Appendix 4 - St Aidan’s Fire Evacuation Plan 2020-21
The purpose of this plan is to establish procedures for the systematic, safe and orderly evacuation of the House in the event of any fire emergency and to prevent and/or minimize injury and property damage. This Fire Evacuation Plan will become operational upon activation of the fire alarm system or any other notification of a fire emergency situation. All members of the House must familiarise themselves with the information and instructions given below and treat every alarm as a genuine emergency. Fire Evacuation is directed by the Housemistress and/or the Assistant Housemistress who are trained and designated Fire Wardens. They may be assisted by the House Matron or other House staff.
On discovering a fire or if you see or smell smoke – ACE
ACTIVATE THE FIRE ALARM AT THE NEAREST POINT. CONTAIN FIRE AND SMOKE BY CLOSING DOORS CLOSE TO WHERE YOU KNOW OR IMAGINE THE FIRE TO BE.
EXTINGUISH THE FIRE IF YOU ARE COMPETENT AND IF IT IS REASONABLE TO DO SO, OTHERWISE LEAVE THE BUILDING.
On hearing the fire alarm all members of the House must leave the building immediately via the nearest exit and proceed to the Assembly Point (at night, take torches /hand lamps). The fire assembly point is the orchard area above the infirmary.
DO NOT run; DO NOT talk; DO NOT use the lift; DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings; Do NOT re-enter the building until authorised to do so by the Fire Warden on duty.
