearest assembly point. Do not re-enter the building • Fire wardens proceed to pre-determined positions to assist members of staff and members of the public to the nearest possible escape • Arrange a roll call or a floor sweep
Arrangements for calling the Fire and Rescue Services The plan should also refer to the arrangements for calling the Fire and Rescue Service. The points to consider would be: Who will contact the Emergency Services? This could be the person who discovers the fire, or they may inform the security guard, receptionist, or supervisor to carry out this duty. Whichever method is used, the arrangements should be in place to contact the Fire and Rescue Service as quickly as possible. What are the means of calling the Emergency Services? This should be by the quickest means available, which may be by telephone (landline) or by mobile phone, (providing mobiles are allowed in that area). If a landline is to be used, an alternative method should be in place in the event of a power cut.
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