In the case of Fire/Smoke

Raise the Alarm

1. If safe to do so ensure the immediate safety of anyone within the vicinity of the fire.

2. Break the nearest fire Break Glass Alarm which automatically notifies the fire brigade, security and ECO.

OR

3. Ring Security on 333 on any internal phone or use Red Emergency Phone or external emergency security help point.

Provide the following information:

• Your name;
• Building number, level, room number;
• Type and extent of fire, etc.

4, Inform your supervisor or emergency warden if safe to do so.

5. Evacuate the immediate area.

Fire Fighting

6. If safe to do so and if trained in the use of the equipment - attempt to extinguish the fire.

Evacuate

7. Evacuate the building as instructed to do so by an emergency warden.

8. Walk quickly and calmly to the assembly area.

9. Close doors as you exit - do not lock doors.

10. Remain at the assembly area in groups until instructed to leave by an emergency warden or
Fire Brigade personnel.

11. Do not re-enter the building until informed that it is safe to do so by the ECO or fire brigade
personnel.

Lecture theaters / laboratories

It is the responsibility of the lecturer/tutor to ensure that their class is evacuated and to maintain control of the students during the emergency until released by the ECO